 Maintaining his allure as a sexy icon through generations of
fans, Davy Jones first invaded teen hearts as the international idol of millions
in the 1960s Emmy Award winning television classic The Monkees. Since the show
hit the small screen, Davy Jones has triumphed as both a serious actor and a
comedian on the theatrical stage; as a rock musician, composer and artist; and,
true to his first love, as an extremely able horseman.
Davy Jones continues to ride and train his beloved racehorses to be winners. In
1996, he won his first race in England on his prized horse, Digpast. "I've
always thought if all the show business success hadn't happened, I'd have been a
world champion jockey. It's in my blood. I've always dreamed of going back to
England — riding a few winners," he says.
Davy Jones was born in Manchester, England on December 30, 1945. He began
entertaining at 11 years old as Ena Sharples' grandson on the still-running BBC
soap opera, Coronation Street. His performance was so memorable, theatrical
agents sought him out as he was working as an apprentice jockey in Newmarket and
took him to London where he portrayed Dickens' mischievous Artful Dodger in the
West End production of Oliver! Later, at the age of 16, Davy Jones found himself
the toast of New York where he originated the Artful Dodger role on Broadway and
was nominated for a Tony Award.
As a result, Davy Jones was offered a contract with Columbia Pictures/Screen
Gems Television, and The Monkees was created shortly after. "Ward Sylvester, the
executive producer of The Monkees, was my manager at the time. We looked for
different types of guys to be part of his idea for this TV show," Davy Jones
says. "Then Micky, Peter, Mike and I were put together in one scene and everyone
said, 'That's it ... magic! We'll use you four!" Also a musical group, The
Monkees' album sales surpassed all records, and they continue to be best-sellers
30 years later.
The theater remains in Davy Jones' blood. Coming full circle in "Oliver!", he
most recently received raved reviews for starring in the complex role of Fagin.
He has also starred in productions of The Boyfriend, Harry Nilson's The Point,
and appeared as Jesus in Godspell, which played in London's West End . Perhaps
the most celebrated television appearance in Davy Jones' long career as a
heartthrob is The Brady Bunch episode, "Getting Davy Jones." Not only was he
Marcia Brady's dream prom date, but the episode is one of the most frequently
aired reruns in television history. As a result, Davy reprised that role in the
1995's "The Brady Bunch Movie".
Davy Jones is also an accomplished writer and humorous storyteller. He recently
completed the second edition of his autobiography, Davy Jones: Daydream Believin',
which updates his life and career to the present. Davy Jones' talents extend to
short stories, poetry, and photography. Davy also teaches seminars throughout
the country where he gives motivational speeches and converses on many subjects
including his diverse experiences in show business as well as techniques used in
all aspects of entertainment.
A regular on the charity sports circuit, Davy's proudest effort for charity was
a successful completion of the London Marathon in 3 hours, 40 minutes. Combining
all facets of his diverse talents, Davy Jones sees himself as both a Daydream
Believer and a cowboy. Recounting the first time he rode a horse, he says, "A
lot of people call me 'Cowboy'. But the first time I was on horseback, I had a
lump in my throat the size of my fist, and my heart was almost bouncing me out
of my saddle. However, as I grew used to it on that ride, I thought, 'Oh, my
God, it's going to happen ... I'm cantering!' And I've been a cowboy ever
since."
Contact Grabow for more information or to book Davy Jones for
your next corporate or private event.
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