Kay Hawtrey

Kay Hawtrey

Acting
November 8, 1926June 11, 2021 (age 94)
Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Also 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

Police Academy

19846.7

as Surprise Party Lady (uncredited)

Urban Legend

Urban Legend

19985.7

as Library Attendant

Trapped in Paradise

Trapped in Paradise

19945.7

as Rose Weyerhauser

.45

.45

20065.1

as Marge

In Love and War

In Love and War

19965.9

as Grace Hemingway

Mrs. Soffel

Mrs. Soffel

19846.0

as Peter's Secretary (uncredited)

The Third Miracle

The Third Miracle

19995.8

as Wheelchair Mother

Cries in the Night

Cries in the Night

19805.1

as Maude Chalmers

Focus

Focus

20016.3

as Mrs. Newman

Our Fathers

Our Fathers

20056.4

as Spags' Housekeeper

The Wandering Soul Murders

The Wandering Soul Murders

20014.5

as Marge the Flower Lady

TV Shows

(16 total)