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Gwen Ffrangcon Davies

Acting Born Jan 25, 1891 24 credits
24
Total Credits
1936–1992
57 Years Career Span
12
Vault Titles
10
Key Co-Stars

Biography

Gwen Ffrangcon Davies works in acting. Born January 25, 1891. Archytele tracks 24 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.

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Known for

Sherlock Holmes

as The Dowager
Film

Sansho the Bailiff

as Lady Agatha

Playhouse

as Mother Superior

Theatre 625

as Acsa Beddgelert Williams

The Wednesday Play

as Florence

The Wednesday Play

as Mrs. Ritchie

ITV Saturday Night Theatre

as Miss Mybus
Film

Take a Hard Ride

as Marfa Timofievna

The Edwardians

as Olave Baden-Powell
Film

The Devil Rides Out

as Countess
Film

The Master Blackmailer

as The dowager
Film

The Witches

as Granny Rigg

Frequent co-stars

Jeremy Brett 1 shared title
Edward Hardwicke 1 shared title
Robert Hardy 1 shared title
Norma West 1 shared title
Colin Jeavons 1 shared title
Serena Gordon 1 shared title
Rosalie Williams 1 shared title
Sophie Thompson 1 shared title
Nickolas Grace 1 shared title
Sarah McVicar 1 shared title

Career timeline

The Master Blackmailer
Sherlock Holmes
Aubrey
Liza
BBC2 Play of the Week
The Picture of Dorian Gray
Playhouse
The Edwardians
The Policeman and the CookLeo the Last
ITV Saturday Night Theatre
The Devil Rides OutThe Burning
The Witches
BBC Play of the MonthLondoners
Theatre 625The Wednesday PlayThe Wednesday PlayThursday Theatre
Paul Kruger
Busman's Honeymoon
Gas Light
Tudor Rose

Full Filmography

24 titles
  • Sherlock Holmes (1984) as The Dowager
  • BBC Play of the Month (1965) as Lady Agatha
  • Playhouse (1974) as Mother Superior
  • Theatre 625 (1964) as Acsa Beddgelert Williams
  • The Wednesday Play (1964) as Florence
  • The Wednesday Play (1964) as Mrs. Ritchie
  • ITV Saturday Night Theatre (1969) as Miss Mybus
  • BBC2 Play of the Week (1977) as Marfa Timofievna
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  • Thursday Theatre (1964) as Laura Anson
  • The Edwardians (1972) as Olave Baden-Powell
  • Londoners (1965) as Dora Ashton
  • The Devil Rides Out (1968) as Countess
  • The Master Blackmailer (1992) as The dowager
  • The Policeman and the Cook (1970) as Miss Mybus
  • The Witches (1966) as Granny Rigg
  • Tudor Rose (1936) as Mary Tudor (as Gwen Ffrangcon-Davies)
  • Leo the Last (1970) as Hilda
  • Aubrey (1982) as Reverend Mother
  • The Burning (1968) as Gran
  • Busman's Honeymoon (1940) as Woman (uncredited)
  • The Picture of Dorian Gray (1976) as Lady Agatha
  • Paul Kruger (1956) as Queen Victoria
  • Gas Light (1939) as Bella Manningham
  • Liza (1978) as Marfa Timofievna

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Gwen Ffrangcon Davies best known for?

Gwen Ffrangcon Davies is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Sherlock Holmes (1984), Sansho the Bailiff (1954), Playhouse (1974), Theatre 625 (1964).

When and where was Gwen Ffrangcon Davies born?

Gwen Ffrangcon Davies was born on January 25, 1891.

How many credits does Gwen Ffrangcon Davies have?

Gwen Ffrangcon Davies has accumulated over 24 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1936 to 1992.

Gwen Ffrangcon Davies by the numbers

24credits
13films
11TV series
1936–1992active years

Age in their best-rated roles

Full filmography (24) Born on January 25

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