Rita Davies
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Person

Rita Davies

Known for
Acting
Born
February 24, 1933
Died
January 19, 2016
Place of birth
Hertfordshire, England, UK
Also known as
Ann Rita Davies, Rita Whicker Davies

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Biography

Rita Davies (24 February 1933 – 19 January 2016) was a British character actress whose career spanned nearly six decades. She is best known for her cameo as the Historian's Wife in Monty Python and the Holy Grail (1975) and her sustained role as Sarah Frobisher-Smythe in House of Anubis (2011). Her other film credits include Children of Men (2006), The Da Vinci Code (2006), and Beauty and the Beast (2017, posthumous). On television she appeared in Brideshead Revisited (2008), Casualty, Doctors, Call the Midwife, Unforgotten, and Sherlock. She died of cancer at age 82 in Esher, Surrey. No major awards are on record.

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In Catlg

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Acting (1)

Filmography

  • Beauty and the BeastFilm · 2017 · as Old Woman
  • CuffsTV · 2015 · as Valerie Dukes · 1 episode
  • UnforgottenTV · 2015 · as Mary White · 1 episode
  • Alan Partridge: Alpha PapaFilm · 2013 · as Old Woman on Pier
  • SouthcliffeTV · 2013 · as Queenie · 2 episodes
  • The Best OfferFilm · 2013 · as Mrs. Derain
  • The ListFilm · 2013 · as Martha Rove
  • Acts of GodfreyFilm · 2012 · as Saga Lady 1
  • Call the MidwifeTV · 2012 · as Pegeen · 1 episode
  • CuckooTV · 2012 · as Mary · 1 episode
  • Lad: A Yorkshire StoryFilm · 2012 · as Bookshop Owner
  • Private PeacefulFilm · 2012 · as Old Lady
  • StarlingsTV · 2012 · as Mrs. Wisley · 1 episode
  • House of AnubisTV · 2011 · as Sarah Frobisher-Smythe · 60 episodes
  • Reuniting the RubinsFilm · 2011 · as Old Lady
  • The TripFilm · 2011 · as Dove Cottage Worker
  • VeraTV · 2011 · as Sister Benedict · 1 episode
  • Without YouTV · 2011 · as Mrs Sutton · 2 episodes
  • MongrelsTV · 2010 · as Margaret · 1 episode
  • SherlockTV · 2010 · as Blind Lady · 1 episode
  • Ashes to AshesTV · 2008 · as Elsie Staines · 1 episode
  • Brideshead RevisitedFilm · 2008 · as Nanny Hawkins
  • Of Best IntentionsFilm · 2008 · Acting
  • The BrokenFilm · 2008 · as Old Lady in Underground
  • The InbetweenersTV · 2008 · as Old Lady · 1 episode
  • LewisTV · 2007 · as Edna O'Brien · 1 episode
  • Children of MenFilm · 2006 · as Café Customer
  • Driving LessonsFilm · 2006 · as Mrs. Robottom (uncredited)
  • The Da Vinci CodeFilm · 2006 · as Elegant Woman at Rosslyn
  • Footprints in the SnowFilm · 2005 · as Old Lady in Bar
  • 55 Degrees NorthTV · 2004 · as Harriet Graham · 1 episode
  • Murder in SuburbiaTV · 2004 · as Minnie · 1 episode
  • My Life in FilmTV · 2004 · as Mary · 3 episodes
  • The Last Horror MovieFilm · 2004 · as Grandma
  • TempoFilm · 2003 · as Juliana
  • The Wolves of KromerFilm · 1998 · as Fanny
  • Silent WitnessTV · 1996 · as Mears' Mother · 1 episode
  • Kavanagh Q.C.TV · 1995 · as Mrs. Harmer · 1 episode
  • O Mary This LondonFilm · 1994 · as Picket at clinic
  • W.S.H.: The Myth of the Urban MythFilm · 1994 · Acting
  • Deadly ObsessionFilm · 1992 · as Beth
  • HeartbeatTV · 1992 · as Flo Chorley · 1 episode
  • Teenage Health FreakTV · 1991 · as Auntie Pam · 1 episode
  • Keeping Up AppearancesTV · 1990 · as Mrs. Lomax · 1 episode
  • ClawsFilm · 1987 · as Mrs Morris
  • Ladies in ChargeTV · 1986 · as Mrs Blessed · 1 episode
  • Screen TwoTV · 1985 · as Picket at clinic · 1 episode
  • The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole Aged 13¾TV · 1985 · as Dr. Gray's Receptionist · 1 episode
  • What Mad PursuitFilm · 1985 · as Lady at Literary Luncheon
  • Mr. Palfrey of WestminsterTV · 1984 · as Miss Hewlett · 1 episode
  • Number 10TV · 1983 · as Mrs Hampton · 1 episode
  • Monty Python and the Holy GrailFilm · 1975 · as Historian's Wife
  • Baby LoveFilm · 1974 · as 1st Policewoman
  • DoomwatchFilm · 1972 · as Mrs. Murray
  • Play for TodayTV · 1970 · as Matron · 1 episode
  • Liar!Film · 1969 · as Receptionist
  • Monty Python's Flying CircusTV · 1969 · as Distraught Wife · 1 episode
  • Nicholas NicklebyTV · 1968 · as Mrs. Lenville · 2 episodes
  • BBC Play of the MonthTV · 1965 · Acting · 1 episode
  • Out of the UnknownTV · 1965 · as Receptionist · 1 episode
  • Drama 61-67TV · 1961 · as Woman in Station · 1 episode
  • Ghost SquadTV · 1961 · as W.P.C · 1 episode
  • MaigretTV · 1960 · as Germaine · 1 episode
  • Sunday-Night PlayTV · 1960 · as Penny · 1 episode
  • The Men From Room 13TV · 1959 · as Joyce · 1 episode
  • Armchair TheatreTV · 1956 · as Nurse · 1 episode

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