Person

Claire Davenport

Acting · 1933–2002 · Sale, Cheshire, England, UK

Biography

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.

Known for

Filmography

2005The Funny Blokes of British ComedyMrs. Wilson (archive footage) (uncredited)
1998What's a Carry On?Wedding Guest (archive footage) (uncredited)
1990CampingEngelsktalende tysker
1989War RequiemWard Sister/Britannia
1985In Sickness and in HealthLady in Loo
1984FreudTeresa
1983By the Sword DividedMrs Dumfry
1983Return of the JediFat Dancer
1982Remington SteeleHilda Lake
1981The Best of the AdventuresBelinda (archive footage) (uncredited)
1980The Elephant ManFat Lady
1979Birth of the BeatlesNude Model
1979MinderNigel's Mum
1979The TempestSycorax
1978Carry On EmmannuelleBlonde in Pub
1978Adventures of a Plumber's MateBelinda
1978JubileeCustoms Lady
1978Rosie Dixon - Night NurseMrs. Buchanan
1977Mind Your LanguageEva
19771990
1977Six Characters in Search of an AuthorMadame Pace
1977Raffles
1977Robin's NestFat Lady
1976The Bawdy Adventures of Tom JonesMrs. Bakewell (uncredited)
1976Intimate GamesFat stripper
1975Fawlty TowersMrs. Wilson
1975I Didn't Know You Cared
1975The Return of the Pink PantherMasseuse
1974Churchill's PeopleBoudicca
1974Don't Drink the WaterBertha
1973Malachi's CoveLady in Store
1973The Best Pair of Legs in the BusinessEating Lady
1972Peer GyntAdditional cast
1971On the BusesPeggy Williams
1970MenaceBarmaid
1970The MisfitBoris
1969Carry On Again DoctorWedding Guest (uncredited)
1969CrossplotWedding Guest
1969The Last Train Through Harecastle TunnelMegs
1969On the Buses
1969ITV Saturday Night TheatreMaxine
1967Boy Meets GirlNurse Vileski
1964Theatre 625Mrs Bliss
1964Doctor Who: Marco PoloEmpress
1963Doctor WhoThe Empress
1962Z-Cars
1956Armchair TheatreMrs. Kapodis

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