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Kay Kendall

Acting

2.9 Popularity May 21, 1927 (32 years old)

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 ...

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.

Filmography 28

2003
Cole Porter in Hollywood: Ça c'est l'amour Movie

as Scenes: Les Girls (archive footage)

1960
Once More, with Feeling! Movie

as Dolly Fabian

1958
The Reluctant Debutante Movie

as Sheila Broadbent

1957
Les Girls Movie

as Lady Sybil Wren

1955
Simon and Laura Movie

as Laura Foster

1955
Quentin Durward Movie

as Isabelle, Countess of Marcroy

1955
The Constant Husband Movie

as Monica Hathaway

1955
Abdullah's Harem Movie

as Ronnie

1954
Doctor in the House Movie

as Isobel Minster

1954
Fast and Loose Movie

as Carol Hankin

1953
Meet Mr. Lucifer Movie

as Lonely Hearts Singer

1953
Street of Shadows Movie

as Barbara Gale

1953
The Square Ring Movie

as Eve

1953
Genevieve Movie

as Rosalind Peters

1953
Mantrap Movie

as Vera Corridge

1952
It Started in Paradise Movie

as Lady Caroline Frencham

1952
Wings of Danger Movie

as Alexia LaRoche

1952
Curtain Up Movie

as Sandra Beverley

1951
Lady Godiva Rides Again Movie

as Sylvia Clark

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Personal Details

Known For Acting
Gender Female
Birthday May 21, 1927 (32 years old)
Died September 06, 1959
Also Known As Justine Kay Kendall McCarthy
Years Active 1944 - 2003
Popularity 2.9
Career Stats
28 Total Credits
26 Movie Roles
2 TV Roles
5 Photos