Kay Lenz: Movies, Awards & Box Office
- films
- 28
- on screen
- 1973–2024
- box office
- $32.5M
- nomination
- 1
- average score
- 74
- Born
- March 4, 1953 (age 73)
- Birthplace
- Los Angeles, California, U.S.
- Full name
- Kay Ann Lenz
- Citizenship
- American
- Occupations
- Actress
- Years active
- 1964-present
- Spouses
- David Cassidy
The Best Kay Lenz Movies
The films of Kay Lenz that made the most at the worldwide box office, biggest first: House (1986) leads with $19.4M. The full ranking adds the most awarded films and the newest releases.
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Worldwide box office: $19.4M House 1986 · Fantasy -
Worldwide box office: $6.88M Death Wish 4: The Crackdown 1987 · Action -
Worldwide box office: $3.56M Physical Evidence 1989 · Crime -
Worldwide box office: $1.51M Streets 1990 · Drama -
Worldwide box office: $1.1M The Passage 1979 · Action -
Worldwide box office: $17.8K Breezy 1973 · Drama
Kay Lenz's Career in Numbers
Kay Lenz's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Kay Lenz works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Breezy (1973) to Sallywood (2024), and the 1970s were the busiest decade.
Kay Lenz Movies by Decade
- 1970s 10
- 1980s 10
- 1990s 5
- 2010s 2
- 2020s 1
The 1970s were Kay Lenz's busiest decade, with 10 films.
Kay Lenz Movies by Genre
- Drama 6
- Action 4
- Comedy 3
- Tv movie 3
- Thriller 2
- Horror 2
- Documentary 1
- Family 1
- Romance 1
- Mystery 1
Drama is the genre Kay Lenz has worked in most, with 6 films, ahead of action (4).
Kay Lenz Filmography: Every Movie
Every film Kay Lenz is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 74. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.
- 2024
Sallywood as Kathryn Corrigan · Comedy Movie Echo Score: 85 - 2019
More Beautiful for Having Been Broken as Cassandra · Drama Movie Echo Score: 62 - 2017
Ding Dong, You’re Dead! The Making of “House” Documentary - 1998
The Adventures of Ragtime as Detective Hill · Family - 1997
A Gun, a Car, a Blonde as Peep / Madge · Thriller - 1997
Journey of the Heart as Marvelle · Tv movie - 1995
Gunfighter’s Moon as Linda Yarnell · Romance - 1990 Streets as Sargent · Drama Worldwide box office: $1.51M
- 1989
Murder by Night as Karen Hicks · Mystery - 1989 Physical Evidence as Deborah Quinn · Crime Worldwide box office: $3.56M
- 1988
Headhunter as Katherine Hall · Horror - 1988
Fear as Sharon Haden · Thriller - 1987 Death Wish 4: The Crackdown Action Worldwide box office: $6.88M
- 1987
Stripped to Kill as Detective Cody Sheenan · Drama - 1986 House Fantasy Worldwide box office: $19.4M
- 1983
Prisoners of the Lost Universe as Carrie Madison · Adventure - 1982
Fast-Walking as Moke · Comedy - 1980
Escape as Barbara Chilcoate · Tv movie - 1979
Sanctuary of Fear as Carol Bain · Tv movie - 1979 The Passage Action Worldwide box office: $1.1M
- 1978
Mean Dog Blues as Linda Ramsey · Action - 1978
The Initiation of Sarah as Sarah Goodwin · Horror - 1976
Moving Violation as Cam Johnson · Drama - 1976
The Great Scout & Cathouse Thursday as Thursday · Comedy - 1976
Rich Man, Poor Man as Kate Jordache · Drama - 1975
Upcoming Season as Susan - 1975
White Line Fever as Jerri Kane Hummer · Action - 1973 Breezy Drama Worldwide box office: $17.8K
Kay Lenz: Awards & Nominations
1 nomination across 1 award body. Every ceremony is listed newest first, with the category and the film.
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31st Golden Globe Awards- Kay Lenz: Nominated New Star of the Year – Actress Breezy
Who Is Kay Lenz?
Kay Lenz was born in Los Angeles, California, U.S. in 1953 and is 73 years old. Credited on films since 1973, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.
Kay Ann Lenz, born on March 4, 1953, is a prestigious American actress known for her notable works and multiple award winnings in both daytime and Primetime Emmy Award. Born to actor and producer Ted Lenz and a radio engineer and professional model, Kay Miller Lenz in Los Angeles, California, she made her debut as a baby on a show produced by her father. She started her acting career with stage name Kay Ann Kemper, transforming to Kay Lenz after her third role, a brief one in American Graffiti filmed in 1972.
Lenz began her career as a child actress featuring in 'This Is the Life' when she was just 14. Later, she made appearances in notable television shows like The Andy Griffith Show under the stage name Kay Ann Kemper. Her breakthrough came in the title-role performance as Breezy (1973) which earned her a Golden Globe Award nomination. Lenz also made guest appearances in several popular shows including The Streets of San Francisco, Gunsmoke, MacGyver, McCloud, Cannon, and Petrocelli. Besides films, she was also featured in Rod Stewart's music video for 'Infatuation' in 1984, winning a Primetime Emmy Award in 1989 for Midnight Caller. More recently, she played the lead role in the miniseries Rich Man, Poor Man which earned her an Emmy Award nomination.
Who Kay Lenz Makes Movies With
The actors and directors Kay Lenz shares the most films with. Dick Miller comes first, with 2 films together, followed by Norman Fell (2).
Kay Lenz: Questions & Answers
How many movies Kay Lenz has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.
How many movies has Kay Lenz been in?
Kay Lenz is credited on 28 films, from 1973 to 2024. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.
What is Kay Lenz's highest-grossing movie?
House (1986) is Kay Lenz's biggest box office hit, with $19.4M worldwide, ahead of Death Wish 4: The Crackdown (1987) ($6.88M). Across every film with box office figures, Kay Lenz's movies have made $32.5M.
Kay Lenz's biggest hits What is the best Kay Lenz movie?
By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Kay Lenz's best-rated film is Sallywood (2024) with a score of 85, followed by More Beautiful for Having Been Broken (2019) (62).
Best Kay Lenz movies, ranked Has Kay Lenz won an Oscar?
Kay Lenz has not been nominated for an Oscar. Across every ceremony in the awards database, Kay Lenz has 0 wins from 1 nomination.
How old is Kay Lenz?
Kay Lenz is 73 years old, born on March 4, 1953 in Los Angeles, California, U.S..
What is Kay Lenz's newest movie?
The most recent film on Kay Lenz's filmography is Sallywood (2024), in the role of Kathryn Corrigan.
Who does Kay Lenz work with most often?
Kay Lenz shares the most films with Dick Miller (2 films), Norman Fell (2 films) and Katt Shea (2 films).
The Best Kay Lenz Movies, Ranked
Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 28 credits.
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