Kay Hawtrey
Known for

Acting

Credits

49

Gender

Woman

Birthday

8 Nov 1926

Day of death

11 Jun 2021 (94)

Place of birth

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Also known as
Kay Hawtry
Kay Hartrey
Katharine Hawtrey
Katharine Mary Craven Hawtrey

Kay Hawtrey

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 roles
YearMovie / TV show / OtherRole
2008MVP
2008MVPNan
2007Max & Ruby - A Merry Bunny ChristmasGrandma
2006.45Marge
2004Max & Ruby's ChristmasGrandma (voice)
2002MonkMrs. Danvers
2002American Psycho II: All American GirlDaniels' Mom
2002Max and RubyGrandma
2002The Scream TeamLibrarian
2002Sue Thomas: F.B.EyeMrs. Cooper
2001FocusMrs. Newman
2001The Wandering Soul MurdersMarge the Flower Lady
1999Relic HunterOlder Woman
1999The Third MiracleWheelchair Mother
1999What Katy DidMrs. Worrett
1998Urban LegendLibrary Attendant
1998Dirty WorkGladys
1998An Avonlea ChristmasMabel Sloane
1996In Love and WarGrace Hemingway
1995GoosebumpsOld Woman
1995Little BearGranny
1995At the Midnight HourMrs. Pram
1994Trapped in ParadiseRose Weyerhauser
1993Kung Fu: The Legend ContinuesMary Kemp
1992Baby on BoardMatron #1
1991A Little Piece of Heaven
1988Taking Care of TerrificMrs. Kolodny
1987Police Academy 4: Citizens on PatrolPoetess
1987Haunted by Her PastSaleslady
1987GoofballsMiss Meyers
1986ConfidentialDoris
1985The Pied Piper of HamelinTownsperson
1984Police AcademySurprise Party Lady (uncredited)
1984Mrs. SoffelPeter's Secretary (uncredited)
1983VideodromeMatron
1982Faerie Tale TheatreTownsperson
1981The IntruderCrossing Guard
1980Cries in the NightMaude Chalmers
1980The Starlost: The BeginningGarth's Mother
1980Mom, the Wolfman and MeNurse
1979Summer's ChildrenMrs. Baines
1979Read All About It!Dr. Crystal Couplet
1979Torn Between Two LoversAnna Conti
1978High-Ballin'Ma
1974The Ottawa ValleyDodie
1973The Thanksgiving TreasureAunt Nora
1971Face-OffMother
1957Hawkeye and the Last of the MohicansDoris Wedstock
1951Hallmark Hall of FameSally Follet