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.

Filmography

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

Appearances as themselves (1)

• The Ed Sullivan Show — Self