Sammi Davis
Biography
Sammi Davis, born Samantha Davis on June 21, 1964, in Kidderminster, Worcestershire, England, is a British actress. She gained considerable praise for her performance in Ken Russell's The Rainbow in 1989. Her film credits also include significant roles in Mike Hodges' A Prayer for the Dying and John Boorman's Hope and Glory, both released in 1987. In addition to her film work, she held a leading role in the American television series Homefront from 1991 to 1993. Davis was married to director Kurt Voss, and they later divorced. After taking a few years out of the film industry to raise her family, she returned to the screen with a cameo role on the television series Lost, playing the mother of Dominic Monaghan's character.
Career overview
Sammi Davis is a British actress born on June 21, 1964, in Kidderminster, Worcestershire, England, United Kingdom. She earned considerable praise for her performance in Ken Russell's film The Rainbow, released in 1989. In addition to that acclaimed role, she secured significant parts in other notable films released in 1987, including Mike Hodges' A Prayer For The Dying and John Boorman's Hope and Glory.
Continuing her career into television, Davis took on a leading role in the Emmy Award-winning American television series Homefront, which ran from 1991 to 1993. Her acting credits also include appearances in productions such as the television series Auf Wiedersehen, Pet.
After taking a few years out of the film industry to raise her family, Davis later returned to the screen with a cameo role in the television series Lost, where she played the mother of the character portrayed by Dominic Monaghan. Over the course of her career, she has accumulated numerous known acting credits across film and television.
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Full Filmography
31 titles- The Double Born (2008) as Sophie / Wife
- Lost (2004) as Mrs. Pace
- Resident Evil (2002) Production Coordinator
- Soft Toilet Seats (1999) as Annie Ashland
- Woundings (1998) as Denise Jones
- Assignment Berlin (1998) as Tracy Garret
- Stand-Ins (1997) as Martha Anne
- Red Shoe Diaries Movie 10: Some Things Never Change (1996) as Brandy (archive footage)
- Four Rooms (1995) as Jezebel
- Spring Awakening (1994) as Aimée Daumar
- Red Shoe Diaries (1992) as Brandy
- Indecency (1992) as Nia Barnett
- Homefront (1991) as Caroline Hailey
- Chernobyl: The Final Warning (1991) as Yelena Mashenko
- The Perfect Bride (1991) as Stephanie Peters / Suzanne Potter
- Horseplayer (1990) as Randi
- Shadow of China (1990) as Katherine
- The Rainbow (1989) as Ursula Brangwen
- The Lair of the White Worm (1988) as Mary Trent
- Consuming Passions (1988) as Felicity
- Hope and Glory (1987) as Dawn
- A Prayer for the Dying (1987) as Anna
- Lionheart (1987) as Baptista
- Pack of Lies (1987) as Julie Jackson
- Mona Lisa (1986) as May
- The Day After the Fair (1986) as Anna May Dunsford
- Morgan's Boy (1984) as Girl in Pub (uncredited)
- Auf Wiedersehen, Pet (1983) as Pippa
- Film '72 (1971) as Self
- The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962) as Self
- Hallmark Hall of Fame (1951) as Julie Jackson
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Sammi Davis best known for?
Sammi Davis is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Lost (2004), Resident Evil (2002), Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn RE:0096 (2016), Four Rooms (1995).
When and where was Sammi Davis born?
Sammi Davis was born on June 21, 1964 in Kidderminster, Worcestershire, England, UK.
How many credits does Sammi Davis have?
Sammi Davis has accumulated over 31 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1951 to 2008.
What is Sammi Davis's background in cinema and television?
Sammi Davis, born Samantha Davis on June 21, 1964, in Kidderminster, Worcestershire, England, is a British actress. She gained considerable praise for her performance in Ken Russell's The Rainbow in 1989. Her film credits also include significant roles in Mike Hodges' A Prayer for the Dying and John Boorman's Hope and ...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Hallmark Hall of Fame (1951) as Julie Jackson — aged about 12
- Consuming Passions (1988) as Felicity — aged about 24
- Lost (2004) as Mrs. Pace — aged about 40
- Auf Wiedersehen, Pet (1983) as Pippa — aged about 19
- The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962) as Self — aged about 1
- Hope and Glory (1987) as Dawn — aged about 23
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