Kay Kendall

Born: 1927-05-21

Died: 1959-09-06

Known For: Acting

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

1957

Les Girls as Lady Sybil Wren

1955

Quentin Durward as Isabelle, Countess of Marcroy
The Phil Silvers Show
The Constant Husband as Monica Hathaway
Simon and Laura as Laura Foster
Abdullah's Harem as Ronnie

1954

Doctor in the House as Miss Isobel Minster
Fast and Loose as Carol Hankin

1953

Genevieve as Rosalind Peters
Mantrap as Vera Corridge
The Square Ring as Eve
Meet Mr. Lucifer as Lonely Hearts Singer
Street of Shadows as Barbara Gale

1952

Curtain Up as Sandra Beverley
Wings of Danger as Alexia LaRoche
It Started in Paradise as Lady Caroline Frencham

1951

Lady Godiva Rides Again as Sylvia Clark
Happy Go Lovely as Secretary (uncredited)

1950

Dance Hall as Doreen
Night and the City as Helen's Girl (uncredited)

1948

The Ed Sullivan Show as Self

1946

London Town as Patsy

1945

Caesar and Cleopatra as Slave Girl (uncredited)

1944

Fiddlers Three as Girl (uncredited)
Champagne Charlie as Bit Part (uncredited)