Kay Kendall(1927-1959)
- Actress
- Soundtrack
Kay Kendall was born on 21 May 1927 in Withernsea, Yorkshire, England, UK. She was an actress, known for Les Girls (1957), The Reluctant Debutante (1958) and Simon and Laura (1955). She was married to Rex Harrison. She died on 6 September 1959 in London, England, UK.
- Awards
- 1 win & 3 nominations
Actress
Soundtrack
- 1976
- 1960
- 1957
- Meet Mr. Lucifer5.9
- performer: "My Lonely Heart", "You Have a Wonderful Smile", "My Picture on the Wall" (Don't Be Lonely) (uncredited)
- 1953
- London Town5.7
- Soundtrack (aka "My Old Man (Said Follow the Van)", performer: "The 'Ampstead Way", "My Heart Goes Crazy", "Don't Dilly Dally on the Way", "Any Old Iron", "Wot Cher, Knocked 'Em in the Old Kent Road", uncredited)
- 1946
- Official site
- Height
- 5′ 9″ (1.75 m)
- Born
- Died
- September 6, 1959
- London, England, UK(myeloid leukemia)
- Spouse
- Rex HarrisonJune 22, 1957 - September 6, 1959 (her death)
- Other works1956: "Bell, Book and Candle" by John van Druton. Bristol Hippodrome, St. Augustine's Parade, Bristol, England. Cast list also included; Robert Flemyng, Viola Lyel, David Evans and Lloyd Pearson. Directed by Rex Harrison.
- Publicity listings
- TriviaHer husband Rex Harrison maintained that while he was singing "I've Grown Accustomed to Her Face" in My Fair Lady (1964) he was thinking of her to access his innermost emotion. This is particularly evident in one scene where he sits and looks almost tearful and lost.
- QuotesWe British are so square we have to smuggle our tits past Customs.
- Nickname
- Katie
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