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Charles Davis

1925 – 2009

Irish actor

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Lived 1925 – 2009 (aged 84). Charles Davis was an Irish film actor, television actor, screenwriter and film director.

Charles Davis (31 August 1925 – 12 December 2009) was an Irish character actor, writer and director. He was born in Dublin, Ireland.

Career Davis started his acting career at the Abbey Theatre in Dublin and had over 1,000 performances on Broadway.

Davis appeared in over 20 movies and over 100 TV shows. Among his movies were The Desert Rats, The King's Thief, The Young Stranger and The Wreck of the Mary Deare. The TV shows he appeared in included Dynasty, Lock-Up, Alfred Hitchcock Presents, The Cara Williams Show, Night Gallery,The Wild Wild West and Leave It to Beaver.

Davis was also a writer, director and film producer. He wrote, directed and produced feature films including Kennedy’s Ireland, Thunder Run, Happy as the Grass Was Green (also released under the title Hazel’s People) and The Violent Ones.

Death Davis died from a heart attack on 12 December 2009, aged 84, in Thousand Oaks, California.

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Charles Davis?

Irish actor (1925-2009)

When was Charles Davis born?

Charles Davis was born on 31 August 1925.

When did Charles Davis die?

Charles Davis died on 12 December 2009.

What was Charles Davis's occupation?

Charles Davis was a film actor, television actor, screenwriter and film director.

What nationality was Charles Davis?

Charles Davis was Irish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Charles Davis

· Wikidata: Q5076760

· DBpedia: Charles Davis (actor)

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