Kay Kendall
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- May 21, 1927
- Died
- September 6, 1959
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
- 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! 1960
as Dolly Fabian
The Reluctant Debutante 1958
as Sheila Broadbent
Les Girls 1957
as Lady Sybil Wren
Simon and Laura 1955
as Laura Foster
Quentin Durward 1955
as Isabelle, Countess of Marcroy
The Constant Husband 1955
as Monica Hathaway
- Abdullah's Harem
Abdullah's Harem 1955
as Ronnie
Doctor in the House 1954
as Miss Isobel Minster
Fast and Loose 1954
as Carol Hankin
Meet Mr. Lucifer 1953
as Lonely Hearts Singer
Street of Shadows 1953
as Barbara Gale
The Square Ring 1953
as Eve
Genevieve 1953
as Rosalind Peters
Mantrap 1953
as Vera Corridge
It Started in Paradise 1952
as Lady Caroline Frencham
Wings of Danger 1952
as Alexia LaRoche
Curtain Up 1952
as Sandra Beverley
Lady Godiva Rides Again 1951
as Sylvia Clark
Happy Go Lovely 1951
as Secretary (uncredited)
Night and the City 1950
as Helen's Girl (uncredited)
Dance Hall 1950
as Doreen
London Town 1946
as Patsy
Caesar and Cleopatra 1946
as Slave Girl (uncredited)
Waltz Time 1945
as Lady in Waiting
Fiddlers Three 1944
as Girl (uncredited)
Champagne Charlie 1944
as Bit Part (uncredited)
Credits from TMDB.