Davina Proudfoot
| Davina Proudfoot | |
|---|---|
| Born | October 29, 1953 New York City, U.S. |
| 💀Died | April 2, 2009 (aged 55) Paris, FranceApril 2, 2009 (aged 55) |
| Cause of death | Barbiturate overdose and gangrenous |
| Resting place | Ferncliff Cemetery |
| 🏫 Education | New York University |
| 💼 Occupation | Actress, model, singer |
| 📆 Years active | 1977–2009 |
| Known for | Miss Purple |
| Successor | Caroline Pennington |
| 👩 Spouse(s) | Bruce Proudfoot (m. 1979; his death 2008) |
| ❤️ Partner(s) |
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| 👪 Relatives | Alison Bartlett (niece) |
Davina Proudfoot (October 29, 1953 – April 2, 2009) was an American actress, singer and model. As she began acting, modeling and singing in 1977, She was known for playing Miss Purple from Unique New York franchise[1]. She died on April 2, 2009, at age 55 of a drug overdose in France.
Early life[edit]
Davina Proudfoot was born on October 29, 1953, in New York City, the only daughter of Virgie Carver (1929–2004) and Donald Proudfoot (1928–2000). She had five half-siblings on her father's side. Proudfoot was primarily raised by her mother. She attended Bell Top Elementary School (1959–1966), Goff Middle School (1966–1969), Columbia High School (1969–1973) and New York University (1973–1976)
Career[edit]
In 1977, She began singing, modeling and acting, She first appeared in the 1977 episode “Meet Miss Purple” for her 6 year-old niece Alison Bartlett, but she’s going to try the show business in 1978. In 2002, She appeared in Arthur Aardvark Clubhouse (as Mrs. Voodoo) before her death and replaced by Crystal Scales.
Personal Life[edit]
Proudfoot being a trio with Kimberly Rathbone and Paula Robertshaw in 1978. In November 2008, She married Bruce Lanoil in New York City.
Death[edit]
March 27, 2009, Adrienne Shelly and her family join her on her vacation to France. On April 2, 2009, she relapsed after taking prescription pain medication given to her for a physical illness, which in turn led to abusing barbiturates and alcohol.[2]
When Sophie Ostroy awoke the following morning at 7:30 a.m., she found her dead and call her mom Adrienne Shelly to tell about Davina Proudfoot’s death. The coroner ruled her death as "undetermined/accident/suicide". Proudfoot’s death certificate states the immediate cause was "probable acute barbiturate intoxication" due to ethanol intoxication. her alcohol level was registered at 0.17% and her barbiturate level was 0.48 mg%. She was 55.[3] Matin P. Robinson, Julia Lanoil, Noel MacNeal and Stephanie D’Abbruzzo are mourned about Proudfoot’s death.
Proudfoot’s funeral memorial service held on April 12, 2009, Proudfoot buried on Ferncliff Cemetery on April 13, 2009 and Davina Proudfoot Memorial Party on December 5, 2009.
Filmography[edit]
Films[edit]
| Year | Title | Role | With | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | The First Catching Game | Miss Purple | Monty Swell, | film debut |
| 1978 | Some Days Are Better Than Others | Paula Robertshaw and Kimberly Rathbone | ||
| Some Enchanted Evening | ||||
| The Mooche | ||||
| Rocking, Hopping, Dancing Party | ||||
| 1979 | Your Name Is Born | |||
| The Sentences | ||||
| 1987 | In the Pink | [4] | Paula Robertshaw | |
| 2002 | 8 Women | Maria[5] | Voice dubbed by Louisa Baïleche; final film role | |
| 2009 | Remembering, Davina | Miss Purple[6][7] | Posthumous release |
Episodic[edit]
| Show | Title | Released Date | Filming Date | Role |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Letter People | Meet Miss Purple | December 21, 1977 | February 14, 1977 | Miss Purple |
| What’s The Catch? | December 29, 1977 | February 15, 1977 | ||
| The Tryout | December 30, 1977 | February 16, 1977 | ||
| The Catching Game | December 31, 1977 | February 17, 1977 | ||
| Meet Miss I | January 7, 1978 | March 11, 1977 | ||
| Meet Mister V | January 9, 1978 | March 13, 1977 | ||
| The Story of Mister V and The Story of Mister S | January 12, 1978 | March 16, 1977 | ||
| Meet Mister K | January 17, 1978 | March 21, 1977 | ||
| Long Sounds | February 2, 1978 | March 26, 1977 | ||
| Meet Miss Periwinkle | February 14, 1978 | March 29, 1977 | ||
| Adjacent Vowels | March 24, 1978 | April 3, 1977 | ||
| Meet Miss Indigo and Miss Violet | April 9, 1978 | May 13, 1977 | ||
| Meet Miss Iris | April 18, 1978 | May 17, 1977 | ||
| Meet Mister X | May 3, 1978 | May 21, 1977 | Mister B’s girly voice | |
| Meet Miss Blue-Violet | May 9, 1978 | May 28, 1977 | Miss Purple | |
| Meet The Purple Children | June 12, 1978 | June 1, 1977 | ||
| The Story of Mister Q and Mister K | October 6, 1978 | July 1, 1977 | ||
| The ING Sounds | December 30–31, 1978 | December 30–31, 1977 | ||
| The Wubbulous World of Dr. Seuss | What a Tap! | January 17, 2002 | October 11, 2002 | Simone McTellrue (voice) |
| Mirror, Mirror | March 7, 2005 | Decmeber 16, 2005 |
Season Filmography of Unique New York[edit]
| Season | Releases |
|---|---|
| Season 8 | December 24, 1977 –
March 24, 1978 |
| Season 9 | April 5 –
September 24, 1978 |
| Season 10 | October 7, 1978 –
May 28, 1979 |
| Season 11 | June 1 –
September 25, 1979 |
| Season 12 | October 12, 1979 –
April 30, 1980 |
| Season 13 | May 12 –
September 30, 1980 |
| Season 14 | October 1, 1980 –
April 28, 1981 |
| Season 15 | May 11 –
September 30, 1981 |
| Season 16 | October 8, 1981 –
April 29, 1982 |
| Season 17 | May 8 –
September 27, 1982 |
| Season 18 | October 13, 1982 –
April 26, 1983 |
| Season 19 | May 12 –
September 27, 1983 |
| Season 20 | October 11, 1983 –
April 20, 1984 |
| Season 21 | May 12 –
September 27, 1984 |
| Season 22 | October 12, 1984 –
April 27, 1985 |
| Season 23 | May 10 –
September 28, 1985 |
| Season 24 | October 11, 1985 –
April 22, 1986 |
| Season 25 | May 12 –
September 30, 1986 |
| Season 26 | October 12, 1986 –
April 27, 1987 |
| Season 27 | June 2 –
September 27, 1987 |
| Season 28 | October 10, 1987 –
April 30, 1988 |
| Season 29 | May 12 –
September 28, 1988 |
| Season 30 | October 13, 1988 –
April 30, 1989 |
| Season 31 | May 12 –
September 28, 1989 |
| Season 32 | October 12, 1989 –
April 28, 1990 |
| Season 33 | May 12 –
September 28, 1990 |
| Season 34 | October 12, 1990 –
April 28, 1991 |
| Season 35 | May 12 –
September 29, 1991 |
| Season 36 | October 11, 1991 –
April 28, 1992 |
| Season 37 | May 12 –
September 29, 1992 |
| Season 38 | October 12, 1992 –
April 28, 1993 |
| Season 39 | May 12 –
September 30, 1993 |
| Season 40 | October 10, 1993 –
April 30, 1994 |
| Season 41 | May 12 –
September 30, 1994 |
| Season 42 | October 10, 1994 –
April 28, 1995 |
| Season 43 | May 12 –
September 28, 1995 |
| Season 44 | October 12, 1995 –
April 28, 1996 |
| Season 45 | May 12 –
September 28, 1996 |
| Season 46 | October 13, 1996 –
April 30, 1997 |
| Season 47 | May 12 –
September 28, 1997 |
| Season 48 | October 12, 1997 –
April 28, 1998 |
| Season 49 | May 2 –
September 28, 1998 |
| Season 50 | October 10, 1998 –
April 30, 1999 |
| Season 51 | May 12 –
September 30, 1999 |
| Season 52 | October 12, 1999 –
April 28, 2000 |
| Season 53 | May 2 –
September 28, 2000 |
| Season 54 | October 11, 2000 –
April 28, 2001 |
| Season 55 | May 11 –
September 30, 2001 |
| Season 56 | October 11, 2001 –
December 31, 2001 |
Discography[edit]
| Date | Title | With |
|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Davina and Tiny Tim | Tiny Tim |
Stage[edit]
Tributes[edit]
International Super Spy, Unique New York's 35th Birthday: All Star Celebration (both 2009) and Rubies are Forever (2015) are dedicated to her memory.
- ↑ https://arc018.com/genre/music?page=41
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKnUXesQqmG7bJ0R0nSBrzXZgHqMIVIzW
- ↑ https://slwatch.co/v/b8K02DPmwwXzygB1
- ↑ https://slwatch.co/v/WvBgrD8rKPYlMZ64
- ↑ https://slwatch.co/v/WvBgrD8rwrNlMZ64
- ↑ https://slwatch.co/v/7AkQpz9eNKqzRdN6
- ↑ https://slwatch.co/v/QpadWzjb865z9NyA
- 1953 births
- 2009 deaths
- Barbiturates-related deaths
- American television actresses
- American stage actresses
- American models
- American female singers
- Accidental deaths in France
- Actresses from New York (state)
- Models from New York (state)
- Actresses from New York City
- Models from New York City
- University of Houston alumni
- Burials at Ferncliff Cemetery
- Color People cast
