Hetty Galen was an American actress known for her work in film and television, with a notable career in voice acting for animated productions. She was born on December 29, 1929, in Brooklyn, New York. Her on-screen acting career included roles in films such as the 1975 comedy The Night They Robbed Big Bertha's, the 1977 drama Roseland, and the 1980 comedy Simon.

Galen's voice acting portfolio is significant, particularly for her work in animated features during the 1970s and 1980s. One of her most prominent voice roles was providing the voice for the title character in the English-language adaptation of the 1968 Japanese animated film The World of Hans Christian Andersen, also known as Fables from Hans Christian Andersen. In this Toei Doga production, she voiced the young Hans Christian Andersen, bringing the future fairy tale author to life for American audiences.

Her other notable voice work includes the role of Susie Pincushion in the 1977 musical fantasy film Raggedy Ann & Andy: A Musical Adventure. She also contributed her voice to the 1980 animated television special Gnomes and had a role in The Mad Magazine TV Special in 1974. Her filmography also lists voice credits in the Milton the Monster television series. Hetty Galen passed away on July 31, 1984.