Judy Kelly was an Australian actor known for her roles in North Sea Patrol (1938), One Night in Paris (1938), and Charing Cross Road (1936). She began her acting career on stage in 1930 and became famous in British films after winning a movie competition. She was born on November 1, 1913, in Sydney, Australia, and passed away on October 22, 1991, in London, England, UK.
Personal and Family Life
Judy Kelly was born and raised in Sydney. Before becoming an actress, she was a teacher. Kelly’s transition into film came after participating in a competition, which opened the door to her movie career.
Career Highlights
Kelly’s film career began in the early 1930s, and she quickly gained recognition for her performances. Some of her notable works include roles in Dead of Night (1945) and Dancing with Crime (1947). She enjoyed a successful career throughout the 1930s and 1940s, becoming a well-known face in British cinema.
Death and Legacy
Judy Kelly passed away on October 22, 1991, in London. Her contributions to film and theatre are remembered, particularly for her roles during the golden age of British cinema. Despite her success, much of her life after acting remains private.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Dead of Night | 1945-09-09 | Joyce Grainger (Segment “Linking Story” & “The Hearse Conductor”) |
| Dancing with Crime | 1947-06-25 | Toni Masters |
| Tiger Bay | 1934-09-01 | Bar Girl |
| It Happened One Sunday | 1944-07-28 | Violet |
| The Black Abbot | 1934-06-10 | Sylvia Hillcrest |
| Captain Bill | 1935-11-08 | Polly |
| Things Are Looking Up | 1935-06-09 | Opal |
| Make-Up | 1937-06-28 | Marien Hutton |
| The Last Chance | 1937-11-11 | Mary Perrin |
| George and Margaret | 1940-11-30 | Frankie |
| Crime on the Hill | 1933-12-27 | Alice Green |
| It’s a Bet | 1935-02-01 | Anne |
| Luck of the Navy | 1938-11-27 | Cynthia Maybridge |
| Saloon Bar | 1940-11-02 | Girl |
| Money Talks | 1932-11-15 | Rosie Pilstein |
| Hawleys of High Street | 1933-06-07 | Millie Hawley |
| The Butler’s Dilemma | 1943-11-29 | Ann Carrington |
| Aren’t Men Beasts! | 1937-01-19 | Yvette Bingham |
| A Star Fell from Heaven | 1936-06-08 | Flora |
| Charing Cross Road | 1935-01-01 | Vera |
| Anything Might Happen | 1934-09-12 | Kit Dundas |
| Their Night Out | 1933-03-01 | Betty Oliphant |
| At the Villa Rose | 1940-03-02 | Celia Harland |
| Dead Man’s Shoes | 1940-05-05 | Michelle Allain |
| The Midas Touch | 1940-05-04 | Lydia Brenton |
| Adam’s Apple | 1928-09-03 | Vamp |
| The Price of Folly | 1937-06-06 | Frances |
| Over She Goes | 1937-08-16 | Alice Mayhill |
| The Rise of Catherine the Great | 1934-02-09 | Guest at Hunting Lodge |
| Warning to Wantons | 1949-01-04 | Mimi de Vaillant |
| Premiere | 1938-01-20 | Carmen Daviot |
| Jane Steps Out | 1938-05-16 | Margot Kent |
| Boys Will Be Girls | 1936-01-01 | Thelma |
| All That Is England | 1932-07-25 | |
| The Private Life of Henry VIII | 1933-08-17 | Lady Rochford (uncredited) |
| The Love Nest | 1933-07-01 | Girl |
| Queer Cargo | 1938-08-06 | Ann Warren |
| Mannequin | 1933-12-06 | Heather Trent |
| First Offence | 1936-02-21 | Girl in Garage |
| The Bob Hope Show | 1950-04-09 | Self |