Petra Davies
| Petra Davies | |
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Petra Davies pictured in 2000
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| Born |
24 July 1930 Eltham, London, England |
| Died | 22 March 2016 (aged 85) Abbey Wood, London, England |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1950–1994 |
| Spouse(s) | Jack May (1957-1997) (his death) |
Petra Davies (24 July 1930 – 22 March 2016) was a British actress.
Davies was born in Eltham, London, England on 24 July 1930 and grew up in Newport, Wales. Her parents were Welsh. She trained at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art 1947 - 1949.
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.
Davies married the actor, the late Jack May in 1957. They stayed married until his death in 1997.
Davies died on March 22, 2016, in Abbey Wood, London, England. She was survived by her two children, Henrietta and David.
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