Kay Kendall
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- May 21, 1927
- Died
- September 6, 1959 (aged 32)
Biography
From Wikipedia Kay Kendall (21 May 1927 – 6 September 1959) was an English actress. Kendall began her film career in the musical film London Town (1946). Though the film was a financial failure, Kendall continued to work regularly until her appearance in the comedy film Genevieve (1953) brought her widespread recognition. Most prolific in British films, Kendall also achieved some popularity with American audiences, and won a Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy for her role in the musical-comedy film Les Girls (1957). She began a romantic relationship with actor Rex Harrison after they appeared together in the comedy film The Constant Husband (1955), and they were married in 1957. Harrison learned from Kendall's doctor that she had been diagnosed with myeloid leukaemia, a fact that was kept from Kendall, who believed she was suffering from an iron deficiency. The actor cared for Kendall until her death at age 32.
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Filmography
Cole Porter in Hollywood: Ça c'est l'amour
Movie · as Scenes: Les Girls (archive footage)
Once More, with Feeling!
Movie · as Dolly Fabian
The Reluctant Debutante
Movie · as Sheila Broadbent
Les Girls
Movie · as Lady Sybil Wren
Quentin Durward
Movie · as Isabelle, Countess of Marcroy
The Constant Husband
Movie · as Monica Hathaway
Simon and Laura
Movie · as Laura Foster
Abdullah's Harem
Movie · as Ronnie
The Phil Silvers Show
TV · 1 ep
MGM Parade
TV · 1 ep
Doctor in the House
Movie · as Miss Isobel Minster
Fast and Loose
Movie · as Carol Hankin
Genevieve
Movie · as Rosalind Peters
Mantrap
Movie · as Vera Corridge
Street of Shadows
Movie · as Barbara Gale
The Square Ring
Movie · as Eve
Meet Mr. Lucifer
Movie · as Lonely Hearts Singer
Wings of Danger
Movie · as Alexia LaRoche
Curtain Up
Movie · as Sandra Beverley
It Started in Paradise
Movie · as Lady Caroline Frencham
Lady Godiva Rides Again
Movie · as Sylvia Clark
Happy Go Lovely
Movie · as Secretary (uncredited)
Dance Hall
Movie · as Doreen
Night and the City
Movie · as Helen's Girl (uncredited)
The Ed Sullivan Show
TV · as Self · 1 ep
London Town
Movie · as Patsy
Caesar and Cleopatra
Movie · as Slave Girl (uncredited)
Waltz Time
Movie · as Lady in Waiting
Champagne Charlie
Movie · as Bit Part (uncredited)
Fiddlers Three
Movie · as Girl (uncredited)