Phyllis Kennedy

Biography

Phyllis Kennedy was an American actress born on June 16, 1914, in Detroit, Michigan. She began her acting career on the New York stage before transitioning to film, where she was cast alongside notable actresses such as Ginger Rogers and Katharine Hepburn. Her notable films include "Vivacious Lady" (1938) and "Mother Carey's Chickens" (1938). Kennedy's talent for comedy dancing caught the attention of Rogers, leading to several opportunities in Hollywood.