About Kay Cousins Johnson
Lived 1923 – 1980 (aged 56). Kay Cousins Johnson was an American screenwriter.
Kay Cousins Johnson (May 28, 1923 - January 20, 1980) was an American actress and screenwriter born in Los Angeles, California. Born Kay Levy, she is known for her appearances in television series such as The Twilight Zone, Wagon Train, and I Led 3 Lives, in addition to writing the 1978 horror film Jennifer.
Acting work
Climax! (1956) (TV) Private Secretary (1956) (TV) as Cecile I Led 3 Lives (1956) (TV) as Comrade Anna Studio 57 (1958) (TV) Wagon Train (1958) (TV) as Mrs. Miller M Squad (1958) (TV) as Mrs. Walsh The Rifleman (1959) (TV) as Flo The Twilight Zone (1960) (TV) (Season 2 Episode 11: "The Night of the Meek") as Irate Mother Ben Casey (1964) (TV) as Gloria The Restless Ones (1965) as Diner Waitress The Wild Wild West (1967) (TV) as Matron
Writing work
ABC Afterschool Specials (1976 episode: "Mighty Moose and the Quarterback Kid") Jennifer (1978)
Personal life Cousins studied at the Actors' Lab in Hollywood, where she met and married Russell Johnson, the actor who played the Professor on Gilligan's Island. The couple had two children together, a daughter Kim and a son David.
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Who was Kay Cousins Johnson?
American actress and screenwriter
When was Kay Cousins Johnson born?
Kay Cousins Johnson was born on 28 May 1923 in Los Angeles.
When did Kay Cousins Johnson die?
Kay Cousins Johnson died on 20 January 1980 in Century City, California.
What was Kay Cousins Johnson's occupation?
Kay Cousins Johnson was a screenwriter.
What nationality was Kay Cousins Johnson?
Kay Cousins Johnson was American.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: Kay Cousins Johnson
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