Jaye Davidson
Biography
Jaye Davidson was born Alfred Amey on March 21, 1968, in Riverside, California. When he was two and a half years old, he and his family left the United States for the United Kingdom, and he subsequently grew up in Hertfordshire, England. He is a British former actor and model. In his acting career, he has a known credit total of seven on the movie database. He is best known for his roles as Dil in the 1992 suspense drama thriller film The Crying Game, which earned him an Academy Award nomination for Best Actor in a Supporting Role, and as Ra in the 1994 film Stargate.
Career overview
Jaye Davidson was born Alfred Amey on March 21, 1968, in Riverside, California. At the age of two and a half, he and his family left the United States for the United Kingdom, and he subsequently grew up in Hertfordshire, England.
Davidson is a British former actor and model best known for his work in feature films. In the 1992 suspense-drama thriller film The Crying Game, he played the role of transgender Dil. For this performance, he received an Academy Award nomination for Best Actor in a Supporting Role, which made him the first Black British actor to be nominated for an Oscar. Following this role, he also starred in the 1994 film Stargate, portraying the character Ra.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
7 titles- Disclosure (2020) as Self / Dil (archive footage)
- Kinky Gerlinky (2003) as Self
- Catwalk (1995) as Self
- Stargate (1994) as Ra
- Jiggery Pokery (1994) as Jo
- The Crying Game (1992) as Dil
- The Oscars (1953) as Self
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Jaye Davidson best known for?
Jaye Davidson is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Disclosure (2020), Usterka (2002), Stargate (1994), The Crying Game (1992).
When and where was Jaye Davidson born?
Jaye Davidson was born on March 21, 1968 in Riverside, California, USA.
How many credits does Jaye Davidson have?
Jaye Davidson has accumulated over 7 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1953 to 2020.
What is Jaye Davidson's background in cinema and television?
Jaye Davidson was born Alfred Amey on March 21, 1968, in Riverside, California. When he was two and a half years old, he and his family left the United States for the United Kingdom, and he subsequently grew up in Hertfordshire, England. He is a British former actor and model. In his acting career, he has a known credi...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Disclosure (2020) as Self / Dil (archive footage) — aged about 52
- Stargate (1994) as Ra — aged about 26
- The Oscars (1953) as Self — aged about 14
- The Crying Game (1992) as Dil — aged about 24
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