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.
Acted in 58
2000s
- 2007
Max & Ruby - A Merry Bunny Christmas
Grandma
- 2006
54.45
Marge
- 2005
Max & Ruby's Halloween
Grandma (voice)
Our Fathers
Spags' Housekeeper
- 2002
- 2001
Focus
Mrs. Newman
The Wandering Soul Murders
Marge the Flower Lady
1990s
- 1999
- 1998
An Avonlea Christmas
Mabel Sloane
My Own Country
Lady in Church
- 1996
Goosebumps: Attack of the Jack-O'-Lanterns
Old woman
Kids in the Hall: Brain Candy
Wally's Neighbor
- 1995
At the Midnight Hour
Mrs. Pram
Heritage Minutes: Bluenose
Additional Cast
- 1994
- 1993
- 1992
Baby on Board
Matron #1
- 1991
1980s
- 1988
Taking Care of Terrific
Mrs. Kolodny
- 1987
Haunted by Her Past
Saleslady
Goofballs
Miss Meyers
- 1986
The Incredible Time-Travels of Henry Osgood
Movie
Confidential
Doris
- 1985
The Pied Piper of Hamelin
Townsperson
- 1984
Mrs. Soffel
Peter's Secretary (uncredited)
- 1983
- 1982
- 1981
The Intruder
Crossing Guard
- 1980
Mom, the Wolfman and Me
Nurse
The Starlost: The Beginning
Garth's Mother
1970s
- 1979
Summer's Children
Mrs. Baines
Torn Between Two Lovers
Anna Conti
The Great Detective
Mrs. Lutz · 31 episodes
Read All About It!
Dr. Crystal Couplet · 40 episodes
- 1978
- 1976
The Clown Murders
Gas Station Attendant
- 1973
The Thanksgiving Treasure
Aunt Nora
Delilah
Frances · 13 episodes
- 1971
All the Way Home
Sally Follet
1950s
- 1957
- 1951
Hallmark Hall of Fame
Sally Follet · 1 episode
