
Kay Hawtrey
ActingAlso Known As
Kay Hawtry , Kay Hartrey, Katharine Hawtrey, Katharine Mary Craven Hawtrey
Biography
Kay Hawtrey, born Katharine Mary Craven Hawtrey, later Katharine Mary Craven Clark, was born on November 8, 1926, in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. She was an actress, who embarked on her career at Toronto’s Hart House Theatre. Following a year-long engagement at London's Embassy Theatre, she ventured into television during the "Golden Age of Television" in the 1950s. Credited as Kay Hawtrey, she notably portrayed Mrs. Lutz in 15 episodes of "The Great Detective," starring Douglas Campbell. Also known for Videodrome (1983), Urban Legend (1998) and Funeral Home (1980). She was previously married to John Clark. Her career spanned both stage and screen, showcasing her talents during this pivotal era of television. She died on June 11, 2021 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Movies
(45 total)
Police Academy
as Surprise Party Lady (uncredited)

Videodrome
as Matron

Urban Legend
as Library Attendant

American Psycho II: All American Girl
as Daniels' Mom

Dirty Work
as Gladys

Trapped in Paradise
as Rose Weyerhauser

.45
as Marge

In Love and War
as Grace Hemingway

Kids in the Hall: Brain Candy
as Wally's Neighbor

Mrs. Soffel
as Peter's Secretary (uncredited)

The Third Miracle
as Wheelchair Mother

Cries in the Night
as Maude Chalmers

The Scream Team
as Librarian

Focus
as Mrs. Newman

High-Ballin'
as Ma

Face-Off
as Mother

At the Midnight Hour
as Mrs. Pram

Our Fathers
as Spags' Housekeeper

The Wandering Soul Murders
as Marge the Flower Lady
TV Shows
(16 total)
Monk
as Mrs. Danvers

Goosebumps
as Old Woman

Relic Hunter
as Older Woman

Kung Fu: The Legend Continues
as Mary Kemp

Little Bear
as Granny (voice)

Max & Ruby
as Grandma

Faerie Tale Theatre
as Townsperson

Sue Thomas: F.B.Eye
as Mrs. Cooper

The Starlost
as Garth's Mother

Hallmark Hall of Fame
as Sally Follet

Hawkeye and the Last of the Mohicans
as Doris Wedstock

Little Men
as Ursala Ellery

Read All About It!
as Dr. Crystal Couplet

The Great Detective
as Mrs. Lutz
