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Kay Hughes

Acting Born Jan 16, 1914 Died Apr 4, 1998 Los Angeles, California, USA 26 credits
26
Total Credits
1933–1966
34 Years Career Span
1
Vault Titles
10
Key Co-Stars

Biography

Kay Hughes works in acting. Born January 16, 1914 in Los Angeles, California, USA. Died April 4, 1998. Archytele tracks 26 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.

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Known for

Film

Dick Tracy

as Gwen Andrews

Frequent co-stars

Ralph Byrd 1 shared title
Smiley Burnette 1 shared title
Lee Van Atta 1 shared title
John Picorri 1 shared title
Carleton Young 1 shared title
Fred Hamilton 1 shared title
Francis X. Bushman 1 shared title
John Dilson 1 shared title
Richard Beach 1 shared title
Byron Foulger 1 shared title

Career timeline

The Last of the Secret Agents?
Enemy of the LawFighting Bill Carson
Riders of the BadlandsHonolulu Lu
Dick TracyRadio PatrolTrouble at Midnight
The Vigilantes Are ComingRobin Hood of El DoradoBrides Are Like ThatStrike Me PinkRomance in the Air
George White's 1935 ScandalsSlightly StaticHis Old Flame
Men in Black
Saturday's Millions

Full Filmography

26 titles
  • The Last of the Secret Agents? (1966) as Book Ends (uncredited)
  • Enemy of the Law (1945) as Ruby Martin
  • Fighting Bill Carson (1945) as Jeanne Darcy
  • Riders of the Badlands (1941) as Celia Barton
  • Honolulu Lu (1941) as Nurse
  • Dick Tracy (1937) as Gwen Andrews
  • Radio Patrol (1937) as Molly Selkirk
  • Trouble at Midnight (1937) as Catherine Benson (as Catherine Hughes)
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  • The Vigilantes Are Coming (1936) as Doris Colton
  • Robin Hood of El Dorado (1936) as Louise
  • Brides Are Like That (1936) as Mary Ann Coleridge
  • Strike Me Pink (1936) as Goldwyn Girl (uncredited)
  • Romance in the Air (1936)
  • Ghost Town Gold (1936) as Sabina Thornton
  • The Three Mesquiteers (1936) as Marian Bryant
  • The Mandarin Mystery (1936) as Irene Kirk
  • The Big Show (1936) as Marion Hill
  • Snowed Under (1936) as Miss Jones (uncredited)
  • Ride, Ranger, Ride (1936) as Dixie Summerall
  • Every Saturday Night (1936) as Patty Newall
  • A Man Betrayed (1936) as Marjorie Norton
  • George White's 1935 Scandals (1935) as One of Do's Four Girls (uncredited)
  • Slightly Static (1935) as Telephone Operator (uncredited)
  • His Old Flame (1935)
  • Men in Black (1934) as Nurse (uncredited)
  • Saturday's Millions (1933) as Student

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Kay Hughes best known for?

Kay Hughes is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Dick Tracy (1937).

When and where was Kay Hughes born?

Kay Hughes was born on January 16, 1914 in Los Angeles, California, USA. They passed away on April 4, 1998.

How many credits does Kay Hughes have?

Kay Hughes has accumulated over 26 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1933 to 1966.

What is Kay Hughes's background in cinema and television?

Katy Hughes (16 January 1914 - 4 April 1998) was an American actress with a brief career in the 1930s and 40s appearing mainly in westerns and serials.

Kay Hughes by the numbers

26credits
26films
0TV series
1933–1966active years

Age in their best-rated roles

  • Dick Tracy (1937) as Gwen Andrews — aged about 23

Full filmography (26) Born on January 16 In memoriam 1998

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