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Kay Francis: Biography, Facts and Career

Who is Kay Francis? An evergreen, sourced profile: biography, key facts and career.

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Kay Francis
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Kay Francis (born Katharine Edwina Gibbs; January 13, 1905 – August 26, 1968) was an American stage and film actress. After a brief period on Broadway in the late 1920s, she moved to film and achieved her greatest success between 1930 and 1936, when she was the number one female star and highest-paid actress at Warner Bros. studio. She adopted her mother's maiden name (Francis) as her professional surname.

Quick facts about Kay Francis

  • Full name: Kay Francis
  • Born: 1905-01-13
  • Nationality: United States
  • Known as: Actor
  • Wikidata ID: Q268110

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Who is Kay Francis?

Kay Francis (born Katharine Edwina Gibbs; January 13, 1905 – August 26, 1968) was an American stage and film actress.

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Kay Francis is United States.

When was Kay Francis born?

Kay Francis was born on 1905-01-13.

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