Kay Kendall
Acting
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.
Born: May 21, 1927
Known For
Filmography
as Dolly Fabian
as Sheila Broadbent
as Lady Sybil Wren
as Laura Foster
as Isabelle, Countess of Marcroy
as Monica Hathaway
as Miss Isobel Minster
as Carol Hankin
as Lonely Hearts Singer
as Barbara Gale
as Eve
as Rosalind Peters
as Vera Corridge
as Lady Caroline Frencham
as Alexia LaRoche
as Sandra Beverley
as Sylvia Clark
as Secretary (uncredited)
as Helen's Girl (uncredited)
as Doreen
as Self
as Patsy
as Slave Girl (uncredited)
as Girl (uncredited)
as Bit Part (uncredited)