Rupert DaviesFRSA (22 May 1916–22 November 1976) was a British actor best remembered for playing the title role in the BBC's 1960s television adaptation of Maigret, based on Georges Simenon's Maigret novels.
Life and career
Military service
Davies was born in Liverpool. After service in the British Merchant Navy he was a Sub-Lieutenant Observer with the Fleet Air Arm during the Second World War. In 1940, the Swordfish aircraft in which he was flying ditched in the sea off the Dutch coast, following which Davies was captured and interned in the Stalag Luft III prisoner of war camp. He made three attempts to escape, all of which failed. During his captivity he began to take part in theatre performances, entertaining his fellow prisoners.
Acting
On his release Davies resumed his career in acting almost immediately, starring in an ex-prisoner of war show, Back Home, which was hosted at the Stoll Theatre, London. He became a staple of British television, appearing in numerous plays and series, including Quatermass II, Ivanhoe, Emergency - Ward 10, Danger Man, The Champions, Doctor at Large (1971), Arthur of the Britons and War and Peace (1972). He also provided the voice of Professor Ian "Mac" McClaine in the Gerry Anderson series Joe 90. In 1964, having released a 45rpm single "Smoking My Pipe" late the previous year that capitalised on the iconic Maigret opening sequence, he became the first person to win the Pipe Smoker of the Year award.
In 1932, Davies renewed his connection with Montgomeryshire and purchased Fronfraith Hall, in Llandyssil. He continued to own Fronfraith until 1948, when he moved to Brooklands. In 1950 he moved from Brooklands to Leighton Hall, to the east of Welshpool, which he continued to own until his death in 1967. In 1951 he was appointed Sheriff of Montgomeryshire.
Maigret's The White Hat with an introduction from Barry Forshaw
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Barry Forshaw, author of Crime Fiction: A Reader’s Guide and a forthcoming study of Georges Simenon, provides an introduction to the BBC series of Maigret, before a free episode of the award-winning series, The White Hat.
The White Hat:
Maigret comes into conflict with a defence lawyer intent on scoring points in the media at the police's expense. Mme Maigret has her own problems when she looks after a baby abandoned in a public park.
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published: 05 Oct 2021
MAIGRET Rupert Davies full episode #7
Man of Quality
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MAIGRET Rupert Davies full episode #6
Liberty Bar
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Rupert Davies Interview (1961)
On 13th November 1961 Rupert Davies was interviewed by Roy Plomley about his life and his acting career
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published: 01 May 2016
Maigret: The Complete Series with Rupert Davies | Trailer
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Unseen for over fifty years, this award-winning adaptation of Georges Simenon's world famous novels stars Rupert Davies as Commissaire Maigret, in a portrayal that won the personal approval of Simenon himself.
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published: 02 Aug 2021
MAIGRET Rupert Davies full episode #17
The Winning Ticket
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The grave of Rupert Davies (1916-1976) - Actor
St Beuno's Churchyard, Gwynedd, Wales
Rupert Davies (22nd May 1916 - 22nd November 1976) was born in Liverpool. After service in the British Merchant Navy he was a Sub-Lieutenant Observer with the Fleet Air Arm during the Second World War. In 1940, the Swordfish aircraft in which he was flying ditched in the sea off the Dutch coast, following which he was captured and interned in the Stalag Luft III prisoner of war camp. He made three attempts to escape, all of which failed. During his captivity he began to take part in theatre performances, entertaining his fellow prisoners.
On his release Rupert Davies resumed his career in acting almost immediately, starring in an ex-prisoner of war show, Back Home, which was hosted at the Stoll Theatre, ...
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Barry Forshaw, author of Crime Fiction: A Reader’s Guide and a forthcoming st...
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Barry Forshaw, author of Crime Fiction: A Reader’s Guide and a forthcoming study of Georges Simenon, provides an introduction to the BBC series of Maigret, before a free episode of the award-winning series, The White Hat.
The White Hat:
Maigret comes into conflict with a defence lawyer intent on scoring points in the media at the police's expense. Mme Maigret has her own problems when she looks after a baby abandoned in a public park.
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Barry Forshaw, author of Crime Fiction: A Reader’s Guide and a forthcoming study of Georges Simenon, provides an introduction to the BBC series of Maigret, before a free episode of the award-winning series, The White Hat.
The White Hat:
Maigret comes into conflict with a defence lawyer intent on scoring points in the media at the police's expense. Mme Maigret has her own problems when she looks after a baby abandoned in a public park.
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On 13th November 1961 Rupert Davies was interviewed by Roy Plomley about his life and his acting career
Fansites:
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On 13th November 1961 Rupert Davies was interviewed by Roy Plomley about his life and his acting career
Fansites:
https://www.tumblr.com/blog/flammentanz7 (Link in neuem Fenster öffnen)
https://www.facebook.com/rupertdaviesactor
In memoriam: http://www.gedenkseiten.de/rupert-davies
On 13th November 1961 Rupert Davies was interviewed by Roy Plomley about his life and his acting career
Fansites:
https://www.tumblr.com/blog/flammentanz7 (Link in neuem Fenster öffnen)
https://www.facebook.com/rupertdaviesactor
In memoriam: http://www.gedenkseiten.de/rupert-davies
https://bit.ly/2TbnKXM
Unseen for over fifty years, this award-winning adaptation of Georges Simenon's world famous novels stars Rupert Davies as Commissaire M...
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Unseen for over fifty years, this award-winning adaptation of Georges Simenon's world famous novels stars Rupert Davies as Commissaire Maigret, in a portrayal that won the personal approval of Simenon himself.
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The grave of Rupert Davies (1916-1976) - Actor
St Beuno's Churchyard, Gwynedd, Wales
Rupert Davies (22nd May 1916 - 22nd November 1976) was born in Liverpool. ...
The grave of Rupert Davies (1916-1976) - Actor
St Beuno's Churchyard, Gwynedd, Wales
Rupert Davies (22nd May 1916 - 22nd November 1976) was born in Liverpool. After service in the British Merchant Navy he was a Sub-Lieutenant Observer with the Fleet Air Arm during the Second World War. In 1940, the Swordfish aircraft in which he was flying ditched in the sea off the Dutch coast, following which he was captured and interned in the Stalag Luft III prisoner of war camp. He made three attempts to escape, all of which failed. During his captivity he began to take part in theatre performances, entertaining his fellow prisoners.
On his release Rupert Davies resumed his career in acting almost immediately, starring in an ex-prisoner of war show, Back Home, which was hosted at the Stoll Theatre, London. In 1959, he played the role of the Colonel in Alun Owen's The Rough and Ready Lot when it received its stage debut on 1st June 1959 in a production by the 59 Theatre Company at the Lyric Opera House, Hammersmith, as well as in the television adaptation which was broadcast that September.
He became a staple of British television, appearing in numerous plays and series, including Quatermass II, Ivanhoe, Emergency Ward 10, Danger Man, Man in a Suitcase, The Champions, Doctor at Large (1971), Arthur of the Britons and War and Peace (1972). He also provided the voice of Professor Ian "Mac" McClaine in the Gerry Anderson series Joe 90. A pipe smoker, like Jules Maigret, in 1964, he released a 45rpm single "Smoking My Pipe" that capitalised on the Maigret opening sequence. He became the first person to win the Pipe Smoker of the Year award.
He was the subject of This Is Your Life in October 1962 when he was surprised by Eamonn Andrews in central London.
Davies also played supporting roles in many films, appearing briefly as George Smiley in The Spy Who Came In from the Cold (1965). He also appeared in several horror films in the late 1960s, including Witchfinder General (1968) and Dracula Has Risen from the Grave (1968), as well as such international films as Waterloo (1970) and Zeppelin (1971).
He died of cancer in London in 1976, leaving a wife, Jessica, and two sons, Timothy and Hoagan. Davies is buried at St Beuno's Churchyard, Pistyll, Gwynedd, Wales.
The grave of Rupert Davies (1916-1976) - Actor
St Beuno's Churchyard, Gwynedd, Wales
Rupert Davies (22nd May 1916 - 22nd November 1976) was born in Liverpool. After service in the British Merchant Navy he was a Sub-Lieutenant Observer with the Fleet Air Arm during the Second World War. In 1940, the Swordfish aircraft in which he was flying ditched in the sea off the Dutch coast, following which he was captured and interned in the Stalag Luft III prisoner of war camp. He made three attempts to escape, all of which failed. During his captivity he began to take part in theatre performances, entertaining his fellow prisoners.
On his release Rupert Davies resumed his career in acting almost immediately, starring in an ex-prisoner of war show, Back Home, which was hosted at the Stoll Theatre, London. In 1959, he played the role of the Colonel in Alun Owen's The Rough and Ready Lot when it received its stage debut on 1st June 1959 in a production by the 59 Theatre Company at the Lyric Opera House, Hammersmith, as well as in the television adaptation which was broadcast that September.
He became a staple of British television, appearing in numerous plays and series, including Quatermass II, Ivanhoe, Emergency Ward 10, Danger Man, Man in a Suitcase, The Champions, Doctor at Large (1971), Arthur of the Britons and War and Peace (1972). He also provided the voice of Professor Ian "Mac" McClaine in the Gerry Anderson series Joe 90. A pipe smoker, like Jules Maigret, in 1964, he released a 45rpm single "Smoking My Pipe" that capitalised on the Maigret opening sequence. He became the first person to win the Pipe Smoker of the Year award.
He was the subject of This Is Your Life in October 1962 when he was surprised by Eamonn Andrews in central London.
Davies also played supporting roles in many films, appearing briefly as George Smiley in The Spy Who Came In from the Cold (1965). He also appeared in several horror films in the late 1960s, including Witchfinder General (1968) and Dracula Has Risen from the Grave (1968), as well as such international films as Waterloo (1970) and Zeppelin (1971).
He died of cancer in London in 1976, leaving a wife, Jessica, and two sons, Timothy and Hoagan. Davies is buried at St Beuno's Churchyard, Pistyll, Gwynedd, Wales.
Pre-order Maigret: The Complete Series on Blu-ray and DVD: https://bit.ly/2RMlEMK
Barry Forshaw, author of Crime Fiction: A Reader’s Guide and a forthcoming study of Georges Simenon, provides an introduction to the BBC series of Maigret, before a free episode of the award-winning series, The White Hat.
The White Hat:
Maigret comes into conflict with a defence lawyer intent on scoring points in the media at the police's expense. Mme Maigret has her own problems when she looks after a baby abandoned in a public park.
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On 13th November 1961 Rupert Davies was interviewed by Roy Plomley about his life and his acting career
Fansites:
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https://bit.ly/2TbnKXM
Unseen for over fifty years, this award-winning adaptation of Georges Simenon's world famous novels stars Rupert Davies as Commissaire Maigret, in a portrayal that won the personal approval of Simenon himself.
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The grave of Rupert Davies (1916-1976) - Actor
St Beuno's Churchyard, Gwynedd, Wales
Rupert Davies (22nd May 1916 - 22nd November 1976) was born in Liverpool. After service in the British Merchant Navy he was a Sub-Lieutenant Observer with the Fleet Air Arm during the Second World War. In 1940, the Swordfish aircraft in which he was flying ditched in the sea off the Dutch coast, following which he was captured and interned in the Stalag Luft III prisoner of war camp. He made three attempts to escape, all of which failed. During his captivity he began to take part in theatre performances, entertaining his fellow prisoners.
On his release Rupert Davies resumed his career in acting almost immediately, starring in an ex-prisoner of war show, Back Home, which was hosted at the Stoll Theatre, London. In 1959, he played the role of the Colonel in Alun Owen's The Rough and Ready Lot when it received its stage debut on 1st June 1959 in a production by the 59 Theatre Company at the Lyric Opera House, Hammersmith, as well as in the television adaptation which was broadcast that September.
He became a staple of British television, appearing in numerous plays and series, including Quatermass II, Ivanhoe, Emergency Ward 10, Danger Man, Man in a Suitcase, The Champions, Doctor at Large (1971), Arthur of the Britons and War and Peace (1972). He also provided the voice of Professor Ian "Mac" McClaine in the Gerry Anderson series Joe 90. A pipe smoker, like Jules Maigret, in 1964, he released a 45rpm single "Smoking My Pipe" that capitalised on the Maigret opening sequence. He became the first person to win the Pipe Smoker of the Year award.
He was the subject of This Is Your Life in October 1962 when he was surprised by Eamonn Andrews in central London.
Davies also played supporting roles in many films, appearing briefly as George Smiley in The Spy Who Came In from the Cold (1965). He also appeared in several horror films in the late 1960s, including Witchfinder General (1968) and Dracula Has Risen from the Grave (1968), as well as such international films as Waterloo (1970) and Zeppelin (1971).
He died of cancer in London in 1976, leaving a wife, Jessica, and two sons, Timothy and Hoagan. Davies is buried at St Beuno's Churchyard, Pistyll, Gwynedd, Wales.
Rupert DaviesFRSA (22 May 1916–22 November 1976) was a British actor best remembered for playing the title role in the BBC's 1960s television adaptation of Maigret, based on Georges Simenon's Maigret novels.
Life and career
Military service
Davies was born in Liverpool. After service in the British Merchant Navy he was a Sub-Lieutenant Observer with the Fleet Air Arm during the Second World War. In 1940, the Swordfish aircraft in which he was flying ditched in the sea off the Dutch coast, following which Davies was captured and interned in the Stalag Luft III prisoner of war camp. He made three attempts to escape, all of which failed. During his captivity he began to take part in theatre performances, entertaining his fellow prisoners.
Acting
On his release Davies resumed his career in acting almost immediately, starring in an ex-prisoner of war show, Back Home, which was hosted at the Stoll Theatre, London. He became a staple of British television, appearing in numerous plays and series, including Quatermass II, Ivanhoe, Emergency - Ward 10, Danger Man, The Champions, Doctor at Large (1971), Arthur of the Britons and War and Peace (1972). He also provided the voice of Professor Ian "Mac" McClaine in the Gerry Anderson series Joe 90. In 1964, having released a 45rpm single "Smoking My Pipe" late the previous year that capitalised on the iconic Maigret opening sequence, he became the first person to win the Pipe Smoker of the Year award.