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Kay Kendall (* 21. Mai 1927 in Withernsea, East Riding of Yorkshire, England; † 6. September 1959 in London; gebürtig Justine Kay Kendall McCarthy) war eine britische Schauspielerin
Justine Kay Kendall McCarthy (21 May 1927 – 6 September 1959) was an English actress and comedienne. 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]
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.
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.
10. Feb. 2006 · Kay Kendall never got the films she deserved and died cruelly young. Ahead of a BFI season, Rhoda Koenig tells her story
Kendall galt als exzellente Komödienschauspielerin in der Tradition einer Carole Lombard, deren Talente nach Ansicht vieler Kritiker vom britischen Kino der 1950er-Jahre nicht genügend ausgereizt wurden. Kay Kendall war von 1957 bis zu ihrem Tod mit dem Schauspieler Rex Harrison verheiratet, der zuvor mit Lilli Palmer verheiratet gewesen war.
Her vivacious Rosalie Peters in Genevieve (d. Henry Cornelius, 1953) secured her future as a star, but now unfairly summarises the extent of her fame. The second daughter of a theatrical couple, Kendall - also the granddaughter of music hall legend Marie Kendall - lived show business all her life.
