Kay Kendall
Known for Acting · 30 credits
- Born
- 1927-05-21
- Died
- 1959-09-06
- Also known as
- Justine Kay Kendall McCarthy
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.
Known For
TV Shows (3)
Movies (27)
Night and the City
1950
as Helen's Girl (uncredited)
Curtain Up
1952
as Sandra Beverley
Wings of Danger
1952
as Alexia LaRoche
Caesar and Cleopatra
1945
as Slave Girl (uncredited)
Happy Go Lovely
1951
as Secretary (uncredited)
The Reluctant Debutante
1958
as Sheila Broadbent
Lady Godiva Rides Again
1951
as Sylvia Clark
Les Girls
1957
as Lady Sybil Wren
Doctor in the House
1954
as Miss Isobel Minster
Quentin Durward
1955
as Isabelle, Countess of Marcroy
Simon and Laura
1955
as Laura Foster
The Square Ring
1953
as Eve
Once More, with Feeling!
1960
as Dolly Fabian
Mantrap
1953
as Vera Corridge
It Started in Paradise
1952
as Lady Caroline Frencham
Fiddlers Three
1944
as Girl (uncredited)
Champagne Charlie
1944
as Bit Part (uncredited)
Genevieve
1953
as Rosalind Peters
Meet Mr. Lucifer
1953
as Lonely Hearts Singer
The Constant Husband
1955
as Monica Hathaway
Street of Shadows
1953
as Barbara Gale
Dance Hall
1950
as Doreen
Waltz Time
1945
as Lady in Waiting
Cole Porter in Hollywood: Ça c'est l'amour
2003
as Scenes: Les Girls (archive footage)
London Town
1946
as Patsy
Fast and Loose
1954
as Carol Hankin
Abdullah's Harem
1955
as Ronnie
About Kay Kendall
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… With 30 credits spanning from 1944 to 2003, Kay Kendall has appeared in 27 films and 3 TV shows.
Fans searching for Kay Kendall movies, Kay Kendall filmography, or the latest projects starring Kay Kendall can stream many of these titles on Bowood.TV, free and in HD, with no subscription required.
Most Popular Kay Kendall Movies
- Night and the City (1950) — as Helen's Girl (uncredited)
- Curtain Up (1952) — as Sandra Beverley
- Wings of Danger (1952) — as Alexia LaRoche
- Caesar and Cleopatra (1945) — as Slave Girl (uncredited)
- Happy Go Lovely (1951) — as Secretary (uncredited)
Where to Watch Kay Kendall Films
Most Kay Kendall movies and series are available to stream on Bowood.TV in full HD, completely free and without signup. Browse the complete filmography above to jump directly to any title. For more films and the latest web series featuring Kay Kendall, check our movies catalogue and browse page.