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Claire Davenport

Bio: Claire Davenport (24 April 1933 – 4 March 2002) was an English actress well known for her "junoesque" form and who was often cast in character roles which highlighted her large physique.
Born: Mon, Apr 24 1933
Birthplace: Sale, Cheshire, England, UK

Death: Mon, Mar 04 2002
Claire Davenport is 68 years old
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Poster of The Funny Blokes of British Comedy
The Funny Blokes of British Comedy
Claire Davenport would have been no older than 68 in The Funny Blokes of British Comedy as 'Mrs. Wilson (archive footage) (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 03 2005
Poster of What's a Carry On?
What's a Carry On?
Claire Davenport was 65 in What's a Carry On? as 'Wedding Guest (archive footage) (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 29 1998
Poster of Camping
Camping
Claire Davenport was 56 in Camping as 'Engelsktalende tysker'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 09 1990
Poster of War Requiem
War Requiem
Claire Davenport was 55 in War Requiem as 'Ward Sister/Britannia'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 06 1989
Poster of Return of the Jedi
Return of the Jedi
Claire Davenport was 50 in Return of the Jedi as 'Fat Dancer'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 25 1983
Poster of The Best of the Adventures
The Best of the Adventures
Claire Davenport was 47 in The Best of the Adventures as 'Belinda (archive footage) (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 1981
Poster of The Elephant Man
The Elephant Man
Claire Davenport was 47 in The Elephant Man as 'Fat Lady'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 09 1980
Poster of Birth of the Beatles
Birth of the Beatles
Claire Davenport was 46 in Birth of the Beatles as 'Nude Model'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 23 1979
Poster of The Tempest
The Tempest
Claire Davenport was 46 in The Tempest as 'Sycorax'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 13 1979
Poster of Carry On Emmannuelle
Carry On Emmannuelle
Claire Davenport was 45 in Carry On Emmannuelle as 'Blonde in Pub'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 12 1978
Poster of Adventures of a Plumber's Mate
Adventures of a Plumber's Mate
Claire Davenport was 45 in Adventures of a Plumber's Mate as 'Belinda'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 01 1978
Poster of Jubilee
Jubilee
Claire Davenport was 44 in Jubilee as 'Customs Lady'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 01 1978
Poster of Rosie Dixon - Night Nurse
Rosie Dixon - Night Nurse
Claire Davenport was 44 in Rosie Dixon - Night Nurse as 'Mrs. Buchanan'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 01 1978
Poster of Six Characters in Search of an Author
Six Characters in Search of an Author
Claire Davenport was 44 in Six Characters in Search of an Author as 'Madame Pace'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 05 1977
Poster of The Bawdy Adventures of Tom Jones
The Bawdy Adventures of Tom Jones
Claire Davenport was 43 in The Bawdy Adventures of Tom Jones as 'Mrs. Bakewell (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sun, Aug 01 1976
Poster of Intimate Games
Intimate Games
Claire Davenport was 43 in Intimate Games as 'Fat stripper'.
Movie Released: Mon, May 31 1976
Poster of The Return of the Pink Panther
The Return of the Pink Panther
Claire Davenport was 42 in The Return of the Pink Panther as 'Masseuse'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 21 1975
Poster of Malachi's Cove
Malachi's Cove
Claire Davenport was 40 in Malachi's Cove as 'Lady in Store'.
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 01 1973
Poster of The Best Pair of Legs in the Business
The Best Pair of Legs in the Business
Claire Davenport was 39 in The Best Pair of Legs in the Business as 'Eating Lady'.
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 01 1973
Poster of Peer Gynt
Peer Gynt
Claire Davenport was 39 in Peer Gynt as 'Additional cast'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 26 1972
Poster of On the Buses
On the Buses
Claire Davenport was 38 in On the Buses as 'Peggy Williams'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 09 1971
Poster of Carry On Again Doctor
Carry On Again Doctor
Claire Davenport was 36 in Carry On Again Doctor as 'Wedding Guest (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 05 1969
Poster of Crossplot
Crossplot
Claire Davenport was 36 in Crossplot as 'Wedding Guest'.
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 25 1969
Poster of The Last Train Through Harecastle Tunnel
The Last Train Through Harecastle Tunnel
Claire Davenport was 36 in The Last Train Through Harecastle Tunnel as 'Megs'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 01 1969
Poster of Doctor Who: Marco Polo
Doctor Who: Marco Polo
Claire Davenport was 30 in Doctor Who: Marco Polo as 'Empress'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 04 1964

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Poster of In Sickness and in Health
In Sickness and in Health
Claire Davenport was 52+ in In Sickness and in Health as 'Lady in Loo'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 01 1985
Poster of Freud
Freud
Claire Davenport was 51+ in Freud as 'Teresa'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 14 1984
Poster of By the Sword Divided
By the Sword Divided
Claire Davenport was 50+ in By the Sword Divided as 'Mrs Dumfry'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 16 1983
Poster of Remington Steele
Remington Steele
Claire Davenport was 49+ in Remington Steele as 'Hilda Lake'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 01 1982
Poster of Minder
Minder
Claire Davenport was 46+ in Minder as 'Nigel's Mum'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 29 1979
Poster of Mind Your Language
Mind Your Language
Claire Davenport was 44+ in Mind Your Language as 'Eva'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Dec 30 1977
Poster of 1990
1990
Claire Davenport was 44+ in 1990
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 18 1977
Poster of Raffles
Raffles
Claire Davenport was 43+ in Raffles
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Fri, Feb 25 1977
Poster of Robin's Nest
Robin's Nest
Claire Davenport was 43+ in Robin's Nest as 'Fat Lady'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jan 11 1977
Poster of Fawlty Towers
Fawlty Towers
Claire Davenport was 42+ in Fawlty Towers as 'Mrs. Wilson'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 19 1975
Poster of I Didn't Know You Cared
I Didn't Know You Cared
Claire Davenport was 42+ in I Didn't Know You Cared
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Aug 27 1975
Poster of Churchill's People
Churchill's People
Claire Davenport was 41+ in Churchill's People as 'Boudicca'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Dec 30 1974
Poster of Don't Drink the Water
Don't Drink the Water
Claire Davenport was 41+ in Don't Drink the Water as 'Bertha'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jul 27 1974
Poster of Menace
Menace
Claire Davenport was 37+ in Menace as 'Barmaid'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 29 1970
Poster of The Misfit
The Misfit
Claire Davenport was 36+ in The Misfit as 'Boris'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Mar 03 1970
Poster of On the Buses
On the Buses
Claire Davenport was 35+ in On the Buses
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Feb 28 1969
Poster of ITV Saturday Night Theatre
ITV Saturday Night Theatre
Claire Davenport was 35+ in ITV Saturday Night Theatre as 'Maxine'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jan 11 1969
Poster of Boy Meets Girl
Boy Meets Girl
Claire Davenport was 34+ in Boy Meets Girl as 'Nurse Vileski'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Aug 04 1967
Poster of Theatre 625
Theatre 625
Claire Davenport was 31+ in Theatre 625 as 'Mrs Bliss'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, May 03 1964
Poster of Doctor Who
Doctor Who
Claire Davenport was 30+ in Doctor Who as 'The Empress'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Nov 23 1963
Poster of Z-Cars
Z-Cars
Claire Davenport was 28+ in Z-Cars
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jan 02 1962
Poster of Armchair Theatre
Armchair Theatre
Claire Davenport was 23+ in Armchair Theatre as 'Mrs. Kapodis'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jul 08 1956