Known for movies

Short Info

Net Worth$3 million dollars
Date Of BirthMarch 1, 1973
SpouseMichelle Gomez
MarkSmooth baritone voice with drawling English accent
FactHis maternal grandmother was the famed English socialite, the Hon. Lady Penelope Aitken (1910-2005).


Jack Davenport (born 1 January 1973) is an English actor. He is known for his roles as Miles Stewart in the ITV series Cold Feet (1997–2003), Steve Taylor in the ABC series Cougar Town (2009–2015), Dr. Oliver Harper in the NBC series This Life (1996–1997), and Snr. Cdr. John Biddlecombe in the BBC series The Good Karma Hospital (2017).

Davenport was born in London, the son of actors Nigel Davenport and Maria Aitken. His paternal grandfather was Sir Nigel Davenport, a character actor who appeared in such films as The Charge of the Light Brigade (1968) and Chariots of Fire (1981). His maternal grandparents were writer/producer/director George Aitken and actress Hermione Gingold.

Davenport was educated at Westminster School and Trinity College, Cambridge, where he read English literature. He was a member of the Footlights comedy troupe while at Cambridge and appeared in several student productions.

After graduation, Davenport worked briefly as a stand-up comedian before landing his first professional acting role in the 1994 film Shopping for Love. He went on to appear in such films as The Talented Mr. Ripley (1999), Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003), and Pride & Prejudice (2005).

On television, Davenport is best known for his roles as Miles Stewart in Cold Feet and Steve Taylor in Cougar Town. He has also appeared in episodes of such series as Midsomer Murders, Foyle’s War, and Doctor Who.

Davenport has been married to actress Olivia Williams since 2003. The couple have two daughters.

Davenport is a supporter of the Labour Party.

General Info

Full NameJack Davenport
Net Worth$3 million dollars
Date Of BirthMarch 1, 1973
Height1.85 m
ProfessionVoice Actor, Singer
EducationCheltenham College, University of East Anglia
NationalityBritish

Family

SpouseMichelle Gomez
ChildrenHarry Davenport
ParentsMaria Aitken, Nigel Davenport
SiblingsLaura Davenport, Hugo Davenport

Accomplishments

AwardsTeen Choice Award for Choice Movie: Rumble
NominationsLaurence Olivier Award for Most Promising Performer
MoviesPirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl, Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End, Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest, Kingsman: The Secret Service, The Talented Mr. Ripley, The Wedding Date, The Boat That Rocked, A United Kingdom, Fierce Creatures, The Libertine, The Incredib...
TV ShowsSmash, FlashForward, Swingtown, Coupling, Ultraviolet, This Life

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Marks

#Marks / Signs
1Smooth baritone voice with drawling English accent

Quotes

#Quote
1About his costume in Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003): "I came in that day and I saw Johnny in his costume and I was so jealous. He looked so cool, with his bandanna and his hat, and here I am, looking like an ice cream".
2My parents who worked in the business, felt lion-taming was preferable to acting. They said 93 per cent of all actors were out of work, and tried to talk me out of it. But I grew up mixing with Mum and Dad's friends. Adult actors are really childish, and that's nice to be around when you're a kid. So the big reason I wanted to be an actor was I really enjoyed actors' company - which probably makes me about as shallow as a puddle. But it could be worse. I could be working for a living.
3Acting is a cruel enough business. One minute everyone's going "Hey!" and the next they're going "Who?". You certainly don't need people knowing your private business, especially if you want to come out with your head still attached.
4I try not to see acting as anything other than a job. I hate it when I say to people I'm unemployed, and they say "you mean you're resting?" I'm like "No, unemployed", because I am. That's what acting's about - making a living.
5[About how his This Life (1996) character, "Miles Stewart", was received by the public] A lot of drunken women came up to me in pubs telling me I was a bastard. To begin with, I tried to explain that the show wasn't real, but then I found a better tactic was to look them in the eye and say "Yeah, you know what? I am".
6People tell me that Hollywood loves new faces, but I don't know. They're probably just being nice.
7During my childhood, I was surrounded by actors and all I remember is they were fun to be around. That kind of sticks.
8[describing his role in The Talented Mr. Ripley (1999)] "The chap in the duffle coat jumping up and down in the background!"

Facts

#Fact
1Has a son name Harry born in 2010.
2Stepson of Patrick McGrath.
3Younger half-brother of actress Laura Davenport and author Hugo Davenport.
4He was considered for the role of Arthur Dent in The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy (2005) but the idea didn't prosper as the producers decided he was too good-looking for the role.
5Considered for the role of Caledon "Cal" Hockley in James Cameron's Titanic (1997) but was deemed too young.
6He is the nephew of former Conservative MP and Cabinet minister Jonathan Aitken.
7His maternal grandmother was the famed English socialite, the Hon. Lady Penelope Aitken (1910-2005).
8His maternal great-grandfather was John Maffey, 1st Baron Rugby (1877-1969), a prominent British diplomat and the British ambassador to Ireland during World War II.
9His great-great-uncle was the British politician and writer, Sir William Maxwell "Max" Aitken, 1st Baron Beaverbrook (1879-1964).
10He was nominated for a 2002 Laurence Olivier Theatre Award for Most Promising Newcomer of 2001 for his performance in "The Servant" at the Lyric Hammersmith Theatre.
11Attended Cheltenham College, as did his father, Nigel Davenport.
12Graduated in film and English from the University of East Anglia.
13Son of Nigel Davenport and Maria Aitken.

Pictures

Movies

Actor

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Omnibus1999TV Series documentaryNarrator
Immortality1998Sergeant Roche
Ultraviolet1998TV Mini-SeriesDetective Sergeant Michael Colefield
Tale of the Mummy1998Detective Bartone
Macbeth1998TV MovieMalcolm
The Moth1997TV MovieRobert Bradley
This Life1996-1997TV SeriesMiles Stewart
Fierce Creatures1997Student Zoo Keeper
Wilde Wedding2017post-productionRory
The Tank2016completedWill Sacks
Untitled Sarah Silverman Project2016TV Movie completedBlake
The Stolenpost-productionJoshua McCullen
The Mindy Project2016TV SeriesLeland Breakfast
A United Kingdom2016Alistair Canning
Americana2016/IICalib
Gernika2016Vasyl
Prototype2016TV MovieEdward Conway
Life in Squares2015TV Mini-SeriesOlder David Garnett
Kingsman: The Secret Service2014Lancelot
The Good Wife2014TV SeriesFrank Asher
Death Knight Love Story2014ShortZelieck (voice)
Sea of Fire2014TV MovieMarty Kesowich
Breathless2013TV SeriesOtto Powell
Smash2012-2013TV SeriesDerek Wills
Haven't We Met Before?2013ShortMan
Mother's Milk2011Patrick Melrose
The Key Man2011Bobby
Flashforward2009-2010TV SeriesLloyd Simcoe
That Deadwood Feeling2009VideoJack
Pirate Radio2009Twatt
Swingtown2008TV SeriesBruce Miller
Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End2007Norrington
This Life + 102007TV MovieMiles Stewart
Bloopers of the Caribbean2006Video shortNorrington (uncredited)
Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest2006Norrington
A Higher Agency2005ShortJohn
The Wedding Date2005Edward Fletcher-Wooten
Mary Bryant2005TV Mini-SeriesLieutenant Ralph Clarke
Agatha Christie's Marple2004TV SeriesSuperintendent Harper
The Libertine2004Harris
Terrible Kisses2004ShortMan
Coupling2000-2004TV SeriesSteve Taylor
Blooper Reel2003Video shortNorrington (uncredited)
The Welsh Great Escape2003TV MovieNarrator
Eroica2003TV MoviePrince Lobkowitz
Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl2003Norrington
The Real Jane Austen2002TV Movie documentaryHenry Austen
Dickens2002TV SeriesCharley Dickens
Look2001ShortStanley
Not Afraid, Not Afraid2001Michael
Subterrain2001Businessman
The Bunker2001LCpl. Ebert
Gypsy Woman2001Leon
Offending Angels2000Rory
The Wyvern Mystery2000TV MovieHarry Fairfield
The Talented Mr. Ripley1999Peter Smith-Kingsley
The Cookie Thief1999/IShortA man

Soundtrack

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Smash2013TV Series performer - 1 episode
The Talented Mr. Ripley1999performer: "WE'RE CALLED GONDOLIERI"
This Life1996TV Series performer - 1 episode

Producer

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Subterrain2001executive producer
Ticks1999Short executive producer

Thanks

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Flashforward2010TV Series special thanks - 1 episode

Self

TitleYearStatusCharacter
BAFTA Televsion Awards 20162016TV SpecialHimself - Audience Member
Kingsman: The Secret Service Revealed2015Video documentaryHimself
The Passionate Eye2011TV Series documentaryHimself - Narrator
Flashforward: Revealed2009TV Movie documentaryHimself
Live from Studio Five2009TV SeriesHimself
Revealed2009TV Series documentaryHimself - Narrator
Entertainment Tonight2008TV SeriesHimself
All About 'Thunderbirds'2008TV Movie documentaryHimself - Narrator (voice)
Music by Gabriel Yared2007Video documentaryHimself
The 50 Greatest Television Dramas2007TV Movie documentaryHimself
According to Plan: The Making of 'Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest'2006Video documentaryHimself
Mastering the Blade with Orlando, Keira and Jack2006Video documentaryHimself
Richard & Judy2006TV SeriesHimself - Guest
The World's Greatest Actor2006TV Movie documentaryHimself - Narrator (voice)
Behind the Scenes: Agatha Christie's Marple2005TV Movie documentaryHimself
The Boy Who Would Be King2004TV Movie documentaryNarrator
An Epic at Sea: The Making of 'Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl'2003Video documentary shortHimself
The Showbiz Set2002TV Movie documentaryHimself - Narrator (voice)
A Very English Genius2002TV Movie documentaryNarrator
Coupling Behind the Scenes2002Video documentary shortHimself (uncredited)
I Love the 1990s2001TV Series documentaryHimself / Miles Stewart
Seconds from Death2001TV Mini-Series documentaryNarrator
Slaves in Paradise1999TV Movie documentaryHimself - Narrator
Ramsay's Boiling Point1999TV SeriesHimself - Narrator
Late Lunch1998TV SeriesHimself

Archive Footage

TitleYearStatusCharacter
The Big Fat Quiz of the 90s2012TV SpecialMiles Stewart (uncredited)
Flashforward2010TV SeriesLloyd Simcoe
Have a Nice Revolution: Sex & Morality in 1970's America2008Video shortBruce Miller
The Spirit of '76: The Making of 'Swingtown'2008Video shortBruce Miller
Planet Voice2007TV SeriesNorrington

Awards

Won Awards

YearAwardCeremonyNominationMovie
2006Teen Choice AwardTeen Choice AwardsMovie - Choice RumblePirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest (2006)

Source: IMDb, Wikipedia

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