Best known as Will Turner in the Pirates of the Caribbean films, Steve in TV series Coupling, and Lancelot in BBC’s Merlin.
Films
- Kingsman: The Golden CircleArthur2017
- Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s EndNorrington2007
- Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s ChestCommodore James Norrington2006
- The Talented Mr. RipleyPeter Smith-Kingsley1999
- Still CrazyTony Costello1998
TV shows
- The Morning ShowJason Craig2019–2021
- Why Didn’t They Ask Evans?Bobby Jones2022
- The Trials of Jimmy RoseJoe Rose2015
- BreathlessDr. Richard Langley2013
- SmashDerek Wills2012–2013
- MerlinLancelot2008–2012
- CouplingSteve Taylor2000–2004
- This LifeMiles Stewart1996–1997
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About Jack Davenport
Jack Davenport is an English actor, born in Suffolk, who rose to fame in the late 1990s with the TV comedy Coupling. He has built a versatile career spanning blockbuster film franchises (Pirates of the Caribbean, Kingsman) and acclaimed television dramas (This Life, Breathless, The Trials of Jimmy Rose).
FAQs
Is Jack Davenport related to anyone famous?
Yes, his mother is the actress Maria Aitken and his father is actor Nigel Davenport, both respected figures in British theatre and film.
Why did his character in Pirates of the Caribbean disappear after the first film?
Norrington returned in the second and third films; his character arc was completed in At World’s End where he sacrifices himself.
Did Jack Davenport sing in the TV series Smash?
Yes, he played a musical theatre director and performed some singing in the show.
What is Jack Davenport’s most recent major TV role?
He played network executive Jason Craig in the Apple TV+ series The Morning Show.
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