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Kay Johnson

Acting Born Nov 29, 1904 Died Nov 17, 1975 Mount Vernon, New York, USA 24 credits
24
Total Credits
1929–1954
26 Years Career Span
4
Vault Titles
10
Key Co-Stars

Biography

Kay Johnson works in acting. Born November 29, 1904 in Mount Vernon, New York, USA. Died November 17, 1975. Archytele tracks 24 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.

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Frequent co-stars

Career timeline

Jivaro
Mr. Lucky
Son of Fury: The Story of Benjamin Blake
Hellzapoppin'
The Real Glory
White Banners
Call of the WildJalnaVillage Tale
Of Human BondageThis Man Is MineEight Girls in a BoatTheir Big Moment
American MadnessThirteen Women
The Single SinThe Spy
Passion FlowerMadam SatanThe Ship from ShanghaiBilly the KidThis Mad World
Dynamite

Full Filmography

24 titles
  • Jivaro (1954) as Umari
  • Mr. Lucky (1943) as Mary Ostrander
  • Son of Fury: The Story of Benjamin Blake (1942) as Helena
  • Hellzapoppin' (1941) as Lena - Lady Looking for Oscar
  • The Real Glory (1939) as Mrs. Manning
  • White Banners (1938) as Marcia Ward
  • Call of the Wild (1935) as Show Girl (uncredited)
  • Jalna (1935) as Alayne Whiteoaks
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  • Village Tale (1935) as Janet Stevenson
  • Of Human Bondage (1934) as Norah
  • This Man Is Mine (1934) as Bee McCrae
  • Eight Girls in a Boat (1934) as Hannah
  • Their Big Moment (1934) as Eve Farrington
  • American Madness (1932) as Phyllis Dickson
  • Thirteen Women (1932) as Helen Dawson Frye
  • The Single Sin (1931) as Kate Adams
  • The Spy (1931) as Anna Turin
  • Passion Flower (1930) as Katherine Pringle Wallace 'Cassy'
  • Madam Satan (1930) as Angela Brooks
  • The Ship from Shanghai (1930) as Dorothy Daley
  • Billy the Kid (1930) as Claire
  • This Mad World (1930) as Victoria
  • The Spoilers (1930) as Helen Chester
  • Dynamite (1929) as Cynthia Crothers

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Kay Johnson is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Of Human Bondage (1934), How to Survive a Marriage (1974), When Sharks Attack (2013), Passion Flower (1930).

When and where was Kay Johnson born?

Kay Johnson was born on November 29, 1904 in Mount Vernon, New York, USA. They passed away on November 17, 1975.

How many credits does Kay Johnson have?

Kay Johnson has accumulated over 24 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1929 to 1954.

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

Catherine Townsend "Kay" Johnson (November 29, 1904 – November 17, 1975) was an American stage and film actress. Johnson was signed to a contract with Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer by Cecil B. DeMille following a performance of The Silver Cord at the Repertory Theater in Los Angeles, California. The play was produced by Simeon G...

Kay Johnson by the numbers

24credits
24films
0TV series
1929–1954active years

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