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Kay Kendall

Kay Kendall

Known For Acting
Birthday May 21, 1927
Died Sep 06, 1959 (32)
Birthplace None
Popularity 0.4 (history)
Updated Nov 15, 2024
Entry Date Apr 13, 2024
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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 he ... r 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.

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Filmography

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

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

2003

as Scenes: Les Girls (archive footage)

Once More, with Feeling!

Once More, with Feeling!

1960

as Dolly Fabian

The Reluctant Debutante

The Reluctant Debutante

1958

as Sheila Broadbent

Les Girls

Les Girls

1957

as Lady Sybil Wren

Quentin Durward

Quentin Durward

1955

as Isabelle, Countess of Marcroy

Abdullah's Harem

Abdullah's Harem

1955

as Ronnie

Simon and Laura

Simon and Laura

1955

as Laura Foster

The Constant Husband

The Constant Husband

1955

as Monica Hathaway

Fast and Loose

Fast and Loose

1954

as Carol Hankin

Doctor in the House

Doctor in the House

1954

as Isobel Minster

Street of Shadows

Street of Shadows

1953

as Barbara Gale

Genevieve

Genevieve

1953

as Rosalind Peters

Meet Mr. Lucifer

Meet Mr. Lucifer

1953

as Lonely Hearts Singer

The Square Ring

The Square Ring

1953

as Eve

Mantrap

Mantrap

1953

as Vera Corridge

Curtain Up

Curtain Up

1952

as Sandra Beverley

Wings of Danger

Wings of Danger

1952

as Alexia LaRoche

It Started in Paradise

It Started in Paradise

1952

as Lady Caroline Frencham

Lady Godiva Rides Again

Lady Godiva Rides Again

1951

as Sylvia Clark

Dance Hall

Dance Hall

1950

as Doreen

Night and the City

Night and the City

1950

as Helen's Girl (uncredited)

London Town

London Town

1946

as Patsy

Caesar and Cleopatra

Caesar and Cleopatra

1945

as Slave Girl (uncredited)

Fiddlers Three

Fiddlers Three

1944

as Girl (uncredited)

Champagne Charlie

Champagne Charlie

1944

as Bit Part (uncredited)

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Cannes Film Festival Best Supporting Actress Funny Face Won
Venice Film Festival Best Supporting Actress Funny Face Nominated
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