Kay Hawtrey

Kay Hawtrey

  • Birthday: 1926-11-08
  • Deathday: 2021-06-11
  • Place of birth: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
  • Also know as: Kay Hawtry

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

Max & Ruby's Christmas

2004

As Grandma (voice)

.45

2006

As Marge

Cries in the Night

1980

As Maude Chalmers

Focus

2001

As Mrs. Newman

Face-Off

1971

As Mother

The Thanksgiving Treasure

1973

As Aunt Nora

Videodrome

1983

As Matron

Goofballs

1987

As Miss Meyers

Confidential

1986

As Doris

The Intruder

1981

As Crossing Guard

Urban Legend

1998

As Library Attendant

The Wandering Soul Murders

2001

As Marge the Flower Lady

At the Midnight Hour

1995

As Mrs. Pram

The Third Miracle

1999

As Wheelchair Mother

Summer's Children

1979

As Mrs. Baines

The Ottawa Valley

1974

As Dodie

High-Ballin'

1978

As Ma

In Love and War

1996

As Grace Hemingway

The Scream Team

2002

As Librarian

Trapped in Paradise

1994

As Rose Weyerhauser

Dirty Work

1998

As Gladys

Haunted by Her Past

1987

As Saleslady

The Starlost: The Beginning

1980

As Garth's Mother

Mrs. Soffel

1984

As Peter's Secretary (uncredited)

An Avonlea Christmas

1998

As Mabel Sloane

Torn Between Two Lovers

1979

As Anna Conti

Taking Care of Terrific

1988

As Mrs. Kolodny

Baby on Board

1992

As Matron #1

What Katy Did

1999

As Mrs. Worrett

The Pied Piper of Hamelin

1985

As Townsperson

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