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==Life and career== | ==Life and career== | ||
Davenport was born on 24 April 1933 in [[Sale, Greater Manchester|Sale]], [[Cheshire]], and began acting in 1961 with a theatre role in ''[[Caesar and Cleopatra (play)|Caesar and Cleopatra]]'' at the [[Oxford Playhouse|Playhouse]] in [[Oxford]].{{sfn|Noble|1982|p=356}} | [[File:Wiebba-Wiebba.jpg|thumb|right|Davenport as Yarna d'al' Gargan (aka Wiebba-Wiebba)]] | ||
Davenport was born on 24 April 1933 in [[Sale, Greater Manchester|Sale]], [[Cheshire|Cheshire]], and began acting in 1961 with a theatre role in ''[[Caesar and Cleopatra (play)|Caesar and Cleopatra]]'' at the [[Oxford Playhouse|Playhouse]] in [[Oxford|Oxford]].{{sfn|Noble|1982|p=356}} | |||
Her film work includes roles in ''[[Return of the Jedi]]'' (as [[Yarna d'al' Gargan]], originally billed as "Fat Dancer"), ''[[The Return of the Pink Panther]]'', ''[[Adventures of a Plumber's Mate]]'', ''[[Carry On Emmannuelle]]'', ''[[The Tempest (1979 film)|The Tempest]]'' and ''[[The Elephant Man (film)|The Elephant Man]]''. On television, she appeared on ''[[Remington Steele]]'', ''[[Doctor Who]]'', ''[[Minder (TV series)|Minder]]'', ''[[George and Mildred]]'', ''[[Robin's Nest (TV series)|Robin's Nest]]'', ''[[Fawlty Towers]]'' and at least three episodes of ''[[On the Buses]]'', among others.<ref name=bfi/> She also made a cameo appearance in an episode of ''[[Mind Your Language]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bfi.org.uk/films-tv-people/4ce2b845c2ea1|title=Repent at Leisure (1979)}}</ref> Among the last of her television appearances was a 1993 episode of ''[[The Smell of Reeves and Mortimer]]''.<ref name="IMDB"> | Her film work includes roles in ''[[Return of the Jedi|Return of the Jedi]]'' (as [[Yarna d'al' Gargan|Yarna d'al' Gargan]], originally billed as "Fat Dancer"), ''[[The Return of the Pink Panther]]'', ''[[Adventures of a Plumber's Mate]]'', ''[[Carry On Emmannuelle]]'', ''[[The Tempest (1979 film)|The Tempest]]'' and ''[[The Elephant Man (film)|The Elephant Man]]''. On television, she appeared on ''[[Remington Steele|Remington Steele]]'', ''[[Doctor Who|Doctor Who]]'', ''[[Minder (TV series)|Minder]]'', ''[[George and Mildred]]'', ''[[Robin's Nest (TV series)|Robin's Nest]]'', ''[[Fawlty Towers]]'' and at least three episodes of ''[[On the Buses]]'', among others.<ref name=bfi/> She also made a cameo appearance in an episode of ''[[Mind Your Language]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bfi.org.uk/films-tv-people/4ce2b845c2ea1|title=Repent at Leisure (1979)}}</ref> Among the last of her television appearances was a 1993 episode of ''[[The Smell of Reeves and Mortimer|The Smell of Reeves and Mortimer]]''.<ref name="IMDB"> | ||
{{IMDb name|0202575|Davenport}}. | {{IMDb name|0202575|Davenport}}. | ||
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==Death== | ==Death== | ||
Davenport stopped working after suffering a series of strokes in the 1990s. She died at the age of 68 in London on 25 February 2002<ref name=bfi>{{cite web|url=http://www.bfi.org.uk/films-tv-people/4ce2ba20ce2f5|title=Claire Davenport}}</ref> (not 4 March, as often stated) from [[kidney failure]]. | Davenport stopped working after suffering a series of strokes in the 1990s. She died at the age of 68 in London on 25 February 2002<ref name=bfi>{{cite web|url=http://www.bfi.org.uk/films-tv-people/4ce2ba20ce2f5|title=Claire Davenport}}</ref> (not 4 March, as often stated) from [[kidney failure|kidney failure]]. | ||
==Filmography== | ==Filmography== | ||
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* {{Find a Grave|13681900|accessdate=28 August 2010}} | * {{Find a Grave|13681900|accessdate=28 August 2010}} | ||
* [http://www.aveleyman.com/ActorCredit.aspx?ActorID=4219 Davenport Profile on Avelyman.com] | * [http://www.aveleyman.com/ActorCredit.aspx?ActorID=4219 Davenport Profile on Avelyman.com] | ||
* https://web.archive.org/web/20130823072539/http://starwarsblog.starwars.com/index.php/2013/08/19/star-wars-mysteries-who-is-wiebba-wiebba/ | * [https://web.archive.org/web/20130823072539/http://starwarsblog.starwars.com/index.php/2013/08/19/star-wars-mysteries-who-is-wiebba-wiebba/ Star Wars mysteries: Who is Wiebba Wiebba] | ||
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Latest revision as of 15:05, 24 February 2023
Claire Davenport | |
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| Born | Claire Bernice Davenport 24 April 1933 |
| Died | 25 February 2002 (aged 68) London, England |
| Occupation | British actress |
| Years active | 1961 - 1994 |
Claire Bernice Davenport (24 April 1933 – 25 February 2002) was an English character actress well known for her large physique.[1]
Life and career
Davenport was born on 24 April 1933 in Sale, Cheshire, and began acting in 1961 with a theatre role in Caesar and Cleopatra at the Playhouse in Oxford.[2]
Her film work includes roles in Return of the Jedi (as Yarna d'al' Gargan, originally billed as "Fat Dancer"), The Return of the Pink Panther, Adventures of a Plumber's Mate, Carry On Emmannuelle, The Tempest and The Elephant Man. On television, she appeared on Remington Steele, Doctor Who, Minder, George and Mildred, Robin's Nest, Fawlty Towers and at least three episodes of On the Buses, among others.[3] She also made a cameo appearance in an episode of Mind Your Language.[4] Among the last of her television appearances was a 1993 episode of The Smell of Reeves and Mortimer.[5]
Death
Davenport stopped working after suffering a series of strokes in the 1990s. She died at the age of 68 in London on 25 February 2002[3] (not 4 March, as often stated) from kidney failure.
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | Ladies Who Do | Passerby | Uncredited |
| 1969 | Crossplot | Wedding guest | |
| 1969 | Carry On Again Doctor | Wedding Guest | Uncredited |
| 1970 | Some Will, Some Won't | Blowzy Woman | |
| 1971 | On the Buses | Peggy | |
| 1973 | The Best Pair of Legs in the Business | Eating lady | |
| 1975 | The Return of the Pink Panther | Masseuse | |
| 1976 | The Bawdy Adventures of Tom Jones | Mrs Bakewell | Uncredited |
| The Pink Panther Strikes Again | Hotel Maid | Scenes deleted | |
| Intimate Games | Fat stripper | ||
| 1978 | Rosie Dixon - Night Nurse | Mrs Buchanan | |
| Jubilee | First Customs Lady | ||
| Adventures of a Plumber's Mate | Belinda | ||
| Carry On Emmannuelle | Blonde in pub | ||
| 1979 | The Tempest | Sycorax | |
| Birth of the Beatles | Nude | ||
| 1980 | The Elephant Man | Fat Lady | |
| 1983 | Screamtime | Mrs. Harlett | Uncredited |
| Return of the Jedi | Fat Dancer | ||
| 1989 | War Requiem | Charge Sister / Britannia | |
| 1990 | Camping | English camper |
Partial television roles
| Title | Year | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Bulldog Breed | 1962 | Landlady |
| The Rag Trade | 1963 | Myrtle |
| Doctor Who | 1964 | The Empress |
| Love Story | 1964 | Miss Denning |
| Crossroads | 1964 | Miss Montgomery |
| The Sullavan Brothers | 1965 | Mrs Melvin |
| The Baron | 1966 | Anna Lubovitch |
| Gideon's Way | 1966 | Helen |
| Ways with Words | 1966 | Woman in restaurant |
| George and the Dragon | 1968 | Samantha |
| ITV Playhouse | 1968 | Mrs Mosscrop |
| Theatre 625 | 1968 | Mrs Bliss |
| Boy meets Girl | 1968 | Nurse Vileski |
| Armchair Theatre | 1969 | Mrs Kapodis |
| W. Somerset Maugham | 1970 | Rosa |
| The Other Reg Varney | 1970 | Various characters |
| Play for Today | 1971 | Nurse |
| The Misfit | 1971 | Boris |
| Queenie's Castle | 1971 | Glenda |
| Stage 2 | 1972 | Woman |
| Menace | 1972 | Barmaid |
| On the Buses | 1973 | Mrs Webb |
| The Song of Songs | 1973 | Neighbour |
| Hey Brian! | 1973 | Woman |
| Pollyanna | 1973 | Mrs Spencer |
| Shoulder to Shoulder | 1974 | Nurse Pine |
| Fawlty Towers | 1975 | Mrs Wilson |
| Don't Drink The Water | 1975 | Bertha |
| Couples | 1976 | Mrs Bagley |
| George and Mildred | 1976 | Shop assistant |
| The Fuzz | 1977 | Miss Bullock |
| Angels | 1978 | Doreen Smith |
| George and Mildred | 1978 | Gloria Rumbold |
| Mind Your Language | 1979 | Eva |
| Metal Mickey | 1981 | Cavewoman |
| By the Sword Divided | 1983 - 1985 | Mrs Dumfrey |
| Minder | 1985 | Nigel's Mum |
| Alice in Wonderland | 1986 | The Duchess |
Notes
- ^ McFarlane, Brian (16 May 2016). The Encyclopedia of British Film: Fourth edition. Oxford University Press. ISBN 9781526111968.
- ^ Noble 1982, p. 356.
- ^ a b "Claire Davenport".
- ^ "Repent at Leisure (1979)".
- ^ Davenport at IMDb.
Bibliography
- Noble, Peter, ed. (1982). 1982 Screen International Film And TV Year Book. London: King Publications.
External links
- Claire Davenport at IMDb
- "Claire Davenport". Find a Grave. Retrieved 28 August 2010.
- Davenport Profile on Avelyman.com
- Star Wars mysteries: Who is Wiebba Wiebba
