Richard Kay
Born 1937 · Age 88
British actor from Newcastle-upon-Tyne; educated at Leighton Park School and Emmanuel College, Cambridge. Best known for roles in Three Sisters (1970), Wuthering Heights (1978) and Déjà Vu (1985). Married Jacqueline Venetia Maxwell in 1964; father was entertainer Arthur Kay (d.1970). Father of actor Barnaby Kay.
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Born in Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Richard Arthur Kay was born in Newcastle-upon-Tyne.
Began education at Leighton Park School (approx.)
Attended Leighton Park School (date not given; attendance estimated based on typical school ages).
Matriculated at Emmanuel College, Cambridge (approx.)
Attended Emmanuel College, Cambridge (no dates provided; approximate university start year estimated).
Estimated graduation from Emmanuel College (approx.)
Graduation from Emmanuel College is not dated in source; year is an estimate based on typical course length.
Married Jacqueline Venetia Maxwell
Richard Kay married Jacqueline Venetia Maxwell; the marriage produced three children.
Death of father Arthur Kay
Richard Kay's father, entertainer Arthur Kay, died in 1970 (as stated in the source).
Appeared in Three Sisters (1970)
Listed as one of the works for which he is best known: Three Sisters (1970).
Television appearance: Coronation Street (estimated)
Source indicates Kay appeared in Coronation Street, but no date was provided; mid-1970s is an estimate for timeline placement.
Appeared in Wuthering Heights (1978)
Listed as one of his best-known screen works: Wuthering Heights (1978).
Television appearance: Juliet Bravo (estimated)
Source states Kay appeared in Juliet Bravo but provides no date; early 1980s is an estimated placement.
Appeared in Déjà Vu (1985)
Listed as one of his best-known screen works: Déjà Vu (1985).
Survived by family; father and family notes
At time of death, he was married (since 1964) and had three children; one son (Barnaby Kay) is an actor; daughter-in-law is actor Nicola Walker (no dates provided).
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