Helen Kane

American singer and actress, 'Boop-Oop-A-Doop'

Helen Kane - American singer and actress, 'Boop-Oop-A-Doop'
Born

August 4th, 1904
121 years ago

Died

1966
59 years ago — 62 years old

Category

Performers & Entertainers

Country

United States

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Achieved prominence in the 1920s as a singer and actress. Gained recognition for unique vocal style and the song 'I Wanna Be Loved by You.' Appeared in the musical 'Good Boy' and the film 'You Can't Have Everything.' Her signature phrase and style influenced a generation of performers, contributing to the caricature of the flapper image.

Sang 'I Wanna Be Loved by You'

Starred in the musical 'Good Boy'

Appeared in the film 'You Can't Have Everything'

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