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Mae Questel (Mae Kwestel) was born on 13 September, 1908 in The Bronx, New York, USA, is an actress,soundtrack. Discover Mae Questel's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is she in this year and how she spends money? Also learn how she earned most of networth at the age of 90 years old?
| Popular As |
Mae Kwestel |
| Occupation |
actress,soundtrack |
| Age |
90 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Virgo |
| Born |
13 September 1908 |
| Birthday |
13 September |
| Birthplace |
The Bronx, New York, USA |
| Date of death |
4 January, 1998 |
| Died Place |
New York City, New York, USA |
| Nationality |
United States
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She is a member of famous Actress with the age 90 years old group.
Mae Questel Height, Weight & Measurements
At 90 years old, Mae Questel height is 5' 0¼" (1.53 m) .
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| Height |
5' 0¼" (1.53 m) |
| Weight |
Not Available |
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Not Available |
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Not Available |
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Who Is Mae Questel's Husband?
Her husband is Jack E. Shelby (19 November 1970 - ?) ( his death), Leo Balkin (22 December 1930 - ??) ( divorced) ( 2 children)
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| Parents |
Not Available |
| Husband |
Jack E. Shelby (19 November 1970 - ?) ( his death), Leo Balkin (22 December 1930 - ??) ( divorced) ( 2 children) |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
Not Available |
Mae Questel Net Worth
Her net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Mae Questel worth at the age of 90 years old? Mae Questel’s income source is mostly from being a successful Actress. She is from United States. We have estimated Mae Questel's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
Actress |
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Timeline
Her Orthodox Jewish family were totally averse to her having an entertainment career. Her parents and grandparents forced her to leave the Theatre Guild school (New York) while still a teenager and had their wills drawn up accordingly so as to discourage this career choice. Studied drama at Columbia University, and belonged to the American Theatre Wing. When Mae was 17 and living in the South Bronx, she won a local contest to find the girl who most resembled Helen Kane, a popular singer known as the "Boop-Oop-A-Doop Queen". She was promptly signed by an agent and began performing in the Vaudeville circuit. Billing herself as "Mae Questel - Personality Singer of Personality Songs," she performed dead-on vocal imitations of Maurice Chevalier, Eddie Cantor, Fanny Brice, Marlene Dietrich, Mae West and of course Helen Kane, among many others. Her mimic talent also provided duck, dog, chicken, owl, monkey, lion and baby sounds for radio shows. Betty Boop creator Max Fleischer heard Mae doing her "boop-oop-a-doop" routine and hired her to do the character's voice in 1931.
Her versatility is probably better appreciated in the cartoon Never Kick a Woman (1936) in which she provides the quivery, nervous-Nellie voice of Olive Oyl, based on comedic actress Zasu Pitts, and the deep, assured, alluring voice of the blonde saleswoman, based on Mae West.
She served as the voice on more than 150 Betty Boop animated shorts until the character was retired in 1939. Her recording of "On The Good Ship Lollipop" sold more than 2 million during the Depression. Best known as the voice of "Betty Boop", she was also the voice of not so less famous "Olive Oyl" in the Popeye's cartoons, but also the toddler Swee'pea, and others.
She did Popeye's voice once, in the cartoon Shape Ahoy (1945), because Jack Mercer was serving in the military during World War II.
In 1968, the City of Indianapolis honored her with a "Mae Questel Day".
Spokeswoman for Scott Paper Company as Aunt Bluebell for the duration of the 1970s.
Won the Troupers Award for outstanding contribution to entertainment in 1979. The City of Indianapolis honored her with a "Mae Questel Day" in 1968.
