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Rex Harrison (1957-1959)
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兔 Rabbit
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Kay Kendall: English actress (1927-1959).
Born (died at age 32).
Kay Kendall has 11 credits in our database.
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Filmography (11)
Biography
Justine Kay Kendall McCarthy (21 May 1927 – 6 September 1959) was an English actress and singer. 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. 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.
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How old was Kay Kendall?
Kay Kendall was born on and passed away on at the age of 32.
What movies or shows has Kay Kendall been in?
Kay Kendall has 11 credits in our database. Notable titles include Once More, with Feeling! (1960), The Reluctant Debutante (1958), Les Girls (1957), The Adventures of Quentin Durward (1955), Abdulla the Great (1955).
Where can I find more information about Kay Kendall?
You can find more about Kay Kendall on TMDB, Wikidata. Their full profile and filmography is available on this page.
