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Kay Hawtrey

Acting

Born November 8, 1926 · Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Died June 11, 2021

Also known as Kay Hawtry · Kay Hartrey · Katharine 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.

Filmography33 titles

Little Men

1998as Ursala Ellery

Monk

2002as Mrs. Danvers

Goosebumps

1995as Old Woman

An Avonlea Christmas

1998as Mabel Sloane

Videodrome

1983as Matron

Sue Thomas: F.B.Eye

2002as Mrs. Cooper

What Katy Did

1999as Mrs. Worrett

Little Bear

1995as Granny (voice)

Relic Hunter

1999as Older Woman

Police Academy

1984as Surprise Party Lady (uncredited)

The Scream Team

2002as Librarian

Max & Ruby

2002as Grandma

Focus

2001as Mrs. Newman

Dirty Work

1998as Gladys

Kids in the Hall: Brain Candy

1996as Wally's Neighbor

Haunted by Her Past

1987as Saleslady

A Little Piece of Heaven

1991

Mrs. Soffel

1984as Peter's Secretary (uncredited)

In Love and War

1996as Grace Hemingway

At the Midnight Hour

1995as Mrs. Pram

The Third Miracle

1999as Wheelchair Mother

Urban Legend

1998as Library Attendant

Trapped in Paradise

1994as Rose Weyerhauser

High-Ballin'

1978as Ma

Taking Care of Terrific

1988as Mrs. Kolodny

Police Academy 4: Citizens on Patrol

1987as Poetess

Face-Off

1971as Mother

Hawkeye and the Last of the Mohicans

1957as Doris Wedstock

Funeral Home

1980as Maude Chalmers

.45

2006as Marge

The Wandering Soul Murders

2001as Marge the Flower Lady

American Psycho II: All American Girl

2002as Daniels' Mom

My Own Country

1998