Phyllis Davis
Biography
Phyllis Elizabeth Davis was an American actress born on July 17, 1940, in Port Arthur, Texas, who appeared primarily on television. She studied at Lamar University and attended acting classes at the Pasadena Playhouse. Davis is most notably recognized for her role as Beatrice Travis, secretary to Dan Tanna played by Robert Urich, in Aaron Spelling's dramatic television series Vega$. She appeared in all sixty-six prime-time episodes of the show, which aired on ABC from 1978 to 1981. Throughout her career, she accumulated thirty-seven known acting credits. She passed away on September 27, 2013, at the age of seventy-three.
Career overview
Phyllis Elizabeth Davis was an American actress born in Port Arthur, Texas, on July 17, 1940. She appeared primarily on television during her career. Before her professional acting work, she studied at Lamar University and attended acting classes at the Pasadena Playhouse.
Her most notable television role was playing the character Beatrice Travis in Aaron Spelling's dramatic series Vega$. As Beatrice, she served as secretary to the character Dan Tanna, who was played by Robert Urich. Davis appeared in all 66 prime-time episodes of the show, which aired on the ABC network from 1978 to 1981.
Over the course of her career, she accumulated 37 known acting credits. She passed away on September 27, 2013, at the age of 73.
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43 titles- Babes Behind Bars (2013)
- Celebrity Nude Revue: The Saucy 70's Volume 2 (2010) as (archive footage)
- Under Siege 2: Dark Territory (1995) as Hostage #3
- Exit to Eden (1994) as Guest at Table (uncredited)
- Guns (1990) as Kathryn Hamilton
- Finder of Lost Loves (1984) as Beth Reynolds
- Crazy like a Fox (1984) as Brenda West
- Knight Rider (1982) as Tanya Walker
- Hotel (1982) as Claire Thompson
- Knight Rider: Knight of the Phoenix (1982) as Tanya Walker
- The Best of Sex and Violence (1982) as (archive footage)
- Famous T & A (1982) as Joy / Sugar (archive footage) / Self (in Outtakes)
- The Wild Women of Chastity Gulch (1982) as Sugar Harris
- Sizzle (1981) as Sally
- Magnum, P.I. (1980) as Cleo Mitchell / Mrs. John Smith
- Magnum, P.I. (1980) as Cleo Mitchell
- Magnum, P.I. (1980) as Tiffy, Magnum's Secretary
- Vega$ (1978) as Beatrice Travis
- The Love Boat (1977) as Nancy BIshop
- The Love Boat (1977) as Evelyn Miller
- The Love Boat (1977) as Marge Peterson
- The Choirboys (1977) as Foxy
- Train Ride to Hollywood (1975) as Scarlett O'Hara
- Terminal Island (1973) as Joy Lang
- The Day of the Dolphin (1973) as Receptionist
- The Streets of San Francisco (1972) as Maureen Monroe
- Sweet Sugar (1972) as Sugar Bowman
- The Odd Couple (1970) as Eve
- Beyond the Valley of the Dolls (1970) as Susan Lake
- Love, American Style (1969) as Elaine
- Love, American Style (1969) as Maya
- Love, American Style (1969) as Woman at table
- The Big Bounce (1969) as Girl in bikini
- Adam-12 (1968) as Betsy
- Live a Little, Love a Little (1968) as 2nd Secretary
- Shane (1966) as Shirley Norman
- The Swinger (1966) as Model (uncredited)
- Spinout (1966) as Bit Girl (uncredited)
- The Last of the Secret Agents? (1966) as Beautiful Girl (uncredited)
- Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C. (1964)
- Petticoat Junction (1963) as Second Showgirl
- The Beverly Hillbillies (1962) as Second Kitty Kat Showgirl
- The Mike Douglas Show (1961) as Self
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What movies or TV shows is Phyllis Davis best known for?
Phyllis Davis is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Under Siege 2: Dark Territory (1995), Mercy (2009), Guns (1990), Finder of Lost Loves (1984).
When and where was Phyllis Davis born?
Phyllis Davis was born on July 17, 1940 in Port Arthur, Texas, USA. They passed away on September 27, 2013.
How many credits does Phyllis Davis have?
Phyllis Davis has accumulated over 43 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1961 to 2013.
What is Phyllis Davis's background in cinema and television?
Phyllis Elizabeth Davis was an American actress born on July 17, 1940, in Port Arthur, Texas, who appeared primarily on television. She studied at Lamar University and attended acting classes at the Pasadena Playhouse. Davis is most notably recognized for her role as Beatrice Travis, secretary to Dan Tanna played by Ro...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- The Odd Couple (1970) as Eve — aged about 29
- Knight Rider (1982) as Tanya Walker — aged about 41
- Magnum, P.I. (1980) as Cleo Mitchell / Mrs. John Smith — aged about 39
- Magnum, P.I. (1980) as Cleo Mitchell — aged about 39
- Magnum, P.I. (1980) as Tiffy, Magnum's Secretary — aged about 39
- Crazy like a Fox (1984) as Brenda West — aged about 43
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