Nigel Davenport

Movie Actor

Birthday May 23, 1928

Birth Sign Gemini

Birthplace England

DEATH DATE Oct 25, 2013 (85)

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About

British screen actor known for his roles in such acclaimed films as Dracula and A Man for All Seasons and in such television series as Howards' Way and Trainer. Also a stage performer, he often acted at London's Royal Court Theatre.

Before Fame

After attending Trinity College, Oxford, he made his stage acting debut at the Savoy Theatre in London's West End.

Trivia

He appeared with legendary actor Laurence Olivier in the 1960 movie version of The Entertainer.

Family Life

His first marriage, to Margaret White, produced a son and a daughter. With his second wife, Maria Aitken, he raised a third child named Jack; Jack Davenport would later co-star in the popular Pirates of the Caribbean films.

Associated With

His life story was the subject of a 1997 episode of television host Michael Aspel's documentary series This Is Your Life.