Claire Davenport

Claire Davenport

Actor

Sale, Cheshire, England, UK
April 24, 1933

Biography

Claire Davenport (24 April 1933 – 4 March 2002) was an English actress well known for her "junoesque" form and who was often cast in character roles which highlighted her large physique.

Photo

Claire Davenport 1

Representative Works

Return of the Jedi
Return of the Jedi
7.9
/ English
The Elephant Man
The Elephant Man
8.1
/ English
The Tempest
The Tempest
5.8
/ English
Peer Gynt
Peer Gynt
9.0
/ English
Crossplot
Crossplot
5.6
/ English
War Requiem
War Requiem
6.3
/ English
Jubilee
Jubilee
6.0
/ English
Intimate Games
Intimate Games
5.7
/ English

Awards and Honors

Critical Favorites

Return of the Jedi
1983Winner

Best Performance

Return of the Jedi

The Elephant Man
1980Winner

Best Performance

The Elephant Man

The Return of the Pink Panther
1975Nominee

Best Performance

The Return of the Pink Panther

Career Highlights

The Tempest
1979Highlight

Best Performance

The Tempest

Peer Gynt
1972Highlight

Best Performance

Peer Gynt