John Davey

John Davey (born June 25, 1939) is a retired American actor. He is best known for portraying Captain Marvel on the Shazam! television series in the mid-1970s after Jackson Bostwick was dismissed in the early part of the second season.

Early life, family and education Davey was raised in Winnemucca, Nevada, the only city in Humboldt County, Nevada. He graduated from Humboldt County High School in 1957. He acted in many TV movies.

Davey's most prominent performances were in his leading role as the superhero character Captain Marvel on the television series Shazam!. (The original actor for the role, Jackson Bostwick, was fired by the show's producers who believed Bostwick did not appear for filming as an attempt to increase his salary, Bostwick successfully litigated against Filmation Associates, which was forced to pay him for the remainder of his contract, plus residuals, including the entire second season.) Davey has recalled that the producers were hastily seeking to replace Bostwick. As Captain Marvel, Davey appeared in three episodes of Isis, a companion TV series.

Personal life Davey has a son, Thomas Lilburn Davey (born on May 23, 1967), granddaughter (nameless), a grandson Kian Seiter, and granddaughter Kylee Rice.

Screen roles +John Davey filmography Year Title Role Notes 1965 Perry Mason Football Player Episode: "The Case of the 12th Wildcat" (uncredited) 1970 There Was a Crooked Man... Riot Guard Uncredited 1971 Night Gallery McWhirter Episode: "Death in the Family/The Merciful/Class of '99/Witches' Feast" (segment "Class of '99") 1971–1972 Ironside Second Trainer / MP Episodes: "The Savage Sentry", "Good Samaritan" 1971–1972 The F.B.I. Truck Driver Episode: "The Outcast", "Bitter Harbor" 1972 Mod Squad Matty Ryun Episode: "Sanctuary" 1972 Room 222 Tom Halstead Episode: "Mr. Wrong" 1972 They Only Kill Their Masters Head Removalist Uncredited 1973 Beg, Borrow, or Steal Guard TV movie 1973 The Odd Couple Andreas Episode: "The Odyssey Couple" 1973–1974 The Rookies Roy / Jenks Episodes: "The Old Neighborhood", "Life Robbery" 1975 Cannon Danny Fairchild / Lieutenant Waley Episodes: "The Iceman", "Perfect Fit for a Frame" 1975 S.W.A.T. Novak Episode: "Omega One (1975) 1975 Sky Heist Deputy Freedman TV movie 1975–1976 Isis Captain Marvel Episodes: "Now You See It...", "...And Now You Don't", "Funny Gal" 1975–1976 Shazam! Captain Marvel 11 episodes 1976 Black Sheep Squadron Third Marine Episode: "New Georgia on My Mind (1976) 1977 3 Women Dr. Norton 1977 The Late Show Sergeant Dayton 1977–1980 Barnaby Jones Officer Portland / Harry Towler / Tank Bronson / etc. 5 episodes 1977–1980 The Rockford Files Mechanic / Rudy / Cowboy / etc. 6 episodes 1978 The Comedy Company Cop TV movie 1979 Goldie and the Boxer Murphy TV movie 1979 Institute for Revenge I.F.R. Member TV movie 1981 CHiPs Communications Sergeant Episode: "11–99: Officer Needs Help" (1981) 1982 Marian Rose White Maxie TV movie 1983 Deal of the Century Pilot on Screen 1983 Remington Steele 'Blazin' Billy Flynn Episode: "Steele Knuckles and Glass Jaws" (1983) 1984 Hawaiian Heat Sergeant Elliot Episode: pilot (Sept. 14, 1984) 1984 Whiz Kids Driver Episode: "Father's Day" (1984) 1985 J.O.E. and the Colonel Wilson TV movie 1985 Scarecrow and Mrs. King Episode: "Vigilante Mothers" (1985) 1985 The Boys Next Door Watkins 1985 The Twilight Zone Officer Episode: "Healer/Children's Zoo/Kentucky Rye" (segment "Kentucky Rye") 1986 A Fine Mess Detective Horn 1987 MacGyver State Trooper Episode: "Phoenix Under Siege" (1987) 1987 Max Headroom Episode: "Blipverts" (1987)