Kay English

Acting

Freshness: Jan 28, 2026

15Total Films

7.0 Highest Rated

Born: Nov 7, 1911

Birth Place: New York City, New York, USA

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Kay English reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 15 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Romance

The majority of Kay English's filmography leans towards the Romance genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.

The "Box Office" Signature

With a 27% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Kay English remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Mad Love, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Kay English Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Kay English's career based on audience ratings.

★7.0

★7.0

Mad Love: An insane surgeon's obsession with an actress leads him to replace her wounded pianist husband's hands with those of a k

Mad Love

1935•Horror

★7.0

★7.0

The Noose: In this suspenseful silent crime drama, a hijacker proves his loyalty to his mother by killing his biological father, a

The Noose

1928•Drama

★6.6

★6.6

The Rack: Army Captain Edward Hall returns to the U.S. after two years in a prison camp in the Korean War. In the camp, he was bra

The Rack

1956•Drama

★6.5

★6.5

The Harvey Girls: On a train trip out west to become a mail-order bride, Susan Bradley meets a cheery crew of young women traveling out to

The Harvey Girls

1946•Music

★6.3

★6.3

Pat and Mike: Pat Pemberton is a brilliant athlete, except when her domineering fiancé is around. The ladies golf championship is in h

Pat and Mike

1952•Comedy

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Kay English.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
1957	The Unholy Wife	Police Matron (uncredited)	Flop	Similar →
1956	The Opposite Sex	Aristocratic Woman (uncredited)	Flop	Similar →
1956	The Rack	Party Guest	Hit	Similar →
1953	Ride, Vaquero!	Woman in Park (uncredited)	Average	Similar →
1953	The Story of Three Loves	Nurse	Average	Similar →
1952	Everything I Have Is Yours	Nurse Janns (Uncredited)	Average	Similar →
1952	We're Not Married!	Wife (uncredited)	Average	Similar →
1952	Pat and Mike	Reporter (uncredited)	Average	Similar →
1946	The Harvey Girls	Dance-Hall Girl (uncredited)	Hit	Similar →
1935	Mad Love	Woman (Uncredited)	Hit	Similar →
1935	Naughty Marietta	Casquette Girl (uncredited)	Flop	Similar →
1935	The Night Is Young	Undetermined Role (uncredited)	Average	Similar →
1929	The Locked Door	Girl on Rum Boat	Average	Similar →
1929	Tanned Legs	Dancer (uncredited)	Flop	Similar →
1928	The Noose	Cabaret Girl	Hit	Similar →

Kay English - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Kay English?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Kay English is "Mad Love" with a rating of 7.0/10.

How many movies has Kay English acted in?

Kay English has been featured in at least 15 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Kay English?

Other notable films include "The Noose", "The Rack", and "The Harvey Girls".