Acting

Kay Hawtrey

Born 1926-11-08 · Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Died 2021-06-11

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.

Credits

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MVP
2008
MVP
as Nan
2008
Max & Ruby - A Merry Bunny Christmas
as Grandma
2007
.45
as Marge
2006
Max & Ruby's Halloween
as Grandma (voice)
2005
Our Fathers
as Spags' Housekeeper
2005
Max & Ruby's Christmas
as Grandma (voice)
2004
Sue Thomas: F.B.Eye
as Mrs. Cooper
2002
The Scream Team
as Librarian
2002
Max & Ruby
as Grandma
2002
Monk
as Mrs. Danvers
2002
American Psycho II: All American Girl
as Daniels' Mom
2002
Focus
as Mrs. Newman
2001
The Wandering Soul Murders
as Marge the Flower Lady
2001
The Third Miracle
as Wheelchair Mother
1999
Relic Hunter
as Older Woman
1999
What Katy Did
as Mrs. Worrett
1999
An Avonlea Christmas
as Mabel Sloane
1998
Little Men
as Ursala Ellery
1998
Urban Legend
as Library Attendant
1998
My Own Country
as Lady in Church
1998
Dirty Work
as Gladys
1998
In Love and War
as Grace Hemingway
1996
Goosebumps: Attack of the Jack-O'-Lanterns
as Old woman
1996
Kids in the Hall: Brain Candy
as Wally's Neighbor
1996
Little Bear
as Granny (voice)
1995
At the Midnight Hour
as Mrs. Pram
1995
Goosebumps
as Old Woman
1995
Heritage Minutes: Bluenose
as Additional Cast
1995
Trapped in Paradise
as Rose Weyerhauser
1994
Kung Fu: The Legend Continues
as Mary Kemp
1993
Baby on Board
as Matron #1
1992
A Little Piece of Heaven
1991
Taking Care of Terrific
as Mrs. Kolodny
1988
Haunted by Her Past
as Saleslady
1987
Police Academy 4: Citizens on Patrol
as Poetess
1987
Goofballs
as Miss Meyers
1987
The Incredible Time-Travels of Henry Osgood
1986
Confidential
as Doris
1986
The Pied Piper of Hamelin
as Townsperson
1985
Mrs. Soffel
as Peter's Secretary (uncredited)
1984
Police Academy
as Surprise Party Lady (uncredited)
1984
Videodrome
as Matron
1983
Faerie Tale Theatre
as Townsperson
1982
The Intruder
as Crossing Guard
1981
Mom, the Wolfman and Me
as Nurse
1980
Cries in the Night
as Maude Chalmers
1980
The Starlost: The Beginning
as Garth's Mother
1980
Summer's Children
as Mrs. Baines
1979
Torn Between Two Lovers
as Anna Conti
1979
The Great Detective
as Mrs. Lutz
1979
Read All About It!
as Dr. Crystal Couplet
1979
High-Ballin'
as Ma
1978
The Clown Murders
as Gas Station Attendant
1976
The Ottawa Valley
as Dodie
1974
The Thanksgiving Treasure
as Aunt Nora
1973
Delilah
as Frances
1973
The Starlost
as Garth's Mother
1973
All the Way Home
as Sally Follet
1971
Face-Off
as Mother
1971
Hawkeye and the Last of the Mohicans
as Doris Wedstock
1957
Hallmark Hall of Fame
as Sally Follet
1951