Kathy Frye was an American actress who is best known for A Midsummer Night’s Dream, The Pinch Singer, and Women in the Night.
Personal and Family Life
Kathy Frye was born on August 6, 1928, in Los Angeles, California. She was married to Stanley Morrison Smith from June 29, 1950, onwards. Kathy had a sibling named Ted Frye, with whom she performed as the dance team “Ted and Kay”. Both siblings were part of a dance troupe known as the Meglin Kiddies.
Death and Legacy
Kathy Frye passed away on October 10, 1991, in Riverside, California. Throughout her life, she was recognized for her contributions to film and dance, leaving behind a legacy of memorable performances in her various roles. Her work continues to be celebrated by fans of classic cinema.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Orville and Wilbur | 7.8 | |
| 1948 | Women in the Night | Helen James | 4.7 |
| 1948 | Crossed Trails | Melissa Hendrix | 5.9 |
| 1945 | Sing Your Way Home | Girl (uncredited) | 4.9 |
| 1943 | Three Russian Girls | Chijik (as Cathy Frye) | 6.7 |
| 1942 | Miss Annie Rooney | Party Guest | 6.3 |
| 1942 | Heart of the Rio Grande | Schoolgirl (uncredited) | 6.5 |
| 1940 | Cinderella’s Feller | Adagio Dancer (uncredited) | 5.4 |
| 1940 | One Million B.C. | Shell Person (uncredited) | 5.7 |
| 1939 | Mickey the Kid | Schoolgirl (as Kathryn Frye) | 6.2 |
| 1939 | Mexicali Rose | Chalita Romero (as Kay Frye) | 6.4 |
| 1938 | Blockade | Peasant Child (uncredited) | 5.6 |
| 1938 | Romance on the Run | Lucy Hatfield (uncredited) | 6.2 |