Helen Forrest

    Known For

    Acting

    Birthday

    April 12, 1917

    Day of Death

    July 11, 1999 (82 years old)

    Place of Birth

    Atlantic City, New Jersey, USA

    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

    • Bathing Beauty

      Bathing Beauty

      1944

    • The Ed Sullivan Show

      The Ed Sullivan Show

      1948

    • Springtime in the Rockies

      Springtime in the Rockies

      1942

    • Two Girls and a Sailor

      Two Girls and a Sailor

      1944

    • Artie Shaw's Class in Swing

      Artie Shaw's Class in Swing

      1939

    • You Came Along

      You Came Along

      1945

    • Symphony of Swing

      Symphony of Swing

      1939