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Kay Lenz Biography
Birth Name:Kay Ann Lenz
Birth Place:Los Angeles, California, United States
Profession Actress
Fast Facts
- Won an Emmy for her role in 1989's "Midnight Caller"
- The daughter of a television producer, she began her entertainment career at a young age
- Started working as a child actress on such shows as "The Andy Griffith Show" before transitioning into more adult roles including "Rich Man, Poor Man" and others
- Rose to prominence following her titular role in Clint Eastwood's "Breezy" at the age of 20
- Appeared in Rod Stewart's music video for "Infatuation" in 1984
- Married actor and singer David Cassidy in 1977
Awards
- 1974Golden Globe-Most Promising Newcomer - Female: nominated
- 1976Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Single Performance by a Supporting Actress in Comedy or Drama Series: nominated
- 1987Saturn Award-Best Supporting Actress: nominated
- 1989Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series: winner
- 1990Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series: nominated
- 1992Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series: nominated
- 1993Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series: nominated
- 1993Q Award-Best Supporting Actress in a Quality Drama Series: winner
- 1995CableACE-Supporting Actress in a Movie or Miniseries: nominated
- 2024Award of Merit Special Mention-Ensemble Cast: winner