Kay Kendall

Kay Kendall

Deceased · Born: May 21, 1927 · Died: Sep 6, 1959

Personal Details

BornMay 21, 1927 Withernsea, Yorkshire, England, UK

Biography

Kay Kendall, a renowned British actress, entered this world on May 21, 1927, in the charming coastal town of Withernsea, nestled within the picturesque county of Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom. Throughout her illustrious career, she left an indelible mark on the world of cinema, earning recognition for her captivating performances in films such as Les Girls, released in 1957, The Reluctant Debutante, which premiered in 1958, and Simon and Laura, a 1955 production that showcased her remarkable talent.

In addition to her impressive professional achievements, Kay Kendall's personal life was marked by a romantic union with the esteemed actor Rex Harrison. Her life was tragically cut short, as she passed away on September 6, 1959, in the bustling metropolis of London, England, United Kingdom.

Career

1960
1958
The Reluctant Debutante
The Reluctant Debutante as Sheila Broadbent
1957
Les Girls
Les Girls as Lady Sybil Wren
1955
Quentin Durward
Quentin Durward as Isabelle, Countess of Marcroy
Simon and Laura
Simon and Laura as Laura Foster
Marriage a la Mode
Marriage a la Mode as Monica Hathaway
1954
Fast and Loose
Fast and Loose as Carol Hankin
Doctor in the House
Doctor in the House as Miss Isobel Minster
1953
The Shadow Man
The Shadow Man as Barbara Gale
Woman in Hiding
Woman in Hiding as Vera Corridge
Meet Mr. Lucifer
Meet Mr. Lucifer as Lonely Hearts Singer
Genevieve
Genevieve as Rosalind Peters
1952
Curtain Up
Curtain Up as Sandra Beverley
Dead on Course
Dead on Course as Alexia LaRoche
1951
Bikini Baby
Bikini Baby as Sylvia Clark
Happy Go Lovely
Happy Go Lovely as Secretary (uncredited)
1950
Dance Hall
Dance Hall as Doreen
Night and the City
Night and the City as Helen's Girl (uncredited)
1946
1945
Caesar and Cleopatra
Caesar and Cleopatra as Slave Girl (uncredited)
1944
Champagne Charlie
Champagne Charlie as Bit Part (uncredited)
Fiddlers Three
Fiddlers Three as Girl (uncredited)