
Kay Hawtrey
Personal Info
Known for
Acting
Gender
Female
Birthday
1926-11-08
Day of Death
2021-06-11 (94 years old)
Place of Birth
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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
(2007)
Max & Ruby - A Merry Bunny Christmas
as Grandma
(2006)
.45
as Marge
(2004)
Max & Ruby's Christmas
as Grandma (voice)
(2002)
American Psycho II: All American Girl
as Daniels' Mom
(2002)
The Scream Team
as Librarian
(2001)
Focus
as Mrs. Newman
(2001)
The Wandering Soul Murders
as Marge the Flower Lady
(1999)
The Third Miracle
as Wheelchair Mother
(1999)
What Katy Did
as Mrs. Worrett
(1998)
Dirty Work
as Gladys
(1998)
Urban Legend
as Library Attendant
(1998)
An Avonlea Christmas
as Mabel Sloane
(1996)
In Love and War
as Grace Hemingway
(1995)
At the Midnight Hour
as Mrs. Pram
(1995)
Heritage Minutes: Bluenose
as Additional Cast
(1994)
Trapped in Paradise
as Rose Weyerhauser
(1992)
Baby on Board
as Matron #1
(1991)
(1988)
Taking Care of Terrific
as Mrs. Kolodny
(1987)
Police Academy 4: Citizens on Patrol
as Poetess
(1987)
Haunted by Her Past
as Saleslady
(1987)
Goofballs
as Miss Meyers
(1986)
Confidential
as Doris
(1985)
The Pied Piper of Hamelin
as Townsperson
(1984)
Police Academy
as Surprise Party Lady (uncredited)
(1984)
Mrs. Soffel
as Peter's Secretary (uncredited)
(1983)
Videodrome
as Matron
(1981)
The Intruder
as Crossing Guard
(1980)
Cries in the Night
as Maude Chalmers
(1980)
The Starlost: The Beginning
as Garth's Mother
(1980)
Mom, the Wolfman and Me
as Nurse
(1979)
Torn Between Two Lovers
as Anna Conti
(1979)
Summer's Children
as Mrs. Baines
(1978)
High-Ballin'
as Ma
(1974)
The Ottawa Valley
as Dodie
(1973)
The Thanksgiving Treasure
as Aunt Nora
(1971)
Face-Off
as Mother
(1971)
All the Way Home
as Sally Follet