Petra Davies

Petra Davies

Petra Davies pictured in 2000
Born (1930-07-24)24 July 1930
Eltham, London, England
Died 22 March 2016(2016-03-22) (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. Her TV roles included appearances in Vanity Fair, Precious Bane, Destination Downing Street, Emma, ITV Play of the Week, Dolly, Z-Cars, Crown Court and General Hospital. Her films have included Four Days (1951), Operation Amsterdam (1959) and The Silent Invasion (1962).

Davies retired in 1991, having last appeared in an episode of The Ruth Rendell Mysteries.[3]

Personal life

Davies married the actor, the late Jack May in 1957. They stayed married until his death in 1997.[2]

Death

Davies died on March 22, 2016, in Abbey Wood, London, England. She was survived by her two children,[2] Henrietta and David.

References

  1. ↑ https://www.thestage.co.uk/features/obituaries/2016/obituary-petra-davies/
  2. 1 2 3 4 Lentz, Harris III (July 2016). "Petra Davies, 85". Classic Images (493): 50–51.
  3. 1 2 Quinn, Michael (May 25, 2016). "Obituary: Petra Davies". The Stage. Retrieved 19 July 2016.
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