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Kay Kendall

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.


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Born:
May 21, 1927
Movie/TV Credits:
25
First Appeared:
In the movie Champagne Charlie 1944-08-25
Latest Project:
Movie Once More, with Feeling! 1960-02-11
Known For
Poster of The Reluctant Debutante
Poster of Mantrap
Poster of Dance Hall
Poster of London Town
Filmography
Movie Once More, with Feeling! Dolly Fabian 1960-02-11
Movie The Reluctant Debutante Sheila Broadbent 1958-08-14
Movie Les Girls Lady Sybil Wren 1957-10-03
Movie The Constant Husband Monica Hathaway 1955-04-21
Movie Abdullah's Harem Ronnie 1955-02-01
Movie Quentin Durward Isabelle, Countess of Marcroy 1955-09-09
Series The Phil Silvers Show Unknown 1955-09-20
Movie Simon and Laura Laura Foster 1955-11-02
Movie Fast and Loose Carol Hankin 1954-02-12
Movie Doctor in the House Isobel Minster 1954-03-23
Movie Genevieve Rosalind Peters 1953-05-28
Movie Mantrap Vera Corridge 1953-03-10
Movie The Square Ring Eve 1953-07-13
Movie Street of Shadows Barbara Gale 1953-10-16
Movie Meet Mr. Lucifer Lonely Hearts Singer 1953-11-30
Movie Curtain Up Sandra Beverley 1952-03-12
Movie It Started in Paradise Lady Caroline Frencham 1952-10-28
Movie Wings of Danger Alexia LaRoche 1952-04-01
Movie Lady Godiva Rides Again Sylvia Clark 1951-10-25
Movie Dance Hall Doreen 1950-06-08
Movie Night and the City Helen's Girl (uncredited) 1950-06-15
Movie London Town Patsy 1946-09-30
Movie Caesar and Cleopatra Slave Girl (uncredited) 1945-12-11
Movie Champagne Charlie Bit Part (uncredited) 1944-08-25
Movie Fiddlers Three Girl (uncredited) 1944-10-01