Quick Info
| Profession | Actress |
|---|---|
| Nationality | British |
| Date of Birth | 28/02/1933 |
| Age | 51 years (died on 07, Sep, 1984) |
| Birthplace | Southport, Lancashire, England |
| Date of Death | 07/09/1984 |
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Bio/Wiki
| Jennifer Kendal Kapoor was an English actress and the founder of the Prithvi Theatre in Mumbai, India. | |
| She lived most of her life in India after moving there as a child with her traveling theatre family. | |
| She was known for her work in both stage and screen, particularly in films produced by Merchant Ivory Productions. |
Physical Stats & More
| Eye Color | Hazel Blue |
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| Hair Color | Light Blonde |
Personal Life
| She first met Shashi Kapoor in Calcutta in 1956 while playing Miranda in 'The Tempest'. | |
| After two years of dating, they married in July 1958. | |
| She was diagnosed with terminal colon cancer in 1982 (some sources say 1983) and passed away in London in 1984. | |
| In her final days, she spent time with her parents in her family home in Britain. |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Affairs/Boyfriends | Shashi Kapoor, Indian Actor (1956-1958) |
| Husband/Spouse | Shashi Kapoor |
| Marriage Date | July 1958 |
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Family
| Father | Geoffrey Kendal (an English actor-manager) |
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| Mother | Laura Liddell (ran a travelling theatre company) |
| Siblings | Felicity Kendal, an English actress (younger) |
| Spouse | Shashi Kapoor |
| Children | Kunal Kapoor (Ad Maker), Karan Kapoor (Photographer), Sanjana Kapoor (Entrepreneur) |
Career
| Nominated for BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role for 36 Chowringhee Lane (1981) | |
| Film appearances include Shakespeare Wallah (1965), Bombay Talkie (1970), Junoon (1978), Heat and Dust (1983), Ghare Baire (1984), and The Far Pavilions (1983-84) | |
| Co-founder of Prithvi Theatre with Shashi Kapoor | |
| Founder of the Prithvi Theatre | |
| Actress and costume designer known for 36 Chowringhee Lane (1981), Junoon (1979), and The Far Pavilions (1984) |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Jennifer Kendal's smoking habits are unknown. | |
| 2. Jennifer Kendal consumed alcohol. | |
| 3. She was born in Southport, England, to an English actor-manager. | |
| 4. Her childhood was mostly spent in India. | |
| 5. Her parents, Geoffrey Kendal and Laura Liddell, managed the famous travelling theater group, "Shakespeareana," later portrayed in the book and film "Shakespeare Wallah." | |
| 6. Jennifer Kendal first met Shashi Kapoor in Calcutta while playing Miranda in "The Tempest" in 1956. | |
| 7. After two years of dating, Jennifer and Shashi Kapoor got married in July 1958. | |
| 8. She played an instrumental role in the revival of Prithvi Theatre in Bombay (now Mumbai) with Shashi Kapoor. | |
| 9. Jennifer Kendal and Shashi Kapoor acted together in multiple films, particularly those produced by Merchant Ivory Productions. | |
| 10. She was diagnosed with Terminal Colon Cancer in 1982 and passed away in 1984. | |
| 11. She died in London, England, UK at the age of 50 or 51. |