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.
Movies & TV Shows
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Night and the City (1950) — Helen's Girl (uncredited)
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Les Girls (1957) — Lady Sybil Wren
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Caesar and Cleopatra (1945) — Slave Girl (uncredited)
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Genevieve (1953) — Rosalind Peters
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The Reluctant Debutante (1958) — Sheila Broadbent
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Doctor in the House (1954) — Miss Isobel Minster
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The Phil Silvers Show (1955)
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The Ed Sullivan Show (1948) — Self
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Quentin Durward (1955) — Isabelle, Countess of Marcroy
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Meet Mr. Lucifer (1953) — Lonely Hearts Singer
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Simon and Laura (1955) — Laura Foster
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Happy Go Lovely (1951) — Secretary (uncredited)
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The Constant Husband (1955) — Monica Hathaway
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Street of Shadows (1953) — Barbara Gale
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Champagne Charlie (1944) — Bit Part (uncredited)
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Lady Godiva Rides Again (1951) — Sylvia Clark
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Wings of Danger (1952) — Alexia LaRoche
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Once More, with Feeling! (1960) — Dolly Fabian
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The Square Ring (1953) — Eve
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Mantrap (1953) — Vera Corridge
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Dance Hall (1950) — Doreen
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Fiddlers Three (1944) — Girl (uncredited)
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Curtain Up (1952) — Sandra Beverley
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Fast and Loose (1954) — Carol Hankin
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It Started in Paradise (1952) — Lady Caroline Frencham
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MGM Parade (1955)
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London Town (1946) — Patsy
- Cole Porter in Hollywood: Ça c'est l'amour (2003) — Scenes: Les Girls (archive footage)
- Abdullah's Harem (1955) — Ronnie
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Waltz Time (1945) — Lady in Waiting