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Kay Kendall

Kay Kendall

Birthday: 1927-05-21 | Place of Birth: England

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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Known For

Acting

Year
Title

Role

1958
The Reluctant Debutante

as    Sheila Broadbent

1957
Les Girls

as    Lady Sybil Wren

1955
Quentin Durward

as    Isabelle, Countess of Marcroy

1955
Abdullah's Harem

as    Ronnie

1953
Meet Mr. Lucifer

as    Lonely Hearts Singer

1953
Genevieve

as    Rosalind Peters

1953
Mantrap

as    Vera Corridge

1952
Wings of Danger

as    Alexia LaRoche

1946
London Town

as    Patsy