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Davy Jones
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DAVID THOMAS JONES
December 30, 1945
Born in: Manchester England. Parents: Harry and Doris Jones
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The underside of a horse's hoof is called a frog. The frog peels off several times a year with new growth.
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"And God took a handful of southernly wind, blew His breath over it and created the horse." ~ Bedouin Legend
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Davy Jones began working as a professional actor as a teenager, on Britain's long-running soap Coronation Street. He worked often as a child actor, but his real yearning was the race track. He dropped out of school at 14 to become an apprentice jockey, but his success as an
actor compelled him to give it up. At 15, he originated the role of Artful Dodger in the London premiere of Oliver!.
Because of his popularity with the Monkees, another singer
named David Jones was forced to change his name to David Bowie.
Appeared on the Ed Sullivan Show on February 9, 1964 with the
cast of 'Oliver' (as the Artful Dodger). This is the same
night The Beatles made their legendary debut.
Nominated for the Tony Award in the early 1960s - he played
the role of the Artful Dodger in 'Oliver'.
Celebrated his climb as a performer on his first American visit (touring with 'Oliver!') by having steak at every meal for a month, "including breakfast." He'd never had it growing up.
His popularity with teenage girls led to the casting of look- alike Walter Koenig by the producers of "Star Trek", who were looking to attract a younger, more female audience.
Shares a birthday with fellow Monkee Michael Nesmith.
Initial Salary for "The Monkees" $450/episode
For his 50th birthday, Jones got his jockey's license in Pennsylvania, where he now lives.
He's involved with Kohl’s Cares For Kids. Davy teamed up with author Sandra Boynton to create a book and song titled "Your Personal Penguin" to support the cause.
Still recording too... Davy's latest release is a new CD in 2008, Incredible Revisited.
Has a home in Beavertown, Pennsylvania.
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Davy Jones
c/o Staff Member
Cunningham Escott Slevin & Doherty (LA)
10635 Santa Monica Blvd #130
Los Angeles, CA 90025
OFFICIAL WEBSITE: http://www.davyjones.net/
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