Kay Kendall
(1926-1959)
English actress
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Justine Kay Kendall McCarthy (21 May 1927 – 6 September 1959) was an English actress and singer. 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. 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).
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Justine Kay Kendall-McCarthy 21 May 1926 Withernsea, East Riding of Yorkshire, England, UK
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| Died |
6 September 1959 (aged 33) London, England, UK
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| Zodiac | Taurus |
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