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Kay Kendall

English actress (1927-1959)

  • Fame54.6
  • Momentum0.3
  • Wikipedia10.9K
Source-basedFalling
Lived 1927–1959, aged 32United Kingdom
United KingdomUnited KingdomActorsActor
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    30 languages
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  • Era
    1927–1959
    Aged 32
  • Known for
    Night and the City
    1950
Summary
Updated 2026-06-20

Justine Kay Kendall McCarthy 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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54.6
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Momentum0.3
Historical22.5
Source confidence65.0
Completeness75.0
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