Petra Davies (24 July 1930 – 22 March 2016)[2] was a British actress.
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Petra Davies | |
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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 | [1] |
Children | 2 |
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]
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]
Davies was married to the actor Jack May from 1957 until his death in 1997.[2]
Davies died on 22 March 2016 in Abbey Wood, London, England. She was survived by her two children,[2] Henrietta and David.