Kay Hawtrey
Known For
Acting
Born
1926-11-08 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Died
2021-06-11
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.
Most Known For
Monk
as Mrs. Danvers
Goosebumps
as Old Woman
Max & Ruby
as Grandma
Relic Hunter
as Older Woman
Little Bear
as Granny (voice)
Faerie Tale Theatre
as Townsperson
Sue Thomas: F.B.Eye
as Mrs. Cooper
Police Academy
as Surprise Party Lady (uncredited)
Kung Fu: The Legend Continues
as Mary Kemp
The Starlost
as Garth's Mother
Videodrome
as Matron
Police Academy 4: Citizens on Patrol
as Poetess
Urban Legend
as Library Attendant
Little Men
as Ursala Ellery
Hawkeye and the Last of the Mohicans
as Doris Wedstock
Read All About It!
as Dr. Crystal Couplet
Face-Off
as Mother
Hallmark Hall of Fame
as Sally Follet
American Psycho II: All American Girl
as Daniels' Mom
Dirty Work
as Gladys