Kay Linaker

Kay Linaker

actress, writer, soundtrack

Kay Linaker was born on Jul 19, 1913 in USA. Kay Linaker's big-screen debut came with The Murder of Dr. Harrigan directed by Frank McDonald in 1935. Kay Linaker is known for Laura directed by Otto Preminger, Gene Tierney stars as Laura Hunt and Dana Andrews as Det. Lt. Mark McPherson. The upcoming new movie Kay Linaker plays is The Blob which will be released on Aug 05, 1988.

Kay Linaker was educated at a private school in Connecticut and later attended New York University. While living in New York, she became interested in the stage and began attending the American Academy of Dramatic Arts. Her work in several small Broadway roles brought her to the attention of screen scouts and she was signed for movie work. She appeared in many films of the 1930s and '40s (including a quintet of Charlie Chans and James Whale's final two films) before meeting and marrying singer-turned-writer Howard Phillips. She relocated to the East and, now calling herself Kate Phillips, began writing for television (her husband became an NBC-TV executive). In more recent years, Phillips taught at universities in Canada and New Hampshire.

  • Birthday

    Jul 19, 1913
  • Place of Birth

    Pine Bluff, Arkansas, USA

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