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

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1960
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1958
The Reluctant Debutante
The Reluctant Debutante as Sheila Broadbent
{"id":82409,"title":"Les Girls","year":"1957","character":"Lady Sybil Wren","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/les-girls","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_82409.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_82409.jpg"},"released":1}
1957
Les Girls
Les Girls as Lady Sybil Wren
{"id":32241,"title":"Quentin Durward","year":"1955","character":"Isabelle, Countess of Marcroy","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/quentin-durward","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_32241.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_32241.jpg"},"released":1}
1955
Quentin Durward
Quentin Durward as Isabelle, Countess of Marcroy
{"id":67044,"title":"Abdullah's Harem","year":"1955","character":"Ronnie","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/abdullahs-harem","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_67044.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_67044.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":66991,"title":"Simon and Laura","year":"1955","character":"Laura Foster","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/simon-and-laura","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_66991.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_66991.jpg"},"released":1}
Simon and Laura
Simon and Laura as Laura Foster
{"id":94873,"title":"Marriage a la Mode","year":"1955","character":"Monica Hathaway","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/marriage-a-la-mode","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_94873.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_94873.jpg"},"released":1}
Marriage a la Mode
Marriage a la Mode as Monica Hathaway
{"id":67403,"title":"Fast and Loose","year":"1954","character":"Carol Hankin","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/fast-and-loose","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_67403.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_67403.jpg"},"released":1}
1954
Fast and Loose
Fast and Loose as Carol Hankin
{"id":32185,"title":"Doctor in the House","year":"1954","character":"Isobel Minster","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/doctor-in-the-house","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_32185.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_32185.jpg"},"released":1}
Doctor in the House
Doctor in the House as Isobel Minster
{"id":67620,"title":"The Shadow Man","year":"1953","character":"Barbara Gale","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-shadow-man","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_67620.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_67620.jpg"},"released":1}
1953
The Shadow Man
The Shadow Man as Barbara Gale
{"id":82652,"title":"Woman in Hiding","year":"1953","character":"Vera Corridge","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/woman-in-hiding-1953","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_82652.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_82652.jpg"},"released":1}
Woman in Hiding
Woman in Hiding as Vera Corridge
{"id":67811,"title":"Meet Mr. Lucifer","year":"1953","character":"Lonely Hearts Singer","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/meet-mr-lucifer","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_67811.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_67811.jpg"},"released":1}
Meet Mr. Lucifer
Meet Mr. Lucifer as Lonely Hearts Singer
{"id":67805,"title":"The Square Ring","year":"1953","character":"Eve","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-square-ring","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_67805.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_67805.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":67669,"title":"Genevieve","year":"1953","character":"Rosalind Peters","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/genevieve","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_67669.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_67669.jpg"},"released":1}
Genevieve
Genevieve as Rosalind Peters
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1952
Curtain Up
Curtain Up as Sandra Beverley
{"id":67974,"title":"Dead on Course","year":"1952","character":"Alexia LaRoche","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/dead-on-course","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_67974.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_67974.jpg"},"released":1}
Dead on Course
Dead on Course as Alexia LaRoche
{"id":174451,"title":"Bikini Baby","year":"1951","character":"Sylvia Clark","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/bikini-baby","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_174451.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_174451.jpg"},"released":1}
1951
Bikini Baby
Bikini Baby as Sylvia Clark
{"id":68769,"title":"Dance Hall","year":"1950","character":"Doreen","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/dance-hall","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_68769.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_68769.jpg"},"released":1}
1950
Dance Hall
Dance Hall as Doreen
{"id":12271,"title":"Night and the City","year":"1950","character":"Helen's Girl (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/night-and-the-city-1950","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/1v197u95l6h8.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/1v197u95l6h8.jpg"},"released":1}
Night and the City
Night and the City as Helen's Girl (uncredited)
{"id":96660,"title":"London Town","year":"1946","character":"Patsy","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/london-town","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_96660.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_96660.jpg"},"released":1}
1946
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1945
Caesar and Cleopatra
Caesar and Cleopatra as Slave Girl (uncredited)
{"id":95088,"title":"Champagne Charlie","year":"1944","character":"Bit Part (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/champagne-charlie-1944","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_95088.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_95088.jpg"},"released":1}
1944
Champagne Charlie
Champagne Charlie as Bit Part (uncredited)
{"id":70542,"title":"Fiddlers Three","year":"1944","character":"Girl (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/fiddlers-three-1944","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_70542.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_70542.jpg"},"released":1}
Fiddlers Three
Fiddlers Three as Girl (uncredited)