Kay Hawtrey
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Kay Hawtrey | |
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| Born | Katharine Mary Craven Hawtrey November 8, 1926 Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| Died | June 11, 2021 (aged 94) Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| Alma mater | University of Trinity College |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1971–2019 |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 1 |
Katharine Mary Craven Clark (née Hawtrey, November 8, 1926 – June 11, 2021) was a Canadian actress.
Hawtrey was born on November 8, 1926[1][2] and educated at Toronto's Trinity College. She began her career at Hart House Theatre and then went to England for a year's engagement with the Embassy Theatre in London.[1] On her return, Hawtrey appeared in television plays for the CBC, before marrying English actor John Clark in 1956. They moved to New York City in 1959, where they had a son in 1963, naming him Jonathan Hawtrey Clark. They divorced in 1967[3] and she returned to Toronto with their son, appearing in many film and television productions. She is best remembered for her appearance in the 1980 film Funeral Home.
On Broadway, Hawtrey appeared in Love and Libel (1960).[4]
Hawtrey died in Toronto on June 11, 2021, at the age of 94.[5]
Partial filmography
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 1971 | Face-Off | Mother | |
| 1978 | High-Ballin' | Ma | |
| 1979 | Fish Hawk | Mary Bryan | |
| 1979 | Summer's Children | Mrs. Baines | |
| 1980 | Funeral Home | Maude Chalmers | |
| 1980 | Hank Williams: The Show He Never Gave | Gospel Woman | |
| 1981 | The Intruder | Crossing Guard | |
| 1981 | Silence of the North | Mrs. Miller | |
| 1983 | Videodrome | Matron | |
| 1984 | Police Academy | Surprise Party Lady (uncredited) | |
| 1984 | Mrs. Soffel | Peter's Secretary (uncredited) | |
| 1986 | Confidential | Doris | |
| 1987 | Police Academy 4: Citizens on Patrol | Poetess | |
| 1987 | Love at Stake | Mrs. Johnson | |
| 1987 | Goofballs | Miss Meyers | |
| 1989 | The Dream Team | Nurse | |
| 1989 | The Raccoons | Miss Primrose | |
| 1992 | Baby on Board | Matron #1 | |
| 1994 | Trial by Jury | Clara, Juror | |
| 1994 | Trapped in Paradise | Rose Weyerhauser | |
| 1995-2003 | Little Bear | Granny (voice) | |
| 1996 | Two If by Sea | Lady With Dog | |
| 1996 | Kids in the Hall: Brain Candy | Wally's Neighbor | |
| 1996 | In Love and War | Grace Hall Hemingway | |
| 1997 | Critical Care | Dr. Butz's Secretary | |
| 1997 | The Secret Life of Algernon | Mrs. Binney | |
| 1998 | Dirty Work | Gladys | |
| 1998 | Urban Legend | Library Attendant | |
| 1999 | The Third Miracle | Wheelchair Mother | |
| 2001 | Dead by Monday | Hospital Cafeteria Lady | |
| 2001 | Focus | Mrs. Newman | |
| 2002 | Perfect Pie | English Teacher | |
| 2002-2019 | Max & Ruby | Grandma Bunny (voice) | |
| 2006 | .45 | Marge |
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b "Kay Hawtrey, 94". Classic Images (553): 43–44. September 2021.
- ^ Aveleyman: Kay Hawtrey
- ^ "Lynn Redgrave Weds Actor". Intelligencer Journal. Pennsylvania, Lancaster. Associated Press. 3 April 1967. p. 4. Retrieved January 14, 2022.
- ^ "Kay Hawtrey". Internet Broadway Database. The Broadway League. Retrieved January 14, 2022.
- ^ "Katharine Mary Craven Hawtrey Clark obituary". Archived from the original on 2021-06-24. Retrieved 2021-06-20.
External links
[edit]- Kay Hawtrey at IMDb
- Kay Hawtrey at the Internet Broadway Database
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