Catherine Townsend "Kay" Johnson was an American stage and film actress.
Background
Johnson was born in Mount Vernon, New York in 1904. Her father was architect Thomas R. Johnson, who worked in the firm of Cass Gilbert, the architect of several noteworthy buildings in New York City, including the Woolworth Building, the New York Customs House, and many library buildings. Her mother reluctantly permitted her to take a course at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts.
Education
American Academy of Dramatic Arts.
Career
Kay, as she was known, resolved to become an actress after leaving boarding school in Ohio. Early years Her first leading role was in a play called Beggar on Horseback, and her first stage work of note was in the production of Karel Čapek"s play R.U.R. in Chicago. She moved to California after appearing in The Little Accident in Providence, Rhode Island.
She was accompanied by her soon to-be-husband John Cromwell who worked as a director in Hollywood.
On November 17, 1975, Johnson died from undisclosed causes at the age of 70 in Waterford, Connecticut.