Jonno Davies (born 17 July 1992) is an English actor born in Chesterfield, best known in the UK and US for his role as Alex DeLarge in the stage production of A Clockwork Orange. In 2020, he appeared in the Amazon Prime series Hunters as Tobias. In May 2022, it was announced that Davies had been cast as British singer Robbie Williams in Better Man,[2] a forthcoming biopic on the adult life of Williams, due for release in late 2024, directed by Michael Gracey.
Jonno Davies | |
|---|---|
| Born | 17 July 1992 Chesterfield, Derbyshire, England |
| Education | Italia Conti Academy of Theatre Arts |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2013–present |
| Television | |
| Spouse | Rachel Bright (m. 2021) |
| Children | 1[1] |
Education
editDavies trained at the Italia Conti Academy of Theatre Arts,[3] graduating in 2013. He was Italia Conti's nominee at the Spotlight Prize[4] competition in his final year.
Career
editDavies portrayed the lead role of Alex DeLarge in Action to the Word's all-male stage adaptation of A Clockwork Orange. He was initially cast only for the show's tours of Norway and Singapore,[5][6][7][8][9] in 2014 and 2015 respectively.
The announcement that A Clockwork Orange was to be staged in Singapore generated considerable media interest, as all theatre productions of Anthony Burgess' dystopian classic had been banned in the city-state for over 30 years.[10][11][7] Much of the show's promotion and marketing concentrated on the production's all-male cast, and Davies' muscular physique hadn't gone unnoticed, with 8 Days Magazine featuring him as their Shirtless Guy of the Week[12] in the run-up to the show opening at the Esplanade Theatre on 4 November 2015. The Singaporean edition of Esquire Magazine also ran a four-page interview with Davies.[6]
Davies revived the role during the show's run at Park Theatre, London in February and March 2017 to enthusiastic reviews. Debbie Gilpin of Broadway World described his portrayal as "without doubt this is one of the standout lead performances of the year so far"[13] and Jane Kemp of WhatsOnStage.com commented "Alex is played with brutal splendour by Jonno Davies".[14] The show transferred[15] to the New World Stages[16] theatre, off Broadway, New York in September 2017 with Davies, making his US stage debut,[17][18][19][20] leading a new, all-American supporting cast.[21][22]
Whilst in New York, Davies modelled for several fashion designers and clothing manufacturers, including Loris Diran,[23] Florshiem, Scarci and Cego.
In addition to performing in A Clockwork Orange, Davies played the title role in Dracula[24] at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe in 2014 and was also a cast member of the Olivier Award-nominated production of Shakespeare in Love[25] at the Noël Coward Theatre in London's West End in 2015.
In June 2019, it was announced that Jonno Davies had been added to the cast of the then-forthcoming Amazon Prime series The Hunt[26] (subsequently renamed Hunters[27][28][29]), starring Al Pacino. Davies played the character Tobias in the series.
Davies has appeared in several TV series and films, including Kingsman: The Secret Service as Lee Unwin,[30] Casualty,[31][32] Spotless, Silent Witness,[33] Hollyoaks[34] and Doctors.[35] He plays the role of Andrew King in the British cyber-crime thriller King of Crime.[36]
In late 2020 Davies provided the voiceover for Aunt Bessie's 'Caring Is The Hardest Thing We Do' TV advertising campaign.
As guest lead in the first episode of series five of BBC1's TV series Shakespeare and Hathaway, Davies played tech-entrepreneur Bertie Talk in 2022.
Personal life
editHe has been in a relationship with actress Rachel Bright, best known for playing the character Poppy Meadow in EastEnders, since 2014. Following three postponements due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the couple finally married at the fourth attempt at The Groucho Club in London on 10 July 2021. In June 2021, Davies and Bright both appeared together in an episode of Holby City playing Leo Powell and Beth Miller respectively.[37]
Filmography
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013-2014 | Casualty | Adam Trenton | 2 episodes |
| 2014 | Doctors | Nathan Inglis | Episode: "Dorian Blue" |
| Kingsman: The Secret Service | Lee Unwin | ||
| Samuell Benta's Perceptions | Lewis | Short film | |
| 2014-2015 | Hollyoaks | Connor | 4 episodes |
| 2015 | Spotless | Laurie | Episode: "True Love Weighs" |
| 2016 | Ben-Hur | Adrian | |
| 2018 | King of Crime | Andrew King | |
| 2019 | Silent Witness | PC Danny Tresca | Episode: "Lift Up Your Hearts: Part 2" |
| 2020 | Hunters | Tobias | 8 episodes |
| 2021 | Holby City | Leo Powell | Series 23 episode 13 |
| 2022 | Shakespeare & Hathaway: Private Investigators | Bertie Tark | Episode: "If It Be Man's Work" |
| Horizon Forbidden West | Additional voices | Video game; voice only | |
| Notes | Stefan | Currently in post-production | |
| The DioField Chronicle | Fredret Lester | Video game; English version, voice only | |
| 2024 | Better Man | Young Robbie Williams | Post-production |
References
edit- ^ https://www.instagram.com/thejonnodavies/
- ^ Fleming, Mike Jr. (10 May 2022). "Robbie Williams Musical Underway; Michael Gracey Rounds Cast With Jonno Davies, Steve Pemberton, Alison Steadman". Deadline. Retrieved 11 May 2022.
- ^ "Graduate Actors 2013". Italia Academy of Theatre Arts. Italia Conti Academy of Theatre Arts.
- ^ "2013 Spotlight Prize Nominees announced". Spotlight.
- ^ Pew, Gwen. "Review: A Clockwork Orange". Time Out. Retrieved 6 November 2015.
- ^ a b Sitaram, Manasa (October 2015). "Milk and Mayhem". Esquire (Singapore edition) (October 2015): 94–97.
- ^ a b "Derbyshire-born actor to perform in play banned for 30 years". Yorkshire Evening Post. Johnston Publishing.
- ^ "Review: An Orange worth biting into". StraitsTimes. Singapore Press Holdings. Retrieved 6 November 2015.
- ^ "Jonno Davies in A Clockwork Orange: "I'd say I'm more cheeky than rebellious"". Buro 24/7. Buro 24/7 Singapore. Archived from the original on 9 August 2018. Retrieved 4 November 2015.
- ^ Shetty, Deepika. "Provocative all-male production gets approval from MDA". Straits Times. Singapore Press Holdings. Retrieved 4 September 2017.
- ^ Sivaram, Varsha. "Shock factor: A Clockwork Orange finally reaches Singapore". Buro 24/7. Miroslava Duma. Archived from the original on 28 November 2020. Retrieved 4 September 2017.
- ^ Jieying, Yip (22 October 2015). "Shirtless Guy of the Week". 8 Days Magazine: 70.
- ^ Gilpin, Debbie. "BWW Review: A CLOCKWORK ORANGE, Park Theatre". Broadway World. Wisdom Digital Media. Retrieved 28 August 2017.
- ^ Kemp, Jane. "Review: A Clockwork Orange". What's On Stage. Theatermania.com. Retrieved 28 August 2017.
- ^ "A Clockwork Orange Is Heading to the New York Stage | Playbill". Playbill. Retrieved 9 January 2018.
- ^ "A Clockwork Orange to Make New York Stage Debut". TheaterMania.com. Retrieved 9 January 2018.
- ^ "British Invasion! Jonno Davies & Alexandra Spencer-Jones Bring the Brotherhood of A Clockwork Orange Stateside". Broadway.com. Retrieved 9 January 2018.
- ^ "First Look at Jonno Davies, Matt Doyle and More in A CLOCKWORK ORANGE Off-Broadway". BroadwayWorld.com. Retrieved 9 January 2018.
- ^ "What Does It Take to Be One of Off-Broadway's 'Clockwork Boys'? | Playbill". Playbill. Retrieved 9 January 2018.
- ^ "Milton Keynes actor is ready to wow with New York stage debut". www.miltonkeynes.co.uk. Retrieved 9 January 2018.
- ^ "Jonno Davies, Matt Doyle & the Hunks of A Clockwork Orange Meet the Press". Broadway.com. Retrieved 9 January 2018.
- ^ "Anthony Burgess' Acclaimed London Production of A Clockwork Orange Meets The Press | Times Square Chronicles". t2conline.com. Retrieved 9 January 2018.
- ^ "Englishman in New York". W42ST. 31 August 2017. Retrieved 26 February 2018.
- ^ "Action to the Word's Dracula review". EQ View.
- ^ "Shakespeare in Love cast". shakespeareinlove.com. Disney. Retrieved 9 January 2015.[permanent dead link]
- ^ Petski, Denise (11 June 2019). "'The Hunt' Adds Five Recurring To Cast Of Amazon Series Led By Al Pacino". Deadline. Retrieved 19 November 2019.
- ^ Hunters, retrieved 19 November 2019
- ^ "Milton Keynes actor to star alongside Al Pacino in blockbuster about Nazi hunters". www.miltonkeynes.co.uk. Retrieved 16 March 2020.
- ^ "Chesterfield actor stars alongside Al Pacino in Amazon Prime blockbuster Hunters". www.derbyshiretimes.co.uk. Retrieved 16 March 2020.
- ^ "Kingsman The Secret Service (2015)". BFI. Archived from the original on 10 March 2016. Retrieved 26 February 2018.
- ^ "Casualty series 28 episode 4 - The Longest Day". BBC.
- ^ "Casualty series 28 episode 19 - For Auld Lang Syne". BBC. Retrieved 4 January 2014.
- ^ "Silent Witness series 22 episode 4 - Lift Up Your Hearts, Part Two". BBC.
- ^ "Hollyoaks episode 3990". Radio Times. BBC. Retrieved 31 October 2014.
- ^ "Doctors series 16 episode 28 - Dorian Blue". BBC. Retrieved 21 May 2014.
- ^ "King of Crime Released". totalmk.co.uk.
- ^ "Tuesday main channels". Radio Times (26). (Immediate Media Company): 78. 26 June – 2 July 2021.
