Buffy Davis
OVERVIEW
Buffy has worked at the National, The Old Vic, The Young Vic and extensively in radio drama, audio books and voice overs.
Her credits include: 'ANNA KARENINA' (directed by Joe Wright), 'DOC MARTIN' & 'THE NIGHT MANAGER' for the BBC, 'UNCLE VANYA' (Young Vic), 'THE HAIRY APE' (The Old Vic) and 'UGLY LIES THE BONE' (National Theatre).
Buffy is the voice of Jolene, the sexy, perspicacious landlady of The Bull in 'THE ARCHERS.'
CHARACTERISTICS
- Height: 5' 4 (163cm)
- Playing Age: 45 - 60
- Eye Colour: Blue
- Hair Colour: Strawberry Blonde
- Hair Length: Mid Length
- Unions: Equity
- Appearance: WhiteEastern European
Showreel
AWARDS
LONDON FRINGE FESTIVAL AWARD, Best Actress - 'RUBBER DOLLY' by Don Hannah
CREDITS
Film
Production - Year - Role - Production Company - Director
3 Wishes For Christmas, 2024, Lydia Clarke, M and M Films, Monika Gergelova and Michael Morris
ANGEL HAS FALLEN, 2018, Judge Spire, Summit Entertainment, Ric Roman Waugh
FLORENCE FOSTER JENKINS, 2015, Kitty, Qwerty Films, Stephen Frears
HYDE PARK ON HUDSON, 2013, Cook, Focus Features, Roger Michell
ANNA KARENINA, 2012, Agafia, Working Title, Joe Wright
TIL DEATH, 2007, JANE, Nu Image, SIMON FELLOWS
THE MACHINIST, 2003, MARGE MILLER, , BRAD ANDERSON
Television
Production - Year - Role - Production Company - Director
Best Interests, 2023, Gladys, BBC, Michael Keillor
The Outlaws, 2022, Susan, Amazon/BBC, John Butler
Doctors, 2020, Edie Grey, BBC, Niall Fraser
Life, 2020, Dawn, BBC, Iain Forsyth, Jane Pollard & Kate Hewitt
Doc Martin, 2019, Pippa Woodley, Buffalo Productions, Nigel Cole
THE TRIAL OF CHRISTINE KEELER, 2019, Barbara Castle, BBC & Ecosse Films, Andrea Harkin
DOC MARTIN Series 9, 2019, Pippa Woodley, Buffalo Productions, Nigel Cole
BERLIN STATION, 2018, Carol, Epix, Christoph Schrewe
CHIMERICA, 2018, Judy, Channel 4, Michael Keillor
DOC MARTIN, 2017, Pippa Woodley, Buffalo Productions, Stuart Orme & Ben Gregor
THE NIGHT MANAGER, 2015, Pearl, The Ink Factory, Susanne Bier
WHAT REMAINS, 2013, MAISIE, BBC1, COKY GIEDROYC
DOC MARTIN, 2011, PIPPA WOODLEY, BUFFALO PRODUCTIONS, BEN BOLT
SILK, 2011, Dr Arnold, BBC, MICHAEL OFFER
SUMMER IN TRANSYLVANIA, 2011, MRS PRIGHORN, Foundation, Simon Hynd
UPSTAIRS DOWNSTAIRS, 2011, AMERICAN CONSULAR OFFICIAL, BBC, BRENDAN MAHER
MYSTERY OF LITTLE UNDERSTANDING, 2009, GERTIE GIGGLESWORTH, BBC, Sasha Ransome
MUTUAL FRIENDS, 2009, MRS DAVIES, BBC, JIM O'HANLON
AFFINITY, 2008, MRS. SYLVESTER, ITV, TIM FYWELL
FEAR OF FANNY, 2006, HERMIONE GINGOLD, BBC Four, COKY GIEDROC
HOLBY CITY, 2006, RAMONA ALBRETCH, BBC, NIGEL DOUGLAS
ULTIMATE FORCE, 2005, MOM, Granada TV, MARK ROPER
DOCTORS, 2004, TINA, BBC, CHRISTOPHER TIMOTHY
THE MILLER'S TALE - CANTERBURY TALES, 2004, FAY, BBC Four, JOHN McKAY
DALZIEL AND PASCOE, 2002, MRS BIRD, BBC, PATRICK LAU
LLOYD & HILL, 2001, SGT. JONES, Carlton Television, PHILLIPA LANGDALE
KID IN THE CORNER, 2000, MRS MARKS, Tiger Aspect, BILLY ELTRINGHAM
UNDERCOVER HEART, 1999, ANNIE GIBSON, BBC, JOHN STRICKLAND - RICHARD SIGNY
Theatre
Production - Year - Role - Production Company - Director
Machinal, 2024, Mother, Old Vic, Richard Jones
Machinal, 2023, The Mother, Theatre Royal Bath, Richard Jones
GHBoy, 2020, Debbie, Charing Cross Theatre, Jon Pashley
Ravens: Spassky vs Fischer, 2020, Lina Grumette & Fred, Hampstead Theatre (main house), Annabelle Comyn
The Divide, 2018, Older Soween, Old Vic Theatre, Annabel Bolton
49 Donkeys Hanged, 2018, Sally Tregersick, Theatre Royal Plymouth, Simon Stokes
Ugly Lies the Bone, 2017, Mom/Voice, National Theatre, Indhu Rubasingham
Once in a Lifetime, 2017, Mrs Walker, Young Vic, Richard Jones
The Hairy Ape, 2015, Aunt, The Old Vic, Richard Jones
UNCLE VANYA, 2014, MARIA, St James Theatre, RUSSELL BOLAM
SCHOOL FOR SCANDAL, 2013, MRS CANDOUR, Park Theatre, JESSICA SWALE
HEDDA GABLER, 2012, BERTHA, Old Vic, ANNA MACKMIN
THE GOVERNMENT INSPECTOR, 2011, AVDOTYA & LOCKSMITH'S WIFE, The Young Vic, RICHARD JONES
ANNIE GET YOUR GUN, 2010, MRS WILSON, The Young Vic, RICHARD JONES
THE ROSE TATTOO, 2007, FLORA, THE NATIONAL THEATRE, STEVEN PIMLOTT & NICK HYTNER
THE BEGGAR'S OPERA, 2001, MRS PEACHUM, Wilton's Music Hall, JONATHAN MILLER
WANDSWORTH WARMERS, 2001, BEA, Drill Hall, BRYONY LAVERY
DER SILBERSEE - THE SILVER LAKE, 2000, FRAU VON LUBER, Wilton's Music Hall/Spier Festival South Africa, GORDON ANDERSON
PUNCHBAG, 1996, STELLA, HAMPSTEAD THEATRE, GLENN WALFORD
MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING, 1995, Beatrice, Lancaster, IAN FORREST
THE NORMAN CONQUESTS, 1995, RUTH, Stephen Joseph The In The Round, ALAN AYCKBOURN
LAST OF THE RED HOT LOVERS, 1994, ELAINE, BOBBIE, JEANETTE, Bowness on Windermere, Robin Herford
IT'S A BIT LIVELY OUTSIDE, 1993, MAISIE, Sheffield Crucible, STEPHEN DALDRY
SMALL MOMENTS IN LIFE, 1992, GLENDA, Royal Festival Hall, MARTIN DUNCAN
SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE, 1992, NATIONAL THEATRE, STEVEN PIMLOTT
WILLIAM TELL, 1992, MRS TELL, Sheffiled Crucible, Clare Venables
Radio
FINDING LOVE AT THE END OF THE WORLD, Wanda - BBC Radio 4 (director: Bruce Young)
NIGEL SLATER'S EATING FOR ENGLAND, Nellie - BBC Radio/ Somethin' Else
BABYCAKES, Mona - BBC Radio
JUNGLE OF CITIES, Mae - BBC Radio (director: Jonquil Panting)
THE ARCHERS (series regular), Jolene - BBC Radio (director: Vanessa Whitburn)
ANNABEL, Narrator - BBC Radio (director: Emma Harding)
SKILLS
Buffy Davis's Links
