Kay Kendall
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
ActingBirthday
May 21, 1927Deathday
September 6, 1959Gender
FemaleKnown Movie Credits
25Also known as
Justine Kay Kendall McCarthy![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/original/d7KAREf6Bq8VkOxTesF1vSN1p9Y.jpg)
Cast credits
![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/78ot7b75r5yWKt0rW9XjXqH7GY1.jpg)
Les Girls
Lady Sybil Wren![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/sHX5aJEdMroh23y2AkGpb6leNCU.jpg)
Genevieve
Rosalind Peters![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/prqscm98H6Ybt5AD8JvIhOgqXFO.jpg)
The Reluctant Debutante
Sheila Broadbent![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/iGRDD9B0FgaWLgsjSZIHcA3ZF3N.jpg)
Doctor in the House
Isobel Minster![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/1ZsoDUfzd6sIIngdQrVpNKDDtwr.jpg)
Mantrap
Vera Corridge![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/j3r7MM1pYTLT2fpxMVvIASRNfPP.jpg)
Quentin Durward
Isabelle, Countess of Marcroy![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/bVxddzAmVMybtTUM2GTde94Lqf6.jpg)
The Constant Husband
Monica Hathaway![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/zDUkyfgAjr8QkhR1pwH47NCJGG1.jpg)
Wings of Danger
Alexia LaRoche![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/nrrtIyQkbqAS5RTwlzzJUro7Tgl.jpg)
Street of Shadows
Barbara Gale![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/lu8VnF56ua1U0vLgwkz2Dbpu8mV.jpg)
Simon and Laura
Laura Foster![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/yBGYK66Of3C47QqXGL6N99A4pUK.jpg)
Fast and Loose
Carol Hankin![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/a6GSIijwe4tz9DWhSBjSJpLQh6S.jpg)
Once More, with Feeling!
Dolly Fabian![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/j4AmoNPqNgsdOsQ54DIFrfHrGM9.jpg)
London Town
Patsy![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/BiDgFuVaVNh4nwna1sRtH7JTf2.jpg)
Lady Godiva Rides Again
Sylvia Clark![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/4ceKewckhRxNEWwfWqiOfoXO0Pj.jpg)
The Square Ring
Eve![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/qrah5y8Hyp17KWYxvJ6yeuu5bJH.jpg)
Meet Mr. Lucifer
Lonely Hearts Singer![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/tr3qKQOmmcfzoBixa2gp8pApx5E.jpg)
Curtain Up
Sandra Beverley![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/qYeSaclj6FRk1MYohXloUxkhO7K.jpg)
Dance Hall
Doreen![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/94SRRXjp30iQ8GFVTpd1dzc6elO.jpg)
It Started in Paradise
Lady Caroline Frencham![](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/h632/sTbxev5d6vxxcApGZ4AU9YJ9G5C.jpg)
Champagne Charlie
Bit Part (uncredited)