Personal Info
Known For:
Acting
Birthday:
April 12, 1917
Place of Birth:
Atlantic City, New Jersey, USA
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Helen Forrest
Biography
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Helen Forrest (born Helen Fogel, April 12, 1917 – July 11, 1999) was an American singer of traditional pop and swing music. She served as the "girl singer" for three of the most popular big bands (Artie Shaw, Benny Goodman, Harry James) of the Swing Era, thereby earning a reputation as "the voice of the name bands".
Known For
Filmography
| Year | Movie | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1945 | You Came Along | Singer |
| 1944 | Bathing Beauty | Helen Forrest |
| 1944 | Two Girls and a Sailor | Helen Forrest |
| 1942 | Springtime in the Rockies | Vocalist (uncredited) |
| 1942 | Trumpet Serenade | |
| 1939 | Artie Shaw's Class in Swing | Self |
| 1939 | Symphony of Swing | Herself - Singer |
| Year | TV Show | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1948 | The Ed Sullivan Show | Self |