Kay Kendall
Born May 21, 1927 (Age: 98)
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.
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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Filmography
Once More, with Feeling!
1960
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as Dolly Fabian
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Age: 32
The Reluctant Debutante
1958
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as Sheila Broadbent
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Age: 31
Simon and Laura
1955
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as Laura Foster
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Age: 28
Quentin Durward
1955
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as Isabelle, Countess of Marcroy
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Age: 28
The Constant Husband
1955
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as Monica Hathaway
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Age: 27
Abdullah's Harem
1955
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as Ronnie
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Age: 27
Doctor in the House
1954
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as Miss Isobel Minster
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Age: 26
Fast and Loose
1954
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as Carol Hankin
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Age: 26
Meet Mr. Lucifer
1953
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as Lonely Hearts Singer
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Age: 26
Street of Shadows
1953
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as Barbara Gale
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Age: 26
The Square Ring
1953
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as Eve
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Age: 26
Genevieve
1953
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as Rosalind Peters
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Age: 26
Mantrap
1953
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as Vera Corridge
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Age: 25
Night and the City
1950
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as Helen's Girl (uncredited)
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Age: 23
Dance Hall
1950
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as Doreen
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Age: 23
Caesar and Cleopatra
1945
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as Slave Girl (uncredited)
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Age: 18