Bonnie Poe (October 15, 1912 – October 16, 1993) was an American actress and voice artist, best known for providing the voice for the Fleischer Studios animated character Betty Boop beginning in 1933, starting with the Popeye the Sailor series and featuring in a dozen cartoons. She voiced her in a live-action segment on the special Hollywood on Parade No. A-8, performing a skit with Bela Lugosi providing a portrayal of Count Dracula.[1]
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Bonnie Poe | |
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Born | (1912-10-15)October 15, 1912 Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
Died | October 16, 1993(1993-10-16) (aged 81) Springfield, Illinois, U.S. |
Other names | Beth, Crazy Poe, Izzy |
Occupation | Actress, voice artist |
Years active | 1933–1938 |
Known for | Betty Boop, Olive Oyl |
In 1933, Poe was a voice actress for Betty Boop, including voicing her on a few episodes of an NBC radio special called Betty Boop Fables [2] Poe was the initial voice for the character Olive Oyl in that studio's series of Popeye. Poe also portrayed Betty Boop in an on-camera live action short.
Poe died from complications connected to pneumonia on October 16, 1993.
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