- Harry Davenport, That Forsyte Woman, 1949. Hollywood’s beloved UK toff (he captained England v South Africa in an 1899 Test Match in Port Elizabeth and the Hollywood Cricket Club), was perfect for Old Jolyon Forsyte before falling terminally ill at age 85. His 112th and final film was MGM’s Little Women earlier in ’48. The BBC’s 1966 serial version (with Joseph O’Connor in the role) was heaps better, lacking one asset only. Colour! “Without doubt, Mr Davenport was one of the truly great supporting players of all time.” said Bette Davis in 1974. “Any of us were lucky when he was cast in one of our films.”
Birth year: 1863Death year: 1948
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