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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 a British actress who starred in films such as Les Girls, The Reluctant Debutante and Simon and Laura. She was married to Rex Harrison and died of leukemia in 1959.
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- Withernsea, Yorkshire, England, UK
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- London, England, UK
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 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
Jan 14, 2024 · 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 ...
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Justine Kay Kendall McCarthy 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.
Feb 10, 2006 · A profile of Kay Kendall, a British actress who died of leukaemia at 33, after a career of mostly mediocre films and a turbulent affair with Rex Harrison. Learn about her talent, personality, and tragic fate in this article.
