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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.
Filmography
all 28
Movies 25
TV Shows 3
self 2
Cole Porter in Hollywood: Ça c'est l'amour (2003)
Once More, with Feeling! (1960)
The Reluctant Debutante (1958)
Les Girls (1957)
Simon and Laura (1955)
Quentin Durward (1955)
The Constant Husband (1955)
Doctor in the House (1954)
Fast and Loose (1954)
Meet Mr. Lucifer (1953)
Street of Shadows (1953)
Genevieve (1953)
Mantrap (1953)
It Started in Paradise (1952)
Wings of Danger (1952)
Curtain Up (1952)
Night and the City (1950)
Dance Hall (1950)
London Town (1946)
Caesar and Cleopatra (1945)
Fiddlers Three (1944)
Champagne Charlie (1944)
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Known For
Acting
Gender
Female
Birthday
1927-05-21
Deathday
1959-09-06 (32 years old)
Birth Name
Justine Kay Kendall McCarthy
Birth Place
Withernsea, United Kingdom
Relationships
Rex Harrison (1957 - 1959)
Father
Terry Kendall
Siblings
Kim Kendall
Citizenships
United Kingdom
Also Known As
Justine Kay Kendall McCarthy
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