Kay Kyser was an American actor who is best known for You’ll Find Out, That’s Right – You’re Wrong, and Playmates. He was born on June 18, 1905, in Rocky Mount, North Carolina, and passed away on July 23, 1985, in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.
Personal and Family Life
Kay Kyser, whose birth name was James King Kern Kyser, was known affectionately as “The Ol’ Perfessor.” He was married to Georgia Carroll on June 8, 1944, and they had three children together. Kyser was recognizable for his lively personality and friendly catchphrases, often greeting his audience with “‘Evenin’, children. How y’all?”
Death and Legacy
Kay Kyser died from a heart attack on July 23, 1985, at the age of 80. His legacy includes a memorable theme song titled “Thinking of You” and a notable presence in both film and radio during his career. He is remembered for his contributions to entertainment and his engaging performance style, which left a lasting impact on audiences.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Around the World | 1943-11-27 | Kay Kyser |
| Thousands Cheer | 1943-09-13 | Kay Kyser |
| My Favorite Spy | 1942-06-12 | Kay Kyser |
| That’s Right – You’re Wrong | 1939-11-24 | Kay Kyser |
| Swing Fever | 1943-11-01 | Lowell Blackford |
| Carolina Blues | 1944-12-20 | Himself |
| Playmates | 1941-12-26 | Kay Kyser |
| Stage Door Canteen | 1943-06-24 | Kay Kyser |
| You’ll Find Out | 1940-11-22 | Himself |
| Hedda Hopper’s Hollywood No. 1 | 1941-10-02 | Himself |
| Show-Business at War | 1943-05-21 | Self |
| If I Forget You | 1940-05-01 | Orchestra |
| Hedda Hopper’s Hollywood No. 2 | 1941-12-05 | |
| Screen Snapshots (Series 23, no. 3) | 1943-09-28 | Himself |
| The Movie Orgy | 1968-01-01 | Self (archive footage) |
| Africa Squeaks | 1940-01-26 | Cake Icer (voice) |
| Showbiz Goes to War | 1982-12-31 | (archive footage) |
| Unsichtbare Gegner | 1933-09-26 | Sir Thomas |
| Television: The First Fifty Years | 1999-01-01 | Self (archive footage) |
| The Mike Douglas Show | 1961-12-11 | Self |