Lucy Davis is a talented actress who made herself known through the comedy series Office. In this television project, she embodied the image of the patient secretary Dawn, who is condescending to the quirks of her boss David. Also, Lucy was remembered as Diana from the horror movie "Zombies named Sean." By the age of 44, the Englishwoman starred in approximately 50 films and TV shows. What else can you tell about her?
Lucy Davis: The Beginning of the Way
The future star of the comedy television project "Office" was born in the UK, there was a joyful event in January 1973. Lucy Davis was born in a creative family, her father is a famous comedian and actor Jasper Carrot. This is not to say that her first years of life passed behind the scenes, as her parents preferred to keep her daughter away from the world of cinema.
Precautions did not help, as a child, Lucy Davis began to dream about becoming an actress. She played several vivid roles in school performances, performed at the Birmingham Youth Repertory Theater. By the time she left school, the girl no longer doubted her talent, so she entered the London school of drama Italia Conti Drama.
First roles
Lucy Davis first appeared on the set in 1993. The aspiring actress played a small role in the comedy series Detectives, which did not bring her fame. The blonde managed to achieve greater success in 1995, when she starred in the mini-series "Pride and Prejudice." The heroine of Lucy was Maria Lucas, this girl is friends with the younger sisters Bennet. The image was bright, Davis got the first fans.
The next achievement of the British actress - participation in the radio series "Archer". At first, the public showed interest in this project, but soon it lost popularity due to over-stretching.
Disease
Lucy Claire Davis's health problems started back in 1993. In 1995, the girl was diagnosed with renal failure. The actress was taken to the hospital directly from the set, then she worked on the series “Pride and Prejudice”. Davis underwent a kidney transplant operation, the girl’s mother acted as a donor. For a while, she was forced to abandon filming in movies and TV shows in order to restore her health.
In 2005, Lucy was again diagnosed with renal failure, and prolonged treatment was required. The actress also suffers from diabetes, from time to time she has problems with weight.
Return to work
For several years, Davis was forced to be treated, but did not completely refuse to work, even if she played mainly episodic roles. She starred in the movie "Adventurer", appeared in the TV series "Holby City", "Big Bad World", "Attic Witches", "Murder in the Mind", "Black Bookstore."
The audience began to forget the actress Lucy Davis, films and TV shows with her participation were not very popular. However, in 2001, the girl managed to remind herself of herself thanks to the comedy television project “Office”. In this series, she embodied the image of the kind and flexible secretary Dawn, who was very unlucky with the boss. The heroine is forced to put up with the quirks of the boss, since she does not have the opportunity to change jobs. It was the “Office” that helped Lucy return to duty, she again became a sought-after actress.
Films and TV shows
"Zombies named Sean" is a horror movie with elements of a comedy in which in 2004 the actress flashed. The action takes place in London, which is under the control of a mysterious epidemic. Crowds of the living dead walk around the city, preying on humans and spreading the virus. Lucy got the role of Diana, the girlfriend of the main character, who participates in the zombie hunt.
The actress does not agree to all the roles that she offers. For example, the blonde refused to star in the comedy "Away from You." It was assumed that her character would be the fat and ugly sister of the character Cameron Diaz. As a result, this image was embodied by Tony Collet.
Lucy was remembered by the audience as the host of the fashion program, which she performed in the Betty Ugly rating television series. She was successful and the image of the writer, created in the television project "Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip." Then she appeared in several episodes of the series “In the Service of the Devil”.
What else to see
In 2010, viewers were able to see Lucy Davis in "The Mentalist", in the filming of the television project, the actress took part as a guest star. The protagonist of the mystical series is Patrick Jane, a practicing psychologist. In the past, the character posed as a clairvoyant, but now denies the existence of supernatural powers. He collaborates with the California Bureau of Investigation, helps in the capture of dangerous criminals. The main goal of Patrick is revenge, he wants to find the serial killer of Red John, who several years ago cracked down on his wife and daughter.
“All the Shades of Ray, ” “All About Steve, ” “Bob Frank, ” “The Guy Who Kills People, ” starred Davis in all of these films. Lucy can also be seen in the series "Marcy", "Death in Paradise", "Neighbors", "Maron", "All for the Better." In the near future, the painting "Wonder Woman" with her participation is expected.
Life behind the scenes
Lucy Davis, whose photo can be seen in the article, decided to tie the knot in marriage in 2006. Her chosen one was a colleague - Welsh actor Owain Yeomen. The lovers got married in St. Paul's Cathedral, where Princess Diana and Prince Charles once vowed. Such an opportunity was provided to them thanks to the merits of his father Davis, who since 2002 has been the holder of the Order of the British Empire. The wedding ceremony was magnificent, among the invited were the stars of the television project "Office".
Unfortunately, in 2011, a beautiful couple announced their separation. Owain and Lucy refused to tell reporters the reasons that prompted them to divorce. There were no children in this marriage. At the moment, Davis is officially free, however, rumors periodically appear about her new hobbies. Basically, she attributed a romantic relationship with colleagues on the set.
