Brad Davis

Robert Creel "Brad" Davis (November 6, 1949 – September 8, 1991) was an American actor, known for starring in the 1978 film Midnight Express. Born Robert Davis in Tallahassee, Florida to Welsh American, Eugene Davis (a dentist whose career declined due to alcoholism) and his wife, Anne Davis who was Irish American. His brother Gene is also an actor. According to an article in The New York Times published in 1987, Davis suffered physical abuse and... More

Date of birth:

  • Nov 6, 1949

Date of death:

  • Sep 8, 1991 (age 41 years)

Height:

  • 1.75 m (5.74 ft )

Also known as:

  • Robert Creel Davis,
  • brad_davis,
  • Brad Davis,
  • Bobby,
  • Robert Davis

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  • Dec 29, 1976
  • Sep 8, 1991

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