Kay Kendall

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. 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).

21 May 1927

Born on the same birth date (21 May 1927): Péter Zwack

Born on the same birth day (21 May): Alexander Dale Oen • Dennis Day • Dorsey Levens • Eder Sánchez • George P. Mitchell • Havoc (musician) • Ilmar Raag • Inese Jaunzeme • Jamaal Magloire • James Clancy Phelan • Jim Devine • Josh Allen • Lisa Edelstein • Lucien Bonaparte • Manly Wade Wellman • Martin Carthy • Max B • Nick Cassavetes • Pete Sandoval • Robert Creeley • Robert Montgomery (actor) • William P. Sprague

Born in the same month (May 1927): Franciszek Macharski • George Andrew Olah • Greta Andersen • James Eberle • Jean Coutu (pharmacist) • Jüri Randviir • Manfred Eigen • Michael Sandberg, Baron Sandberg • Norman Petty • Pat Carroll • Ray Barrett • Ray Nagel • Richard Body • Robert Ludlum • Serge Lang