Kay Lenz
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
- Rose to prominence following her titular role in Clint Eastwood's "Breezy" at the age of 20
- 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
- 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