Petra Davies

Petra Davies (24 July 1930 – 22 March 2016)[2] was a British actress.

Petra Davies
Davies in 2000
Born(1930-07-24)24 July 1930
Eltham, London, England
Died22 March 2016(2016-03-22) (aged 85)
Abbey Wood, London, England
OccupationActress
Years active1950–1994
Spouse
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(m. 1957; died 1997)​
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Children2

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
  2. Lentz, Harris III (July 2016). "Petra Davies, 85". Classic Images (493): 50–51.
  3. Quinn, Michael (25 May 2016). "Obituary: Petra Davies". The Stage. Retrieved 19 July 2016.
  4. "Petra Davies | Movies and Filmography". AllMovie.
  5. "Petra Davies | Theatricalia". theatricalia.com.
  6. "Petra Davies". British Academy of Film and Television Arts. 16 June 2017.
  7. "Petra Davies". aveleyman.com.
  8. "Petra Davies". British Film Institute. Archived from the original on 25 November 2020.
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