Kay Kendall
Acting • Born 1927-05-21 – Died 1959-09-06
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). 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
29 credits
Genevieve
Movie • 1953
Rosalind Peters
Les Girls
Movie • 1957
Lady Sybil Wren
The Reluctant Debutante
Movie • 1958
Sheila Broadbent
Doctor in the House
Movie • 1954
Miss Isobel Minster
Mantrap
Movie • 1953
Vera Corridge
Quentin Durward
Movie • 1955
Isabelle, Countess of Marcroy
The Constant Husband
Movie • 1955
Monica Hathaway
Wings of Danger
Movie • 1952
Alexia LaRoche
Street of Shadows
Movie • 1953
Barbara Gale
Simon and Laura
Movie • 1955
Laura Foster
Fast and Loose
Movie • 1954
Carol Hankin
Once More, with Feeling!
Movie • 1960
Dolly Fabian
London Town
Movie • 1946
Patsy
Curtain Up
Movie • 1952
Sandra Beverley
Cole Porter in Hollywood: Ça c'est l'amour
Movie • 2003
Scenes: Les Girls (archive footage)
Abdullah's Harem
Movie • 1955
Ronnie
Lady Godiva Rides Again
Movie • 1951
Sylvia Clark
The Square Ring
Movie • 1953
Eve
Meet Mr. Lucifer
Movie • 1953
Lonely Hearts Singer
Dance Hall
Movie • 1950
Doreen
It Started in Paradise
Movie • 1952
Lady Caroline Frencham
Champagne Charlie
Movie • 1944
Bit Part (uncredited)
Night and the City
Movie • 1950
Helen's Girl (uncredited)
Caesar and Cleopatra
Movie • 1945
Slave Girl (uncredited)
Fiddlers Three
Movie • 1944
Girl (uncredited)
Happy Go Lovely
Movie • 1951
Secretary (uncredited)
The Phil Silvers Show
TV • 1955
The Ed Sullivan Show
TV • 1948
Self
MGM Parade
TV • 1955