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	Jack May (1957-1997) (his death)

Petra Davies (24 July 1930 – 22 March 2016) 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. She trained at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art 1947 - 1949.

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.

Personal life

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

Death

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

External links

• Petra Davies at IMDb
• Obituary - The Stage