
Kay Kendall
Known for department: Acting
Birthday: 1927-05-21 – 1959-09-06
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

Genevieve
1953Rosalind Peters
Les Girls
1957Lady Sybil Wren
The Reluctant Debutante
1958Sheila Broadbent
Doctor in the House
1954Miss Isobel Minster
Mantrap
1953Vera Corridge
Quentin Durward
1955Isabelle, Countess of Marcroy
The Constant Husband
1955Monica Hathaway
Wings of Danger
1952Alexia LaRoche
Street of Shadows
1953Barbara Gale
Simon and Laura
1955Laura Foster
Fast and Loose
1954Carol Hankin
Once More, with Feeling!
1960Dolly Fabian
London Town
1946Patsy
Curtain Up
1952Sandra BeverleyCole Porter in Hollywood: Ça c'est l'amour
2003Scenes: Les Girls (archive footage)
Abdullah's Harem
1955Ronnie
Lady Godiva Rides Again
1951Sylvia Clark
The Square Ring
1953Eve
Meet Mr. Lucifer
1953Lonely Hearts Singer