Bonnie Poe | |
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Born |
Chicago, Illinois |
October 15, 1912
Died | October 16, 1993 Springfield, Illinois |
(aged 81)
Cause of death | pneumonia |
Other names | Beth, Crazy Poe, Izzy |
Occupation | Actress, voice artist |
Years active | 1933–1938 |
Known for | Betty Boop, Olive Oyl |
Bonnie Poe was an American actress and voice artist, best known for providing the voice for the Fleischer Studios animated character Betty Boop beginning in 1933. She was also the initial voice for the character Olive Oyl in that studio's series of Popeye cartoons. Poe also portrayed Betty Boop in an on-camera live action short.
Poe died from complications connected to pneumonia in 1993, the day after her 81st birthday.