Davy Jones

Davy Jones was an English-American actor best known for his role as the lead singer of The Monkees, as well as for appearances in “Oliver!” and “Coronation Street.” Born on December 30, 1945, in Manchester, England, he became a popular entertainer in the 1960s and beyond.

Personal and Family Life

Davy Jones was born David Thomas Jones, and he initially pursued a career as a jockey before turning to acting. He was married three times and had four children: Sarah Lee, Talia Elizabeth, Annabel Charlotte, and Jessica Lillian. He was married to his last wife, Jessica Pacheco, from 2009 until his death in 2012.

Career

Jones started his career in the theatre, gaining fame for his role as “The Artful Dodger” in the musical “Oliver!” His big break came when he starred in the television show “The Monkees,” which led to a highly successful music and television career. After the show ended, he performed in various musicals and reunited with The Monkees for tours in the 1980s and 1990s.

Death and Legacy

Davy Jones passed away from a heart attack on February 29, 2012, at the age of 66. His legacy remains in the music and television industry, where he is remembered as a beloved member of The Monkees who brought joy to many fans around the world.

Filmography

Title Release Date Character
Head 1968-11-06 Davy
Oliver Twist 1974-07-10 The Artful Dodger
This Is Your Life: David Jones
Hey, Hey We’re The Monkees 1997-01-22 Self
Hey, Hey, It’s the Monkees 1997-02-17 Davy
Lollipops and Roses 1971-06-05 Himself
Goldberg – P.I. 2011-01-01 Himself
33 ⅓ Revolutions per Monkee 1969-04-14 Himself/Monkee #4
The 1st 13th Annual Fancy Anvil Awards Show Program Special: Live in Stereo 2002-03-23 Himself
The Brady Bunch Movie 1995-02-16 Davy Jones
The Monkees: Live Summer Tour 2002-11-12 Vocals
Making The Monkees 2007-06-03
We Love the Monkees 2012-07-30 Himself (archive footage)
Treasure Island 1973-07-11
SpongeBob vs. the Big One 2009-04-17 Himself
Woodstock 2019-05-24 Self
The Brady Bunch 1969-09-26
The Ed Sullivan Show 1948-06-20 Artful Dodger (scene from ‘Oliver’) (uncredited)
Lush Life 1996-09-09
Rowan & Martin’s Laugh-In 1967-09-09 Self
The Farmer’s Daughter 1963-09-20
Ben Casey 1961-10-02
Puzzle Trail 1980-09-15
The Tony Danza Show 2004-09-13 Self
Sledge Hammer! 1986-09-23
The New Scooby-Doo Movies 1972-09-09 Davy Jones (voice)
Top of the Pops 1964-01-01 Self
Boy Meets World 1993-09-24
The Single Guy 1995-09-21
The Early Show 1999-11-01 Self
E! True Hollywood Story 1996-08-21
Rock Concert 1973-09-27 Self
The Monkees 1966-09-12 Davy
The Megan Mullally Show 2006-09-18
This Is Tom Jones 1969-02-07
Living in TV Land 2004-08-18
Meet the Royals 2003-09-07
Sabrina, the Teenage Witch 1996-09-27 Davy Jones
The Rosie O’Donnell Show 1996-06-10 Self
Herman’s Head 1991-09-08 Himself
Laurel Canyon 2020-05-31 Self (archive footage)
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