Davina Whitehouse was an American actress who is best known for Dead Alive, Sleeping Dogs, and Solo. Born on December 16, 1912, in London, England, UK, she had a successful career in film and television. She passed away on December 25, 2002, in Auckland, New Zealand.
Personal and Family Life
Davina was originally named Eileen Eliza Smith. She moved to New Zealand in 1952 and became a naturalized citizen. She was married to a man named Archie and had two children. Davina was appointed an OBE in 1985 for her contributions to acting.
Death and Legacy
Davina Whitehouse died from a stroke on December 25, 2002, in Auckland. Her legacy lives on through her memorable roles in various films and television shows, particularly in the horror-comedy Dead Alive. She is remembered as a talented actress who made a significant impact in both England and New Zealand.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Sleeping Dogs | 1977-10-06 | Elsie |
| Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street | 1936-03-01 | Nan |
| Where There’s a Will | 1936-08-10 | Lucie, The Maid |
| Dusty Ermine | 1936-12-01 | Goldie, the maid |
| Rugged Gold | 1994-12-10 | |
| London Melody | 1937-02-04 | Maid |
| South Riding | 1938-08-01 | |
| Solo | 1977-12-01 | Rohana Beaulieu |
| I’ll Turn to You | 1946-06-17 | Telephonist |
| Crown v. Stevens | 1936-08-03 | Maggie – Stevens’ Maid |
| The Private Secretary | 1935-08-26 | Annie |
| Annie, Leave the Room! | 1935-02-01 | Annie |
| Forgotten Silver | 2000-02-23 | Herself (uncredited) |
| Tower of Terror | 1941-12-27 | |
| Hoots Mon | 1940-04-26 | Annie |
| Traitor Spy | 1939-12-01 | Mabel |
| The Night Nurse | 1978-11-05 | The Diva |
| Mrs Mopp Entertains | 1943-01-02 | Annie |
| Anything to Declare? | 1938-12-02 | Polly |
| The Farmer’s Wife | 1941-04-20 | Susie |
| Braindead | 1992-08-13 | Grandmother |
| I Lived with You | 1933-06-13 | Maggie |
| The Ghost Camera | 1933-01-31 | Amelia Wilkinson, the Maid |
| Tangled Evidence | 1934-09-17 | Faith |
| The Black Abbot | 1934-06-10 | Jane, the maid |
| This Week of Grace | 1933-06-30 | Audience Member at Gala (uncredited) |