Mae Questel

Mae Questel
Questel in 1930
Born
Mae Kwestel

(1908-09-13)September 13, 1908
The Bronx, New York City U.S.
DiedJanuary 4, 1998(1998-01-04) (aged 89)
Manhattan, New York City, U.S.
Alma materColumbia University
Occupations
  • Actress
  • artist
  • impersonator
  • singer
  • vaudevillian
Years active1930–1989
Known forVoice of Betty Boop, Olive Oyl and Little Audrey
Notable workBetty Boop
Popeye the Sailor
Noveltoons
Political partyDemocratic
Spouse
Leo Balkin
(m. 1928, divorced)
Jack E. Shelby
(m. 1970; died 1996)
Children2

Mae Questel (/ˈm ˌkwɛˈstɛl/; born Mae Kwestel; September 13, 1908 – January 4, 1998) was an American actress. She was best known for providing the voices for the animated characters Betty Boop (from 1931) and Olive Oyl (from 1933).

Questel began her career in vaudeville, primarily working as an impressionist. She later performed on Broadway and in films and television, including her role as Aunt Bethany in National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation (1989).