|
Jack Davies (rugby Union)
Jack Davies may refer to: *Jack Davies (screenwriter) (1913–1994), English screenwriter, producer, editor and actor *Jack Llewelyn Davies (1894–1959), one of the inspirations for the boy characters in ''Peter Pan'' * Jack Davies (rugby), Welsh rugby union and rugby league footballer who played in the 1940s, 1950s and 1960s * Jack Davies (football trainer), British football trainer * Jack Davies (swimmer) (1916–1997), New Zealand swimmer * Jack Davies (cricketer, born 1911) (1911–1992), English psychologist and sportsman * Jack Davies (cricketer, born 2000), English cricketer * Jack Davies (footballer, born 2002), English footballer for MK Dons * Jack Davies (rugby league Australia), Australian rugby league footballer who played in the 1920s and 1930s * Jack Davies (footballer, born 1902) (1902–1985), English footballer *Jack Davies, birth name of actor and singer Michael Preston See also * Jack Davis (other) *John Davies (other) John Davies may re ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jack Davies (screenwriter)
John Bernard Henry Leslie Davies (25 November 1913 – 22 June 1994) was an English screenwriter with 49 writing credits to his name as well as the 12 episodes of ''The Pickwick Papers'' 1985 TV series. He was an associate producer for two of those credits, ''Crooks Anonymous'' and ''Those Magnificent Men in Their Flying Machines'', receiving an Oscar nomination for Best Original Screenplay on the latter. He was an assistant editor for the television film ''Dracula'' in 1974, and also an editor for ''Sheba, Baby'' in 1975. Three of his films were also books he wrote or co-wrote: ''Monte Carlo or Bust!'', ''Paper Tiger'', and ''North Sea Hijack''. Personal life Davies was married to Dorothy Holding from 12 June 1937 until his death on 22 June 1994. They had two children, John Howard Davies and his younger brother Legh. Filmography (As writer, except where indicated.) Films * ''Love at Second Sight'' (also known as ''The Girl Thief'') (1934) * '' Mister Cinders'' (uncredited) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jack Llewelyn Davies
John Llewelyn Davies (11 September 1894 – 17 September 1959) was the second eldest of the Llewelyn Davies boys befriended by Peter Pan creator J. M. Barrie, and one of the inspirations for the boy characters in the story of Peter Pan. He served in the Royal Navy during World War I. He was the first cousin of the English writer Daphne du Maurier. Childhood Davies and his elder brother George first met writer J. M. Barrie on their regular outings in Kensington Gardens with their nurse Mary Hodgson and infant brother Peter in 1897. They took part in play adventures with Barrie which provided much of the inspiration for the adventures in the 1904 stage play ''Peter Pan, or The Boy Who Wouldn't Grow Up''. Shortly before writing the play, Barrie created a photo book titled ''The Boy Castaways'', featuring the three oldest brothers pretending to be shipwrecked on an island and fighting pirates, themes that later appeared in the Peter Pan story. The character of John Darling, t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jack Davies (rugby)
Eifion "Jack" A. Davies (birth year unknown) is a Welsh former rugby union and professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1940s and 1950s. He played representative level rugby union (RU) for Wales XV and Middlesex, and at club level for London Welsh RFC, Richmond F.C. and Harlequin F.C., as a centre, i.e. number 12 or 13, and representative level rugby league (RL) for Wales, and at club level for Salford ( Heritage No. 465), as a goal-kicking or usually , i.e. number 3 or 4, or 6. Background Jack Davies was born in Penclawdd, Swansea, Wales. Playing career International honours Jack Davies represented Wales XV (RU) while at Harlequin F.C. against England in the 'Victory International' non- Test match(es) between December 1945 and April 1946, and he won caps for Wales (RL) while at Salford 1949 2-caps. County honours Jack Davies represented Middlesex (RU). Club career Jack Davies made his début for Salford against Keighley at The Willows, Salford Salfor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jack Davies (football Trainer)
John Henry Davies, known as Jack Davies, was employed by Wolverhampton Wanderers Football Club as assistant trainer in 1920. In 1930 he was promoted to first team trainer where he served under Major Frank Buckley. During his 16 years as first team trainer at Wolves, the club went from the Second Division to narrowly missing out on the First Division Championship title in the 1937- 38, 1938-39 seasons and were FA Cup runners up in 1939. Over this period Wolverhampton Wanderers became one of the best teams in England. Jack persuaded the Wolves board to keep a young Stan Cullis, who in later years as a manager reigned over the club’s most successful period. Jack also persuaded Major Buckley not to release Billy Wright, who the club had deemed too short in height to make the grade as a professional footballer.Giller, Norman (2003) Billy Wright: A Hero for All Seasons Billy Wright went on to win three Football League championships and the FA Cup, whilst amassing 105 international cap ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jack Davies (swimmer)
John Cecil Wright Davies (12 December 1916 – 25 July 1997) was a New Zealand swimmer who represented his country at the 1938 British Empire Games. Early life and family Born in Hāwera on 12 December 1916, Davies was the son of Alfred Davies and Clara Bertha Davies (née Larsen). Davies was educated at New Plymouth Boys' High School, where he was a prefect, and went on to study dentistry at the University of Otago, graduating BDS in 1939. Swimming In 1937, Davies won the 220 yards breaststroke title at the inter-university Easter Tournament in Christchurch, breaking the existing record by 11 seconds, and was awarded a New Zealand University swimming blue. The following year, he won another New Zealand university swimming title and gained another swimming blue at Easter Tournament. At Easter Tournament in 1939, Davies again won the 220 yards breaststroke title, and equalled the national record of 3:00.2, and he was subsequently awarded another New Zealand University blue for ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jack Davies (cricketer, Born 1911)
Jack Gale Wilmot Davies (10 September 1911 – 5 November 1992) was an English psychologist and sportsman who played first-class cricket and top-level rugby union. He served in the War Office during World War II and was a noted academic psychologist. He served as the President of MCC in 1985–1986 and was the tenth person elected an Honorary Life Vice-President of the club. Early life and education Davies was born in Broad Clyst in Devon in 1911. He attended Tonbridge School in Kent where he was in the Cricket XI for four years, captaining the side in 1930, his final year. He was strong academically and won a scholarship to study classics at St John's College, Cambridge. He won a cricket Blue in 1933 and 1934 after an ankle injury forced him to pull out of the University Match in 1931.Davies, Jack Gale Wilmon ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jack Davies (cricketer, Born 2000)
Jack Leo Benjamin Davies (born 30 March 2000) is an English cricketer. He made his first-class debut on 15 August 2020, for Middlesex in the 2020 Bob Willis Trophy. Prior to his first-class debut, he was named in England's squad for the 2018 Under-19 Cricket World Cup. He made his Twenty20 debut on 5 September 2020, for Middlesex in the 2020 t20 Blast. He made his List A debut on 25 July 2021, for Middlesex in the 2021 Royal London One-Day Cup The 2021 Royal London One-Day Cup tournament was a limited overs cricket competition that formed part of the 2021 English cricket season in England and Wales. Matches were contested over 50 overs per side, having List A cricket status, with all .... References External links * 2000 births Living people Berkshire cricketers English cricketers Middlesex cricketers Cricketers from Reading, Berkshire {{England-cricket-bio-2000s-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jack Davies (footballer, Born 2002)
Jack Alan Davies (born 3 December 2002) is an English professional footballer who plays as a defender for club Hemel Hempstead Town. Club career Milton Keynes Dons Davies joined the academy of Milton Keynes Dons at a young age, and progressed through several age groups. He signed his first professional contract with the club on 24 August 2020. Davies made his professional debut on 11 November 2020, in a 1–2 EFL Trophy group stage home defeat to Southampton U21s, and later that season made his league debut on 16 January 2021 as a 77th-minute substitute in a 3–0 away defeat to Peterborough United. The 2021–22 season saw limited first team opportunities for Davies, and he spent the first half of the season out on loan to National League South club Oxford City. Davies spent the majority of the following 2022–23 campaign on loan to National League South clubs Concord Rangers as well as a second loan spell with Oxford City in which he contributed to the club's play-off pro ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jack Davies (rugby League Australia)
Jack Davies was an Australian rugby league footballer who played in the 1920s and 1930s. He played for Newtown in the New South Wales Rugby League (NSWRL) competition. Playing career Davies made his first grade debut for Newtown against North Sydney in Round 4 1928 at North Sydney Oval. Davies made 10 appearances for Newtown in his debut year as the club finished last on the table claiming the wooden spoon after winning only one game all season. In 1929, Newtown had a complete form reversal and finished 4th on the table. The club then went on to upset St George 8–7 at Earl Park, Arncliffe in the semi-final to reach the 1929 NSWRL grand final. In the grand final, the club's opponents were the all conquering South Sydney side who were looking to win their 5th premiership in a row. Davies played at second-row in the final as Newtown never troubled Souths losing 30–10 at the Sydney Sports Ground in front of 16,360 fans. Over the following seasons, Davies continued to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jack Davies (footballer, Born 1902)
Jack Davies (30 March 1902 – 1985) was an English footballer who played in the Football League for Bury and Swansea Town. He also played for Horwich RMI and Wigan Athletic Wigan Athletic Football Club () is an English professional association football club based in Wigan, Greater Manchester, England. The team competes in the Championship, the second tier of the English football league system. Founded in 1932, ..., Davies joined Wigan Athletic from Horwich RMI. He made 10 appearances in the Cheshire League during the club's inaugural season in 1932–33. References External links * 1902 births 1985 deaths Footballers from Chorley Men's association football goalkeepers English men's footballers Leigh Genesis F.C. players Bury F.C. players Swansea City A.F.C. players Wigan Athletic F.C. players English Football League players {{England-footy-goalkeeper-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Michael Preston
Michael Preston (born Jack Davies; 14 May 1938) is an English international film and television actor, and singer, sometimes credited as Mike Preston. Life and career Preston was born in Hackney, London, England. He was a boxer and then became a singer. He appeared on '' Oh Boy!'' and his third record, "Dirty Old Town" (1959) was produced by Joe Meek. He had three Top 40 hits in the UK Singles Chart, including reaching No. 12 with his cover version of " Mr. Blue" in November 1959, before emigrating to Australia where he worked as a nightclub singer. He then became a host on television, and also an actor. He was a regular host on ''In Melbourne Tonight'' in 1968, and in 1969 was a guest celebrity on the game show ''The Celebrity Game'' and went on to host the revival in 1976–1977. His first ongoing starring role on television was in the long-running police drama series ''Homicide'' as Sen. Det. Bob Delaney from 1972 to 1973. He then had a recurring role in the soap opera ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jack Davis (other)
Jack Davis may refer to: Arts and entertainment *Jack Davis (actor) (1914–1992), American child actor *Jack Davis (playwright) (1917–2000), Australian playwright and poet *Jack Davis (cartoonist) (1924–2016), American cartoonist and illustrator Business and industry * Jack Davis, American engineer who worked on the ENIAC computer in the 1940s *Jack Davis (industrialist) (born 1933), American industrialist *Jack Davis, American businessman, co-founder of Novell Sports * Jack Davis (English footballer) (1882–1963) *Jack Davis (Australian footballer) (1908–1991) * Jack Davis (hurdler) (1930–2012), American Olympic hurdler * Jack Davis (guard, born 1932) (1932–2013), American football player for the Boston Patriots *Jack Davis (guard, born 1933) (1933–2015), American football player for the Denver Broncos Others *Mildirn, (a.k.a. Jack Davis, 1835–1914), Australian Aboriginal leader, translator and merchant *Jack Davis (prospector) (1879–1949), American prospector * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |