Kay Hawtrey
Known for Acting
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.
Filmography
Police Academy
1984
as Surprise Party Lady (uncredited)
Police Academy 4: Citizens on Patrol
1987
as Poetess
Videodrome
1983
as Matron
Urban Legend
1998
as Library Attendant
.45
2006
as Marge
Dirty Work
1998
as Gladys
Mrs. Soffel
1984
as Peter's Secretary (uncredited)
In Love and War
1996
as Grace Hemingway
Trapped in Paradise
1994
as Rose Weyerhauser
Face-Off
1971
as Mother
Focus
2001
as Mrs. Newman
American Psycho II: All American Girl
2002
as Daniels' Mom
The Wandering Soul Murders
2001
as Marge the Flower Lady
Our Fathers
2005
as Spags' Housekeeper
My Own Country
1998
The Third Miracle
1999
as Wheelchair Mother
The Incredible Time-Travels of Henry Osgood
1986
Kids in the Hall: Brain Candy
1996
as Wally's Neighbor
The Ottawa Valley
1974
as Dodie
At the Midnight Hour
1995
as Mrs. Pram