Person
Phyllis Davis
Acting · 1940–2013 · Port Arthur, Texas, USA
Biography
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Phyllis Elizabeth Davis (July 17, 1940 – September 27, 2013) was an American actress who appeared primarily on television. She was most notably a part of the cast of Aaron Spelling's dramatic series Vega$, playing the character Beatrice Travis. Beatrice was secretary to Dan Tanna (Robert Urich) and Davis appeared in all 66 prime-time episodes of the show. Vega$ aired from 1978 to 1981 on ABC. She studied at Lamar University and attended acting classes at the Pasadena Playhouse.
Known for
The Mike Douglas Show
Self
The Love Boat
Nancy BIshop
Magnum, P.I.
Cleo Mitchell / Mrs. John Smith
Knight Rider
Tanya Walker
Adam-12
Betsy
Love, American Style
Elaine
Petticoat Junction
Second Showgirl
The Beverly Hillbillies
Second Kitty Kat Showgirl
Hotel
Claire Thompson
The Odd Couple
Eve
Filmography
- 2013Babes Behind Bars
- 2010Celebrity Nude Revue: The Saucy 70's Volume 2(archive footage)
- 1995Under Siege 2: Dark TerritoryHostage #3
- 1994Exit to EdenGuest at Table (uncredited)
- 1990GunsKathryn Hamilton
- 1984Crazy like a FoxBrenda West
- 1984Finder of Lost LovesBeth Reynolds
- 1982The Wild Women of Chastity GulchSugar Harris
- 1982Knight Rider: Knight of the PhoenixTanya Walker
- 1982Knight RiderTanya Walker
- 1982HotelClaire Thompson
- 1982The Best of Sex and Violence(archive footage)
- 1982Famous T & AJoy / Sugar (archive footage) / Self (in Outtakes)
- 1981SizzleSally
- 1980Magnum, P.I.Cleo Mitchell / Mrs. John Smith
- 1978Vega$Beatrice Travis
- 1977The ChoirboysFoxy
- 1977The Love BoatNancy BIshop
- 1975Train Ride to HollywoodScarlett O'Hara
- 1973The Day of the DolphinReceptionist
- 1973Terminal IslandJoy Lang
- 1972The Streets of San FranciscoMaureen Monroe
- 1972Sweet SugarSugar Bowman
- 1970The Odd CoupleEve
- 1970Beyond the Valley of the DollsSusan Lake
- 1969Love, American StyleElaine
- 1969The Big BounceGirl in bikini
- 1968Live a Little, Love a Little2nd Secretary
- 1968Adam-12Betsy
- 1966The SwingerModel (uncredited)
- 1966SpinoutBit Girl (uncredited)
- 1966ShaneShirley Norman
- 1966The Last of the Secret Agents?Beautiful Girl (uncredited)
- 1964Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.
- 1963Petticoat JunctionSecond Showgirl
- 1962The Beverly HillbilliesSecond Kitty Kat Showgirl
- 1961The Mike Douglas ShowSelf
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