Kay Hawtrey
Acting • Born 1926-11-08 – Died 2021-06-11
Biography
Kay Hawtrey, born Katharine Mary Craven Hawtrey, later Katharine Mary Craven Clark, was born on November 8, 1926, in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. She was an actress, who embarked on her career at Toronto’s Hart House Theatre. Following a year-long engagement at London's Embassy Theatre, she ventured into television during the "Golden Age of Television" in the 1950s. Credited as Kay Hawtrey, she notably portrayed Mrs. Lutz in 15 episodes of "The Great Detective," starring Douglas Campbell. Also known for Videodrome (1983), Urban Legend (1998) and Funeral Home (1980). She was previously married to John Clark. Her career spanned both stage and screen, showcasing her talents during this pivotal era of television. She died on June 11, 2021 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Filmography
61 credits
American Psycho II: All American Girl
Movie • 2002
Daniels' Mom
Max & Ruby's Christmas
Movie • 2004
Grandma (voice)
Max & Ruby - A Merry Bunny Christmas
Movie • 2007
Grandma
Taking Care of Terrific
Movie • 1988
Mrs. Kolodny
.45
Movie • 2006
Marge
Trapped in Paradise
Movie • 1994
Rose Weyerhauser
Dirty Work
Movie • 1998
Gladys
Cries in the Night
Movie • 1980
Maude Chalmers
Baby on Board
Movie • 1992
Matron #1
Haunted by Her Past
Movie • 1987
Saleslady
What Katy Did
Movie • 1999
Mrs. Worrett
The Pied Piper of Hamelin
Movie • 1985
Townsperson
Focus
Movie • 2001
Mrs. Newman
The Starlost: The Beginning
Movie • 1980
Garth's Mother
Mrs. Soffel
Movie • 1984
Peter's Secretary (uncredited)
An Avonlea Christmas
Movie • 1998
Mabel Sloane
Face-Off
Movie • 1971
Mother
Torn Between Two Lovers
Movie • 1979
Anna Conti
A Little Piece of Heaven
Movie • 1991
Police Academy
Movie • 1984
Surprise Party Lady (uncredited)
The Thanksgiving Treasure
Movie • 1973
Aunt Nora
Videodrome
Movie • 1983
Matron
Goofballs
Movie • 1987
Miss Meyers
Confidential
Movie • 1986
Doris
The Intruder
Movie • 1981
Crossing Guard
Urban Legend
Movie • 1998
Library Attendant
The Wandering Soul Murders
Movie • 2001
Marge the Flower Lady
At the Midnight Hour
Movie • 1995
Mrs. Pram
The Third Miracle
Movie • 1999
Wheelchair Mother
Summer's Children
Movie • 1979
Mrs. Baines
The Ottawa Valley
Movie • 1974
Dodie
High-Ballin'
Movie • 1978
Ma
Police Academy 4: Citizens on Patrol
Movie • 1987
Poetess
In Love and War
Movie • 1996
Grace Hemingway
Mom, the Wolfman and Me
Movie • 1980
Nurse
The Scream Team
Movie • 2002
Librarian
Heritage Minutes: Bluenose
Movie • 1995
Additional Cast
All the Way Home
Movie • 1971
Sally Follet
My Own Country
Movie • 1998
The Incredible Time-Travels of Henry Osgood
Movie • 1986
Our Fathers
Movie • 2005
Spags' Housekeeper
The Clown Murders
Movie • 1976
Gas Station Attendant
Max & Ruby's Halloween
Movie • 2005
Grandma (voice)
Goosebumps: Attack of the Jack-O'-Lanterns
Movie • 2009
Old woman
Kids in the Hall: Brain Candy
Movie • 1996
Wally's Neighbor
Kung Fu: The Legend Continues
TV • 1993
Mary Kemp
Monk
TV • 2002
Mrs. Danvers
Goosebumps
TV • 1995
Old Woman
Hallmark Hall of Fame
TV • 1951
Sally Follet
Max & Ruby
TV • 2002
Grandma
Read All About It!
TV • 1979
Dr. Crystal Couplet
Hawkeye and the Last of the Mohicans
TV • 1957
Doris Wedstock
MVP
TV • 2008
Little Bear
TV • 1995
Granny (voice)
Relic Hunter
TV • 1999
Older Woman
Faerie Tale Theatre
TV • 1982
Townsperson
Sue Thomas: F.B.Eye
TV • 2002
Mrs. Cooper
MVP
TV • 2008
Nan
The Starlost
TV • 1973
Garth's Mother
The Great Detective
TV • 1979
Mrs. Lutz
Little Men
TV • 1998
Ursala Ellery