Photo: Trailer for "Breezy" (1973) / Public domain (source: Wikimedia Commons)
My Take
Kay Lenz is the kind of versatile, hard-working performer I genuinely admire. Born in Los Angeles, she built a career spanning television, film, voice work, and the stage, succeeding in every arena. She led Clint Eastwood's Breezy in 1973, earning a Golden Globe nomination for newcomer, and later won both a Daytime and a Primetime Emmy, a rare double that speaks volumes. Hers was never the flashy fast track to stardom but a long, steady accumulation of fine work that earned its recognition over decades. I want to give heartfelt applause to a craftsman of such durability and quiet excellence.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Kay Lenz
- Name (Japanese)
- ケイ・レンツ
- Reading
- けい・れんつ
- Born
- March 4, 1953 (age 73)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Pisces / Snake
- Origin
- Los Angeles, California, United States
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- television actor / film actor / voice actor / stage actor / actor
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Grant High School
- University
- Private
Awards & achievements
- Emmy Award
- 1989 Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Kay Lenz born?
Born March 4, 1953 (age 73).
Where is Kay Lenz from?
Kay Lenz is from Los Angeles, California, United States.
What does Kay Lenz do?
Kay Lenz works as television actor, film actor, voice actor, stage actor, actor.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.