---
name: "Jack Davenport"
canonical: "https://film.one/person/jack-davenport"
fi1m_id: "jack-davenport"
imdb_id: "nm0202603"
tmdb_id: 1709
wikidata_id: "Q310930"
roles: ["Actor"]
born: "1 March 1973"
reviewed_on_fi1m: 7
average_fi1m_score: 69
average_as: "actor"
average_over: 7
updated: "2026-10-13T21:40:42.527504+00:00"
licence: "© Fi1m Ltd. Written by AI under a human editor; checked against sources before publication. Quote with attribution and a link to the canonical URL."
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# Jack Davenport

## Identity

Jack Davenport

- **Canonical:** https://film.one/person/jack-davenport
- **Type:** Person
- **Fi1m ID:** jack-davenport
- **IMDb ID:** nm0202603
- **TMDB ID:** 1709
- **Wikidata ID:** Q310930
- **Same entity:** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jack_Davenport, https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q310930, https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0202603/, https://www.themoviedb.org/person/1709

Actor. Born 1 March 1973 in Suffolk, England, UK.

## Details

- **Work:** Actor
- **Born:** 1 March 1973, Suffolk, England, UK
- **Active:** 1996–2015
- **Also known as:** Jack Arthur Davenport
- **Frequently works with:** [Gore Verbinski](https://film.one/person/gore-verbinski.md), [Jerry Bruckheimer](https://film.one/person/jerry-bruckheimer.md), [Johnny Depp](https://film.one/person/johnny-depp.md), [Keira Knightley](https://film.one/person/keira-knightley.md), [Orlando Bloom](https://film.one/person/orlando-bloom.md), [Ted Elliott](https://film.one/person/ted-elliott.md), [Terry Rossio](https://film.one/person/terry-rossio.md), [Geoffrey Rush](https://film.one/person/geoffrey-rush.md)
- **Average Fi1m score:** 69, as actor, over 7 titles
- **Fi1m score by decade:** 1990s 82 (2), 2000s 64 (4), 2010s 66 (1)
- **Fi1m against the critics:** 67 to 62 across 6 titles
- **Score spread:** 3 at 80+, 2 at 60–79, 2 under 60
- **Lead roles:** 0 of 5 acting credits billed first or second
- **Genres:** Action 4, Adventure 3, Drama 3, Fantasy 3, Crime 2, Comedy 1
- **Screen time:** 14 hours of reviewed films
- **Box office:** $3,237m across 6 films with figures
- **Elsewhere:** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jack_Davenport, https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q310930, https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0202603/, https://www.themoviedb.org/person/1709

## Streaming the US now

- **Disney+:** [*Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl*](https://film.one/film/pirates-of-the-caribbean-the-curse-of-the-black-pearl.md) (81), [*Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest*](https://film.one/film/pirates-of-the-caribbean-dead-mans-chest.md) (63), [*Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End*](https://film.one/film/pirates-of-the-caribbean-at-worlds-end.md) (55)
- **Hulu:** [*The Talented Mr. Ripley*](https://film.one/film/the-talented-mr-ripley.md) (80)

For United States; add `?region=XX` for another country.

## Fi1m on Jack Davenport

> Jack Davenport gives polished Englishmen a persuasive voice and makes good company in an ensemble. We value his supporting work, while wishing he were asked to play fewer variations on the same man.

Jack Davenport’s English drawl makes his posh characters sound as though they expect to be heard. We enjoy that smooth baritone, particularly when he is playing a cad. His breakthrough came as Miles Stewart in *This Life* (1996), followed by Steve Taylor in *Coupling* (2000). Those television roles established a familiar presence, but we find his supporting film work at least as rewarding.

Anthony Minghella’s *The Talented Mr. Ripley* (1999) is a good place to start, with Davenport as Peter Smith-Kingsley. We were unsettled by the neediness Matt Damon gives Tom and by how painfully intimate Minghella makes class envy. Davenport’s vocal polish belongs in a film so sharply attentive to class, and his supporting work helps an unusually good ensemble hold our interest. We recommend it despite the over-elaborate plotting: Minghella gives us people worth watching even when the story starts trying too hard.

Gore Verbinski’s *Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl* (2003) gives him Commodore James Norrington, a more obvious fit for that polished English delivery. His formality makes a useful contrast to Johnny Depp and Geoffrey Rush, the chief reasons we recommend this warm, funny adventure. The repeated swordfights and thin romance test our patience, but Davenport is well suited to his supporting place in the cast. Norrington returned in two sequels, and the part brought Davenport wider recognition. It also makes the reservation about his work easy to understand: another posh Englishman can feel like a safe casting decision.

His later American television work, including *Smash* (2012–13) and *The Morning Show* (2019), extended that ensemble career. It is a sensible use of an actor who can be effective without needing the largest part, though the familiar character types remain a limitation. We would like the next casting director to look past the accent.

## Biography

Jack Davenport is an English actor. He is the son of actors Nigel Davenport and Maria Aitken. He studied English literature and film at the University of East Anglia.

Davenport began his career with a small role in *Fierce Creatures* (1997). His breakthrough came in the BBC series *This Life* (1996–1997) as Miles Stewart, followed by the role of Steve Taylor in *Coupling* (2000–2004). He appeared as Peter Smith-Kingsley in *The Talented Mr. Ripley* (1999) and as James Norrington in the *Pirates of the Caribbean* films (2003, 2006, 2007). Other credits include *Kingsman: The Secret Service* (2015), *The Boat That Rocked* (2009) and television series such as *FlashForward* (2009) and *The Morning Show* (2019).

Davenport is married to actress Michelle Gomez.

*Sources: en.wikipedia.org, imdb.com.*

## On Fi1m (7)

- *Kingsman: The Secret Service* (2015), Fi1m 66, as Lancelot — [page](https://film.one/film/kingsman-the-secret-service.md)
- *Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End* (2007), Fi1m 55, as Norrington — [page](https://film.one/film/pirates-of-the-caribbean-at-worlds-end.md)
- *Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest* (2006), Fi1m 63, as Norrington — [page](https://film.one/film/pirates-of-the-caribbean-dead-mans-chest.md)
- *The Libertine* (2004), Fi1m 56, as Harris — [page](https://film.one/film/the-libertine.md)
- *Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl* (2003), Fi1m 81, as Norrington — [page](https://film.one/film/pirates-of-the-caribbean-the-curse-of-the-black-pearl.md)
- *The Talented Mr. Ripley* (1999), Fi1m 80, as Peter Smith-Kingsley — [page](https://film.one/film/the-talented-mr-ripley.md)
- *This Life* (1996), Fi1m 84, as Miles — [page](https://film.one/tv/this-life.md)

## Complete filmography (72)

Every credit, newest first. Titles without a page can be requested for review on the HTML page.

- *Blueberry Inn* (2026), as Jonathan
- *All's Fair* (2025), series, as Oliver
- *The Forsytes* (2025), series, as James Forsyte
- *The Assassin* (2025), series, as Sean
- *Bonus Track* (2024), as Jeffrey
- *Elsbeth* (2024), series, as Sam
- *Damaged: The Very British Obscenity of David Hamilton-Grant* (2023), as Narrator (voice)
- *Accused* (2023), series, as John
- *Ten Percent* (2022), series, as Jonathan Nightingale
- *Dr. Death* (2021), series, Actor
- *Cheetah Brothers in Arms* (2020), Actor
- *The Morning Show* (2019), series, as Jason Craig
- *Why Women Kill* (2019), series, as The Narrator (voice), Karl Grove
- *Deception* (2018), series, as Alistair Black
- *Next of Kin* (2018), series, as Guy Harcourt
- *The Stolen* (2017), as Joshua McCullen
- *White Famous* (2017), series, as Peter King
- *The Wilde Wedding* (2017), as Rory
- *The Tank* (2017), as Will Sacks
- *A United Kingdom* (2016), as Sir Alistair Canning
- *Americana* (2016), as Calib
- *Guernica* (2016), as Vasyl
- *Prototype* (2016), as Edward Conway
- *Life in Squares* (2015), series, as David Garnett
- *Kingsman: The Secret Service* (2015), as Lancelot — Fi1m 66, [page](https://film.one/film/kingsman-the-secret-service.md)
- *Breathless* (2013), series, as Otto Powell
- *Haven't We Met Before?* (2013), as Man
- *The Mindy Project* (2012), series, as Leland Breakfast — Fi1m 72, [page](https://film.one/tv/the-mindy-project.md)
- *Time Collectors* (2012), as Sam
- *Smash* (2012), series, as Derek Wills
- *Mother's Milk* (2011), as Patrick Melrose
- *The Key Man* (2011), as Bobby
- *FlashForward* (2009), series, as Lloyd Simcoe
- *The Good Wife* (2009), series, as Frank Asher — Fi1m 84, [page](https://film.one/tv/the-good-wife.md)
- *Edward VIII: The Nazi King* (2009), Actor
- *The Boat That Rocked* (2009), as Twatt
- *Swingtown* (2008), series, as Bruce Miller
- *All About 'Thunderbirds'* (2008), as Narrator (voice)
- *Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End* (2007), as Norrington — Fi1m 55, [page](https://film.one/film/pirates-of-the-caribbean-at-worlds-end.md)
- *This Life +10* (2007), as Miles Stewart
- *Cheetah Blood Brothers* (2007), Actor
- *Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest* (2006), as Norrington — Fi1m 63, [page](https://film.one/film/pirates-of-the-caribbean-dead-mans-chest.md)
- *The Incredible Journey of Mary Bryant* (2005), series, as Lieutenant Ralph Clarke
- *The Wedding Date* (2005), as Edward Fletcher-Wooten
- *Agatha Christie's Marple* (2004), series, as Superintendent Harper
- *The Libertine* (2004), as Harris — Fi1m 56, [page](https://film.one/film/the-libertine.md)
- *Terrible Kisses* (2004), as Man
- *The Welsh Great Escape* (2003), as Narrator
- *Eroica* (2003), as Prince Lobkowitz
- *Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl* (2003), as Norrington — Fi1m 81, [page](https://film.one/film/pirates-of-the-caribbean-the-curse-of-the-black-pearl.md)
- *The Real Jane Austen* (2002), as Henry Austen
- *Gypsy Woman* (2002), as Leon
- *A Very English Genius* (2002), as Narrator
- *Dickens* (2002), series, as Charley Dickens
- *Offending Angels* (2002), as Rory
- *The Bunker* (2001), as LCpl. Ebert
- *Not Afraid, Not Afraid* (2001), as Michael
- *The Wyvern Mystery* (2000), as Harry Fairfield
- *Look* (2000), as Stanley
- *Coupling* (2000), series, as Steve Taylor
- *The Talented Mr. Ripley* (1999), as Peter Smith-Kingsley — Fi1m 80, [page](https://film.one/film/the-talented-mr-ripley.md)
- *Boiling Point* (1999), as Narrator
- *Immortality* (1998), as Sergeant Roche
- *Ultraviolet* (1998), series, as Michael Colefield
- *Russell Mulcahy’s Tale of the Mummy* (1998), as Detective Bartone
- *Macbeth* (1998), as Malcolm
- *The Moth* (1997), series, as Robert Bradley
- *Fierce Creatures* (1997), as Student Zoo Keeper
- *The Moth* (1997), as Robert Bradley
- *This Life* (1996), series, as Miles — Fi1m 84, [page](https://film.one/tv/this-life.md)
- *Seismic Seconds*, series, as Narrator
- *Vivien & the Florist*, as Laurence Olivier

## Gallery

- ![Jack Davenport](https://film.one/media/person/88716/gallery-69abbc356e29.jpg) Jack Davenport — White Famous; The official YouTube channel for the SHOWTIME series White Famous., CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/a/a5/Jack_Davenport_in_White_Famous_S01_E03.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail_unscaled)
- ![Jack Davenport](https://film.one/media/person/88716/gallery-5da9f442681d.jpg) Jack Davenport — Image via TMDB
- ![Jack Davenport](https://film.one/media/person/88716/gallery-9fe29d4b91c8.jpg) Jack Davenport — Image via TMDB

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