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Kay Kendall
Actor

Kay Kendall

21 May 1927Born
6 Sep 1959Died
32Age at death
29Credits

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).

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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

Filmography

  1. 2003Cole Porter in Hollywood: Ça c'est l'amourFilm: Scenes: Les Girls (archive footage)
  2. 1960Once More, with Feeling!Film: Dolly Fabian
  3. 1958The Reluctant DebutanteFilm: Sheila Broadbent
  4. 1957Les GirlsFilm: Lady Sybil Wren
  5. 1955Simon and LauraFilm: Laura Foster
  6. 1955The Phil Silvers ShowSeries (1 episode)
  7. 1955MGM ParadeSeries (1 episode)
  8. 1955Quentin DurwardFilm: Isabelle, Countess of Marcroy
  9. 1955The Constant HusbandFilm: Monica Hathaway
  10. 1955Abdullah's HaremFilm: Ronnie
  11. 1954Doctor in the HouseFilm: Miss Isobel Minster
  12. 1954Fast and LooseFilm: Carol Hankin
  13. 1953Meet Mr. LuciferFilm: Lonely Hearts Singer
  14. 1953Street of ShadowsFilm: Barbara Gale
  15. 1953The Square RingFilm: Eve
  16. 1953GenevieveFilm: Rosalind Peters
  17. 1953MantrapFilm: Vera Corridge
  18. 1952It Started in ParadiseFilm: Lady Caroline Frencham
  19. 1952Wings of DangerFilm: Alexia LaRoche
  20. 1952Curtain UpFilm: Sandra Beverley
  21. 1951Lady Godiva Rides AgainFilm: Sylvia Clark
  22. 1951Happy Go LovelyFilm: Secretary (uncredited)
  23. 1950Night and the CityFilm: Helen's Girl (uncredited)
  24. 1950Dance HallFilm: Doreen
  25. 1946London TownFilm: Patsy
  26. 1945Caesar and CleopatraFilm: Slave Girl (uncredited)
  27. 1945Waltz TimeFilm: Lady in Waiting
  28. 1944Fiddlers ThreeFilm: Girl (uncredited)
  29. 1944Champagne CharlieFilm: Bit Part (uncredited)

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