Davy Jones (musician)

David Thomas Davy Jones was an English singersongwriter, musician, actor and businessman best known as a member of the band The Monkees, and for starring in the TV series of the same name. His acting credits include a Tonynominated role as the Artful Dodger in the original London and Broadway productions of Oliver as well as a starring cameo role in a hallmark episode of The Brady Bunch television show and later reprised parody film Love, American Style and My Two Dads. Jones is considered one of the great teen idols.

David Thomas Jones was born atLeamington Street, Openshaw, Manchester, Lancashire, England, onDecember 1945. His television acting debut was on the British television soap opera Coronation Street. He portrayed Colin Lomax, Ena Sharples grandson, for one episode onMarch 1961. He also appeared in the BBC police series ZCars. After the death of his mother from emphysema when he wasyears old, Jones rejected acting in favour of a career as a jockey, apprenticing with Newmarket trainer Basil Foster. He dropped out of secondary school to begin his career in that field. This career was shortlived, however. Even though Foster believed Jones would be successful as a jockey, he encouraged his young protg to take a role as the Artful Dodger a production of Oliver! in Londons West End, a move which changed Jones life forever. In turn, Jones cared for Foster in his later years, bringing him to the United States and providing him financial support.

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