Kay Kendall

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.

Known For

The Ed Sullivan Show

MGM Parade

The Phil Silvers Show

Night and the City

Les Girls

Caesar and Cleopatra

The Reluctant Debutante

Doctor in the House

All Movies (27)

• Cole Porter in Hollywood: Ça c'est l'amour2003 · as Scenes: Les Girls (archive footage)
• Once More, with Feeling!1960 · as Dolly Fabian
• The Reluctant Debutante1958 · as Sheila Broadbent
• Les Girls1957 · as Lady Sybil Wren
• Simon and Laura1955 · as Laura Foster
• Quentin Durward1955 · as Isabelle, Countess of Marcroy
• The Constant Husband1955 · as Monica Hathaway
• Abdullah's Harem1955 · as Ronnie
• Doctor in the House1954 · as Miss Isobel Minster
• Fast and Loose1954 · as Carol Hankin
• Meet Mr. Lucifer1953 · as Lonely Hearts Singer
• Street of Shadows1953 · as Barbara Gale
• The Square Ring1953 · as Eve
• Genevieve1953 · as Rosalind Peters
• Mantrap1953 · as Vera Corridge
• It Started in Paradise1952 · as Lady Caroline Frencham
• Wings of Danger1952 · as Alexia LaRoche
• Curtain Up1952 · as Sandra Beverley
• Lady Godiva Rides Again1951 · as Sylvia Clark
• Happy Go Lovely1951 · as Secretary (uncredited)
• Night and the City1950 · as Helen's Girl (uncredited)
• Dance Hall1950 · as Doreen
• London Town1946 · as Patsy
• Caesar and Cleopatra1945 · as Slave Girl (uncredited)
• Waltz Time1945 · as Lady in Waiting
• Fiddlers Three1944 · as Girl (uncredited)
• Champagne Charlie1944 · as Bit Part (uncredited)

All TV Shows (3)

• The Phil Silvers Show1955
• MGM Parade1955
• The Ed Sullivan Show1948 · as Self