Mae Questel

American actress (1908–1998)

Mae Questel (born Mae Kwestel, September 13, 1908 – January 4, 1998) was an American film, television, stage, and voice actress, who was most famous for her voice role as Betty Boop (1931–1939, 1988). She was also known for voicing the animated character Olive Oyl between 1933 and 1983, and for her role as Aunt Bethany in the Comedy/Slapstick show National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation (1989).

Mae Questel
Born
Mae Kwestel

(1908-09-13)September 13, 1908
DiedJanuary 4, 1998(1998-01-04) (aged 89)
Cause of deathAlzheimer's disease
NationalityAmerican
Alma materColumbia University
Years active1930–1998
Known forBetty Boop (1931–1939, 1988)
Spouse(s)Leo Balkin
(m.1930 – ?; divorced)
Jack E Shelby
(m.1970 – ?; his death)

She was born in New York City, New York and was educated at Columbia University. She was married to Leo Balkin from 1930 until they divorced. Then she married Jack E. Shelby from 1970 until his death. She had 2 children. She died in Manhattan, New York City, from Alzheimer's disease, she was 89 years old.[1]

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