Kay Kendall

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

Night and the City

as Helen's Girl (uncredited)

Caesar and Cleopatra

as Slave Girl (uncredited)

Les Girls

as Lady Sybil Wren

Genevieve

as Rosalind Peters

The Reluctant Debutante

as Sheila Broadbent

Doctor in the House

as Isobel Minster

The Phil Silvers Show

The Ed Sullivan Show

as Self

Meet Mr. Lucifer

as Lonely Hearts Singer

Quentin Durward

as Isabelle, Countess of Marcroy