Petra Davies
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Petra Davies | |
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 Petra Davies pictured in 2000 | |
| Born | 24 July 1930 Eltham, London, England |
| Died | 22 March 2016 (aged 85) Abbey Wood, London, England |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1950–1994 |
| Spouse(s) | Jack May (1957–1997) (his death)[1] |
Petra Davies (24 July 1930 – 22 March 2016)[2] was a British actress.
Early years[]
Davies was born in Eltham, London, England on 24 July 1930 and grew up in Newport, Wales. Her parents were Welsh.[2] She trained at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art 1947 - 1949.[3]
Career[]
Davies had many television appearances and had worked in films and theatre.[4][5] Her TV roles included appearances in Vanity Fair, Precious Bane, Destination Downing Street, Emma, Melissa, ITV Play of the Week, Dolly, The Saint, Z-Cars, Crown Court and General Hospital.[6][7] Her films have included Four Days (1951), Operation Amsterdam (1959), The Silent Invasion (1962) and Two Letter Alibi (1962).[8]
Davies' last appearance was in an episode of The Ruth Rendell Mysteries.[3]
Personal life[]
Davies was married to the actor Jack May from 1957 until his death in 1997.[2]
Death[]
Davies died on 22 March 2016 in Abbey Wood, London, England. She was survived by her two children,[2] Henrietta and David.
References[]
- ^ https://www.thestage.co.uk/features/obituaries/2016/obituary-petra-davies/
- ^ Jump up to: a b c d Lentz, Harris III (July 2016). "Petra Davies, 85". Classic Images (493): 50–51.
- ^ Jump up to: a b Quinn, Michael (25 May 2016). "Obituary: Petra Davies". The Stage. Retrieved 19 July 2016.
- ^ "Petra Davies | Movies and Filmography". AllMovie.
- ^ "Petra Davies | Theatricalia". theatricalia.com.
- ^ "Petra Davies". www.bafta.org. 16 June 2017.
- ^ "Petra Davies". www.aveleyman.com.
- ^ "Petra Davies". BFI.
External links[]
- 2016 deaths
- British actresses
- 1930 births
- Actresses from London
- Alumni of the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art