Alexander Davion

Alexander Davion

Deceased · Born: Mar 31, 1929 · Died: Sep 28, 2019

Personal Details

BornMar 31, 1929 Paris, France
Spouse
  • Anne Lawson

    ( Dec 31, 1969 to May 10, 2025 )
  • Ellen Caryl Klein

    ( May 10, 2025 to May 10, 2025 )

Biography

Alexander Davion, a remarkably gifted and accomplished actor, first took his first breath on March 31, 1929, in the culturally rich and intellectually stimulating city of Paris, France, a place where the arts and culture are woven into the very fabric of daily life.

Alexander Davion's remarkable career trajectory has been marked by his impressive ability to breathe life into a diverse array of memorable characters, thereby demonstrating his remarkable adaptability and range as an actor. Among his most significant and enduring performances was his role in the 1967 cinematic masterpiece "Valley of the Dolls", a timeless drama that has maintained its power to captivate and enthrall audiences for generations.

Davion's multifaceted career extended far beyond the realm of film, as he concurrently made a profound impact in the world of television. One of his most notable and enduring accomplishments in this medium was his starring role in the 1966 production of "Thunderbirds Are GO". This iconic television program, which has since become a cherished classic, not only further cemented Davion's reputation as a skilled and committed thespian but also served as a testament to his versatility as a performer, able to effortlessly transition between various formats and genres.

Alexander Davion's personal life was characterized by a notable series of romantic relationships, with two marriages serving as a defining aspect of his emotional journey. His first union was with Anne Lawson, a devoted partner who not only shared in his triumphs but also stood by his side during times of adversity. This early marriage was marked by a deep sense of love, trust, and mutual support, as the couple navigated the ups and downs of life together. Later in his life, Alexander Davion embarked on a second marriage, this time to Ellen Caryl Klein, with whom he formed a profound and lasting bond.

As the passage of time unfolded, Alexander Davion's skills as an actor continued to evolve and refine, as he embarked on a succession of new and demanding roles that impressively demonstrated his remarkable versatility and adaptability as a performer.

Alexander Davion's life was tragically cut short on the twenty-eighth day of September in the year two thousand and nineteen, in the picturesque country of England, located in the United Kingdom. His untimely demise sent shockwaves of sadness throughout the lives of those who had the pleasure of knowing and cherishing him, leaving behind a profound sense of emptiness and longing.

Career

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1987
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1986
Whoops Apocalypse
Whoops Apocalypse as Maguadoran General
{"id":62446,"title":"Arch of Triumph","year":"1985","character":"Alex","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/arch-of-triumph","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_62446.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_62446.jpg"},"released":1}
1985
{"id":81415,"title":"Dark Echoes","year":"1985","character":"Dereck Stanhope","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/dark-echoes","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_81415.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_81415.jpg"},"released":1}
Dark Echoes
Dark Echoes as Dereck Stanhope
{"id":10156,"title":"The Professionals","year":1982,"character":"Torres","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/the-professionals","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_10156.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_10156.jpg"},"released":1}
1982
{"id":63565,"title":"Othello","year":"1981","character":"Gratiano","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/othello-1981","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_63565.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_63565.jpg"},"released":1}
1981
Othello
Othello as Gratiano
{"id":64091,"title":"The BBC Television Shakespeare","year":"1979","character":"Decius Brutus","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-bbc-television-shakespeare","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_64091.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_64091.jpg"},"released":1}
1979
{"id":64880,"title":"Incense for the Damned","year":"1971","character":"Tony Seymore","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/incense-for-the-damned","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_64880.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_64880.jpg"},"released":1}
1971
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With These Hands...
With These Hands... as Lee Maitland
{"id":65144,"title":"The Royal Hunt of the Sun","year":"1969","character":"De Nizza","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-royal-hunt-of-the-sun","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_65144.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_65144.jpg"},"released":1}
1969
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1968
The Legend of Custer
The Legend of Custer as Captain Marcus A. Reno
{"id":166471,"title":"Luther","year":"1968","character":"Miltitz","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/luther-1968","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_166471.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_166471.jpg"},"released":1}
Luther
Luther as Miltitz
{"id":22365,"title":"Valley of the Dolls","year":"1967","character":"Ted Casablanca","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/valley-of-the-dolls","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_22365.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_22365.jpg"},"released":1}
1967
Valley of the Dolls
Valley of the Dolls as Ted Casablanca
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1966
Thunderbirds Are GO
Thunderbirds Are GO as Space Captain Greg Martin (voice)
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{"id":6772,"title":"Thunderbirds","year":1965,"character":"Space Captain Greg Martin","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/thunderbirds","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_6772.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_6772.jpg"},"released":1}
1965
Thunderbirds
Thunderbirds as Space Captain Greg Martin
{"id":201019,"title":"Man in the Dark","year":"1964","character":"Rickie Seldon","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/man-in-the-dark-1964","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_201019.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_201019.jpg"},"released":1}
1964
Man in the Dark
Man in the Dark as Rickie Seldon
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{"id":103834689,"title":"Gideon C.I.D.","year":1964,"character":"Chief Insp. David Keen","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/gideon-cid","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_103834689.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_103834689.jpg"},"released":1}
Gideon C.I.D.
Gideon C.I.D. as Chief Insp. David Keen
{"id":65831,"title":"Paranoiac","year":"1963","character":"Tony Ashby","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/paranoiac","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/6hqnljk786g0.jpeg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/6hqnljk786g0.jpeg"},"released":1}
1963
Paranoiac
Paranoiac as Tony Ashby
{"id":10429,"title":"The Saint","year":1963,"character":"Miguel Artigas","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/the-saint","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_10429.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_10429.jpg"},"released":1}
The Saint
The Saint as Miguel Artigas
{"id":94622,"title":"Song Without End","year":"1960","character":"Frederic Chopin","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/song-without-end","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_94622.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_94622.jpg"},"released":1}
1960
Song Without End
Song Without End as Frederic Chopin
{"id":10454,"title":"One Step Beyond","year":1960,"character":"Harry MacDougall","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/one-step-beyond","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_10454.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_10454.jpg"},"released":1}
One Step Beyond
One Step Beyond as Harry MacDougall
{"id":17871,"title":"Richard III","year":"1955","character":"Messenger to Richard III","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/richard-iii-1955","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/f2qekd1l7320.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/f2qekd1l7320.jpg"},"released":1}
1955
Richard III
Richard III as Messenger to Richard III
{"id":67382,"title":"The Good Die Young","year":"1954","character":"Young Man","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-good-die-young","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_67382.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_67382.jpg"},"released":1}
1954
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1951
Captain Horatio Hornblower
Captain Horatio Hornblower as Spanish Officer (uncredited)