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Mae Questel

Mae Questel (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), Olive Oyl (from 1933) and numerous others.

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).

Birth and Death Data: Born September 13, 1908 (The Bronx), Died January 4, 1998 (New York City)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1933 - 1956

Roles Represented in DAHR: vocalist

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Recordings (Results 26-26 of 26 records)

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
Decca 100684 10/2/1956 Bolla Walla winkle Jack Barry ; Mae Questel vocalist  
(Results 26-26 of 26 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Questel, Mae," accessed November 25, 2024, https://adpprod2.library.ucsb.edu/names/107182.

Questel, Mae. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 25, 2024, from https://adpprod2.library.ucsb.edu/names/107182.

"Questel, Mae." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 25 November 2024.

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URI: https://adpprod2.library.ucsb.edu/names/107182

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