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Kay Hawtrey

Kay Hawtrey

Acting1926 Toronto, Ontario, Canada

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.

Known For

Acting History

2008
MVP
TVas Nan
2006
.45
as Marge
2005
Our Fathers
as Spags' Housekeeper
Max & Ruby's Halloween
as Grandma (voice)
2004
Max & Ruby's Christmas
as Grandma (voice)
2003
Sue Thomas: F.B.Eye
TVas Mrs. Cooper1 eps
2002
The Scream Team
as Librarian
Max & Ruby
TVas Grandma298 eps
Monk
TVas Mrs. Danvers1 eps
2001
Focus
as Mrs. Newman
The Wandering Soul Murders
as Marge the Flower Lady
2000
Relic Hunter
TVas Older Woman1 eps
1999
The Third Miracle
as Wheelchair Mother
What Katy Did
as Mrs. Worrett
1998
Urban Legend
as Library Attendant
An Avonlea Christmas
as Mabel Sloane
Dirty Work
as Gladys
Little Men
TVas Ursala Ellery
1997
Little Bear
TVas Granny (voice)69 eps
1996
In Love and War
as Grace Hemingway
Goosebumps
TVas Old Woman1 eps
1995
Heritage Minutes: Bluenose
as Additional Cast
Kung Fu: The Legend Continues
TVas Mary Kemp1 eps
1994
Trapped in Paradise
as Rose Weyerhauser
1992
Baby on Board
as Matron #1
1988
1985
Faerie Tale Theatre
TVas Townsperson1 eps
1984
Mrs. Soffel
as Peter's Secretary (uncredited)
Police Academy
as Surprise Party Lady (uncredited)
1983
Videodrome
as Matron
1981
The Intruder
as Crossing Guard
1980
1979
Summer's Children
as Mrs. Baines
Read All About It!
TVas Dr. Crystal Couplet
The Great Detective
TVas Mrs. Lutz
1978
1976
The Clown Murders
as Gas Station Attendant
1974
1973
The Starlost
TVas Garth's Mother
1971
Face-Off
as Mother
All the Way Home
as Sally Follet
1957
Hawkeye and the Last of the Mohicans
TVas Doris Wedstock1 eps
1951
Hallmark Hall of Fame
TVas Sally Follet

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Personal Info

Known For
Acting
Gender
Female
Birthday
11/8/1926
Day of Death
6/11/2021
Place of Birth
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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