Biography
Mae Questel (September 13, 1908–January 4, 1998) was an American actress and vocal artist best known for providing the voices for the animated characters Betty Boop and Olive Oyl. She began in vaudeville, and played occasional small roles in films and television later in her career, most notably the role of Aunt Bethany in 1989's National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation.
Filmography
Cast Credits
The Best Popeye the Sailor Man Cartoons
Character:
MOVIE • 2025
Fleischer Cartoons: The Art & Inventions of Max Fleischer
Character: Mother / Olive Oyl (voice)
MOVIE • 2024
Noveltoons: Original Classics
Character: Little Audrey
MOVIE • 2012
Casper The Friendly Ghost The Complete Collection 1945-1963
Character: Additional Voices
MOVIE • 2011
Cartoon Alley
Character:
TV • 2004
Betty Boop: Queen of the Cartoons
Character: Self / Betty Boop (archive footage)
MOVIE • 1995
National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation
Character: Aunt Bethany
MOVIE • 1989
New York Stories
Character: Mother
MOVIE • 1989
Joan Rivers and Friends Salute Heidi Abromowitz
Character: Mae Questel
MOVIE • 1988
Roger Rabbit and the Secrets of Toon Town
Character: Self
MOVIE • 1988
Who Framed Roger Rabbit
Character: Betty Boop (voice)
MOVIE • 1988
Hot Resort
Character: Mrs. Labowitz
MOVIE • 1985
Zelig
Character: Helen Kane (voice) (uncredited)
MOVIE • 1983
Hollywood Out-takes and Rare Footage
Character: Betty Boop in 'Screen Snapshots' (archive footage) (uncredited)
MOVIE • 1983
Move
Character: Mrs. Katz
MOVIE • 1970
Funny Girl
Character: Mrs. Strakosh
MOVIE • 1968
It's Only Money
Character: Cecilia Albright
MOVIE • 1962
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Character: Self
TV • 1962
A Majority of One
Character: Essie Rubin
MOVIE • 1961
Operation Ice-Tickle
Character: Olive Oyl (voice) (uncredited)
MOVIE • 1961