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Kay Walsh

Acting Born Nov 15, 1911 Died Apr 16, 2005 Chelsea, London, England, UK 63 credits
63
Total Credits
1935–2008
74 Years Career Span
30
Vault Titles
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Name: Kay Walsh (born Kathleen Walsh).
Birth Date: 15 November 1911.
Birth Place: Chelsea, London, England.
Death Date: 16 April 2005.
Death Place: Chelsea, London.
Profession: English actress and dancer.
Upbringing: Grew up in Pimlico, brought up by her grandmother.
Career Start: Dancer in West End music halls.
Film Debut: How's Chances? (1934) in a small part.
Other 1934 film: Get Your Man (larger role).
Later career detail: Acted in quota quickies films for several years.
Relationship/Marriage: Met David Lean (film editor) in 1936 during Secret Of Stamboul. Broke off engagement to Pownell Pellew. Married David Lean on 23 November 1940.
Known Credits: 63.
Also known as: Kath.

Kay Walsh, born Kathleen Walsh on November 15, 1911, in Chelsea, London, England, was an English actress and dancer. Raised in Pimlico by her grandmother, she began her professional career as a dancer in West End music halls. Walsh made her film debut in the 1934 film How's Chances? in a small role and appeared in a larger role in the 1934 film Get Your Man. She spent several years acting in quota quickies films. In 1936, while filming Secret Of Stamboul, she met film editor David Lean. Following

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Career overview

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Name: Kay Walsh (born Kathleen Walsh).
Birth: 15 November 1911, Chelsea, London, England.
Death: 16 April 2005, Chelsea, London.
Profession: English actress and dancer.
Early life: Grew up in Pimlico, brought up by her grandmother.
Early career: Dancer in West End music halls.
Film debut: How's Chances? (1934) in a small part.
Other 1934 film: Get Your Man (larger role).
Later early career: Acted in "quota quickies" films for several years.
Meeting David Lean: Met in 1936 during filming of Secret Of Stamboul (he was then a film editor).
Personal detail: Broke off engagement to Pownell Pellew.
Marriage: Married David Lean on 23 November 1940.
Known credits: 63.
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Kay Walsh, born Kathleen Walsh on November 15, 1911, in Chelsea, London, was an English actress and dancer. After growing up in Pimlico under the care of her grandmother, she began her professional career as a dancer in West End music halls. Her transition into film occurred in 1934, when she made her debut in the film How's Chances? in a small part. That same year, she appeared in the film Get Your Man, in which she had a larger role.
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Following her initial film appearances, Walsh continued to act in quota quickies films for several years. During the filming of Secret Of Stamboul in 1936, she met David Lean, who was working as a film editor at the time. This meeting led to a relationship, during which Walsh broke off her engagement to Pownell Pellew. Walsh and Lean eventually married on November 23, 1940. Throughout her career, Walsh earned 63 known credits. She died on April 16, 2005, in Chelsea, London.
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Kay Walsh, born Kathleen Walsh on November 15, 1911, in Chelsea, London, was an English actress and dancer. Having grown up in Pimlico being brought up by her grandmother, she started her career performing as a dancer in West End music halls. Walsh made her debut in film in 1934 with a small part in How's Chances?. She also appeared in another 1934 production, Get Your Man, where she was cast in a larger role.

For several years following these early appearances, Walsh continued her work acting in quota quickies films. In 1936, during the production of Secret Of Stamboul, she met David Lean, who was then working as a film editor. This encounter led to a relationship, and Walsh broke off

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Career timeline

Walt Disney Treasures - Dr. Syn: The Scarecrow of Romney Marsh
The World of Hammer
Night Crossing
Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson
The Ruling Class
ScroogeThe Virgin and the GypsyConnecting Rooms
Taste of ExcitementJourney to the Unknown
Journey to the Unknown
Bikini Paradise
ABC Stage 67The Witches
Gideon's WayA Study in TerrorHe Who Rides a Tiger
The Scarecrow of Romney MarshThe Beauty Jungle
The Human JungleDr. Syn, Alias the Scarecrow80,000 Suspects
The L-Shaped RoomLunch HourReach for Glory
Greyfriars Bobby
Tunes of Glory
The Horse's Mouth
Now and Forever
Alfred Hitchcock PresentsCast a Dark Shadow
The Wonderful World of DisneyThe Rainbow JacketLease of Life
Young BessGilbert Harding Speaking of Murder
The Magic BoxMeet Me TonightHunted
Encore
Stage FrightLast HolidayThe Magnet
Oliver TwistVice Versa
The October Man
Great Expectations · Screenplay
This Happy Breed
In Which We Serve
The Chinese BungalowThe Second Mr. BushThe Middle WatchAll At Sea

Full Filmography

63 titles
  • Walt Disney Treasures - Dr. Syn: The Scarecrow of Romney Marsh (2008) as Mrs. Waggett (archive footage)
  • The World of Hammer (1994) as Self (archive footage)
  • Night Crossing (1982)
  • Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson (1979) as Mrs. Watson
  • The Ruling Class (1972) as Mrs. Piggott-Jones
  • Scrooge (1970) as Mrs. Fezziwig
  • The Virgin and the Gypsy (1970) as Aunt Cissie
  • Connecting Rooms (1970) as Mrs. Brent
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  • Taste of Excitement (1969) as Miss Barrow
  • Journey to the Unknown (1969) as Joan Walker
  • Journey to the Unknown (1968) as Mrs Joan Walker
  • Bikini Paradise (1967) as Harriet Pembroke
  • ABC Stage 67 (1966) as Greta
  • The Witches (1966) as Stephanie Bax
  • Gideon's Way (1965) as Harriet Bright
  • A Study in Terror (1965) as Cathy Eddowes
  • He Who Rides a Tiger (1965) as Mrs. Woodley
  • The Scarecrow of Romney Marsh (1964) as Mrs. Waggett
  • The Beauty Jungle (1964) as Mrs. Freeman
  • The Human Jungle (1963) as Mrs. Kross
  • Dr. Syn, Alias the Scarecrow (1963) as Mrs. Waggett
  • 80,000 Suspects (1963) as Matron
  • The L-Shaped Room (1962) as Prostitute (uncredited)
  • Lunch Hour (1962) as The Manageress
  • Reach for Glory (1962) as Mrs. Curlew
  • Greyfriars Bobby (1961) as Mrs. Brown
  • Tunes of Glory (1960) as Mary Titterington
  • The Horse's Mouth (1958) as Dee Coker
  • Now and Forever (1956) as Miss Muir
  • Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955) as Mrs. Morgan
  • Cast a Dark Shadow (1955) as Charlotte Young
  • The Wonderful World of Disney (1954) as Mrs. Waggett
  • The Rainbow Jacket (1954) as Barbara Crain
  • Lease of Life (1954) as Mrs. Vera Thorne
  • Young Bess (1953) as Mrs. Ashley
  • Gilbert Harding Speaking of Murder (1953) as Priscilla
  • The Magic Box (1952) as Hotel Receptionist
  • Meet Me Tonight (1952) as Lily Pepper
  • Hunted (1952) as Mrs. Sykes
  • Encore (1951) as Miss Molly Reid
  • Stage Fright (1950) as Nellie Goode
  • Last Holiday (1950) as Mrs. Poole
  • The Magnet (1950) as Mrs Brent
  • Oliver Twist (1948) as Nancy
  • Vice Versa (1948) as Florence 'Fanny' Verlane
  • The October Man (1947) as Molly Newman
  • Great Expectations (1946) Screenplay
  • This Happy Breed (1944) as Queenie Gibbons
  • In Which We Serve (1942) as Freda Lewis / Freda
  • The Chinese Bungalow (1940) as Sadie Merivale
  • The Second Mr. Bush (1940) as Angela Windel-Todd
  • The Middle Watch (1940) as Fay Eaton
  • All At Sea (1940) as Diana
  • Sons of the Sea (1939) as Alison Devar
  • The Missing People (1939) as Peggy Gillette
  • The Mind of Mr. Reeder (1939) as Peggy Gillette
  • I See Ice (1938) as Judy Gaye
  • Meet Mr. Penny (1938) as Peggy Allgood
  • Keep Fit (1937) as Joan Allen
  • The Secret of Stamboul (1936) as Diana
  • All That Glitters (1936) as Eve Payne-Coade
  • A Little Bit of Bluff (1935) as Enid's Friend (uncredited)
  • The Luck of the Irish (1935) as Eileen O'Donnell

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Kay Walsh is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Due West: Our Sex Journey (2012), Night Crossing (1982), The Ruling Class (1972), Scrooge (1970).

When and where was Kay Walsh born?

Kay Walsh was born on November 15, 1911 in Chelsea, London, England, UK. They passed away on April 16, 2005.

How many credits does Kay Walsh have?

Kay Walsh has accumulated over 63 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1935 to 2008.

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

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54films
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1935–2008active years

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