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Kay Kendall. Justine Kay Kendall McCarthy (21 May 1927 – 6 September 1959) was an English actress and comedienne. [2] She began her film career in the musical film London Town (1946), a financial failure. Kendall worked regularly until her appearance in the comedy film Genevieve (1953) brought her widespread recognition. [3]
Dec 2, 2017 · Kay Kendall died in 1959 aged just thirty-two and not long after completing the comedy Once More, with Feeling! where many people say she stole the film from her co-star Yul Brynner, who played her conductor husband.
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.
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- Withernsea, Yorkshire, England, UK
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- London, England, UK
Kay Kendall was born on May 21, 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 September 6, 1959 in London, England, UK.
- May 21, 1927
- September 6, 1959
Step into the glitz and glamour of Classic Hollywood as we shine a spotlight on Kay Kendall, an icon of the silver screen. 🌟 From unforgettable performances to extraordinary behind-the-scenes...
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Feb 10, 2006 · One of the most delightful of British actresses, Kendall is known as much for her early death, at 33, as for her vivacity and charm. But so few of her films gave her a chance to shine.
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Jun 30, 2021 · Eve Golden’s The Brief, Madcap Life of Kay Kendall captures Kendall’s spirit and as well as documenting her versatility as a performer. This updated version of the story contains a new foreword by Kendall’s sister, Kim Kendall Campbell, in addition to a new cover.