Nigel Davenport

Cerebral actor who brought depth to roles.

Nigel Davenport
Age85
Full NameArthur Nigel Davenport
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  • Prospects
  • The Biko Inquest
  • South Riding
  • Trainer
  • Prince Regent
  • Midsomer Murders
  • A Christmas Carol
  • Longitude
  • Keeping Up Appearances
  • Thirty-Minute Theatre
  • Masada
  • The Adventures of Robin Hood
  • Masterpiece Theatre: Lord Mountbatten - The Last Viceroy
  • The Detectives
  • Mosley
  • Chariots of Fire
  • Woof!
  • David Copperfield
  • The Last Valley
  • Without a Clue
  • The Uppercrust
  • The Assassination
  • Howards' Way
  • Play Dirty
  • The London Connection
  • Ladies in Charge
  • Zulu Dawn
  • The Upper Hand
  • Villain
  • Greystoke: The Legend of Tarzan, Lord of the Apes
  • Shirley's World
  • Phase IV
  • The Opium War
  • The Treasure Seekers
  • La regenta
  • Nighthawks
  • Hotel Shanghai
  • Shanghai Knights
  • The Virgin Soldiers
  • Sebastian
  • The Royal Hunt of the Sun
  • Dracula
  • Living Free
  • Bognor
  • The Island of Dr. Moreau
  • Oil Strike North
  • Sinful Davey
  • No Blade of Grass
  • Where the Spies Are

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The esteemed Davenport-Aitken family is a dynastic force of influence in the entertainment industry. Jack Davenport, born in 1973, is the son of the esteemed actors Maria Aitken and Nigel Davenport. After graduating from the University of East Anglia with a degree in Literature and Film Studies, Jack made his debut in Fierce Creatures (1997) and later starred in BBC's This Life (1996) as a public school educated barrister. His more recent works include Ultraviolet (1998) and The Talented Mr. Ripley (1999). His father, the late Nigel Davenport, was a renowned actor and assistant director, known for films such as A Man for All Seasons (1966) and Chariots of Fire (1981). Laura Davenport, Maria's daughter from her marriage to Nigel, is an accomplished actress, having appeared in The Monk (1990), Big Bad World (1999) and BBC Play of the Month (1965). Maria is an actress and writer, best known for her roles in A Fish Called Wanda (1988) and Asylum (2005). Her daughters, Alexandra and Victoria, are also actresses, having starred in How to Lose Friends & Alienate People (2008), Enduring Love (2004) and Damsels in Distress (2011) respectively. With such a vast portfolio of talent and creative excellence, the Davenport-Aitken family is a true embodiment of royalty.

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