Kay Hammond | |
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| Born | Dorothy Katherine Standing (1909-02-18)18 February 1909 London, England |
| Died | 4 May 1980(1980-05-04) (aged 71) Brighton,East Sussex, England |
| Alma mater | Royal Academy of Dramatic Art |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1927–1961 |
| Spouse(s) | Sir Ronald Leon 3rd Bt (m.1932–div.1946) SirJohn Clements (m.1946) |
| Children | 2, includingJohn Standing |
| Parent(s) | Guy Standing Dorothy Hammond |
| Relatives | Joan Standing (cousin) Wyndham Standing (uncle) Jack Standing (uncle) Percy Standing (uncle) Herbert Standing (grandfather) |
Dorothy Katherine Standing, Lady Clements (18 February 1909 – 4 May 1980), known professionally asKay Hammond, was anEnglish stage and film actress.
Kay Hammond was born inLondon, England as Dorothy Katherine Standing, the daughter of SirGuy Standing and his wife,Dorothy Hammond (Dorothy Plaskitt).[1] Her grandfather wasHerbert Standing (1846–1923) and her uncles wereWyndham,Jack, andPercy Darrell Standing.[2][3]
She studied atRADA and first appeared on the London stage in 1927.[4] Her most famous role was that of Elvira inNoël Coward'sBlithe Spirit, which she played in the original stage production. She reprised her role in the 1945film version oppositeRex Harrison,Margaret Rutherford andConstance Cummings.
She appeared as a guest ofRoy Plomley onDesert Island Discs on 25 February 1951.[5]
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Hammond's first husband was baronet Sir Ronald George Leon.[6] Their sons were John Ronald Leon (the actorJohn Standing) and Timothy George Leon. Her second husband was the stage actor SirJohn Clements.
Kay Hammond died inBrighton, aged 71, from undisclosed causes, on 4 May 1980.[7] She wascremated and her ashes scattered in the memorial garden at Downs Crematorium, Brighton, East Sussex[7]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1930 | Children of Chance | Joyce | |
| 1931 | Fascination | Kay | |
| A Night in Montmartre | Margot | ||
| Almost a Divorce | Maisie | ||
| Carnival | Helen | ||
| Out of the Blue | Angela Tucker | ||
| 1932 | The Third String | Hebe Tucker | |
| A Night Like This | Mimi - Cocktail Shaker | uncredited | |
| Nine till Six | Beatrice | ||
| Money Means Nothing | Angel | ||
| Sally Bishop | Janet Hallard | ||
| 1933 | Yes, Madam | Pansy Beresford | |
| Bitter Sweet | Gussi | ||
| Sleeping Car | Simone | ||
| Britannia of Billingsgate | Pearl Bolton | ||
| The Umbrella | Mabel | ||
| 1934 | Bypass to Happiness | Dinah | |
| 1936 | Two on a Doorstep | Jill Day | |
| 1941 | Jeannie | Margaret | |
| 1945 | Blithe Spirit | Elvira Condomine | |
| 1949 | Call of the Blood | Dr. Anne Lester | |
| 1953 | Henry V | Princess Katherine | TV movie |
| 1961 | Five Golden Hours | Martha | final film role |
Sir Guy was the eldest son of Herbert Standing, member of a leading English theatrical family. Three other sons also became actors—Wyndham, Darrell [sic] and Jack Standing.
