
Acting
Jun 20, 1944
Fortis Green, London, England
Ray Davies
Acting
Biography
Sir Raymond Douglas Davies, CBE is an English singer, songwriter and musician. He was the lead singer, rhythm guitarist and main songwriter for the Kinks, which he led with his younger brother, Dave. Description above from the Wikipedia article Ray Davies, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Feature Films (31)

On October 29th and 30th, 2009, rock 'n' roll royalty held court at Madison Square Garden for what have been called 'the best concerts ever,' and 'where rock 'n' roll history was made.' The concerts featured a who's who of rock 'n' roll from the '50s to the '90s and included artists performing together in unprecedented combinations that will most likely never be witnessed again. 'The 25th Anniversary Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Anniversary Concerts' included sets by Crosby, Stills & Nash; Stevie Wonder; Paul Simon; Simon & Garfunkel; Aretha Franklin; Metallica; U2; Jeff Beck and Bruce Springsteen & the E-Street Band. Joining this iconic line up on stage were special guests including: Jerry Lee Lewis, Bonnie Raitt, Jackson Browne, Smokey Robinson, B.B. King, Annie Lennox, Lou Reed, John Fogerty, Mick Jagger, Fergie and others. A 4-hour special of the concerts aired on HBO to high ratings, and was seen by tens of millions. Now this historic event is available on DVD.
The 25th Anniversary Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Concerts

Bob Harris introduces the Kinks in concert at the Rainbow Theatre, London, on Christmas Eve 1977.
The Old Grey Whistle Test's Christmas Concert: The Kinks

A two-disc retrospective of iconic Beat Club performances recorded between 1968 and 1979 for German Television. Artists include: The Herd, The Kinks, Blue Cheer, Rolling Stones, The Who, Jimi Hendrix Experience and many others.
Beat Club: The 40th Anniversary Edition

Discover the inside story of the most influential English rock band of the '60s. Inspired by a mix of genres including rhythm and blues, folk and country, their music created a British Invasion around the world. Their third single "You Really Got Me" became an international hit and went straight to the top of the charts in the UK. With seventeen top 20 singles and five top ten albums in the UK, the Kinks had an incredibly successful career spanning over 30 years. Featuring interviews with key members of the group, this is their story.
The Story of the Kinks

The first Play for Today is the story of one man's obsession (to win the world long distance piano playing record) and the battle for good (his wife) and evil (his agent) that rages around him.
The Long Distance Piano Player

Tracklist: 01. Bon Jovi - It s My Life 02. Bon Jovi - Blaze Of Glory 03. Ray Davies - All Day And All Of The Night 04. Rod Stewart - Baby Jane 05. Train - Ramble On 06. Train - Hey Soul Sister 07. Rumer - Take Me As I Am 08. Lissie - Little Lovin 09. Stevie Nicks - Gold Dust Woman 10. Stevie Nicks - Secret Love 11. Stevie Nicks - Landslide 12. Adam Ant - Ant Music 13. Vintage Trouble - Blues Hand Me Down 14. The Kaiser Chiefs - I Predict A Riot 15. The Killers - A Dustland Fairytale 16. The Killers - Moon River 17. The Killers - Mr. Brightside 18. The Killers - Human 19. The Killers - When You Were Young 20. Bon Jovi - Always 21. Bon Jovi - Livin On A Prayer 22. Rod Stewart with Stevie Nicks - Young Turks 23. Rod Stewart with Ronnie Wood - Stay With Me 24. Rod Stewart - Sailing
Hard Rock Calling 2011

On September 2, 2010, Mando Diao recorded an MTV Unplugged concert at Union Film-Studios in Berlin, featuring guest appearances by Daniel Haglund, Ray Davies, Klaus Voormann, Juliette Lewis and Lana Del Rey.
Mando Diao: MTV Unplugged - Above and Beyond

One for the Road is a live concert video by the rock band "The Kinks". It was released in conjunction with a live album of the same name. Many of the bands classic songs are featured, including "You really got me", "Lola" and "Celluloid Heroes"
The Kinks - One for the Road

A man taking the train to work one morning is overcome by melancholy memories and morbid fantasies.
Return to Waterloo

London: The Modern Babylon is legendary director Julien Temple's epic time-traveling voyage to the heart of his hometown.
London: The Modern Babylon

The Kinks played a leading part of the British Invasion of America. With Ray Davies' incredible song-writing talent at the helm, they soon became one of popular music's most significant bands, influencing a plethora of styles from hard rock to Britpop. This superb DVD features rare footage of the Kinks previously unreleased on DVD, featuring their greatest hits from rare live performances from television and film archives. Features You Really Got Me, All Day And All Of The Night, Waterloo Sunset, Lola, Celluloid Heroes, No More Looking Back, Life On The Road, Sleepwalker, Misfits, Live Life, Lost And Found. Formed by brothers Ray and Dave Davies in 1964 London, the Kinks cultivated an inventive, post-Beatles pop sound that helped launch the British Invasion. This program captures the Kinks at their creative peak with a collection of rare live performances culled from their television appearances.
The Kinks: The Live Broadcasts
Television & Series (4)

It was the Olympic Games we will never forget; an extraordinary event in Britain’s history with intense drama, sporting brilliance and heart-wrenching emotion. Capturing the key moments of the Games, including a specially-edited version of the entire Opening Ceremony from Director Danny Boyle, over seven hours of sporting highlights and the full Closing Ceremony, these day-by-day highlights relive the triumphs, moving stories and memories that will live on forever. Experience once again the magnificent performances from outstanding athletes such as Usain Bolt, Michael Phelps and Jessica Ennis. Marvel at the many amazing achievements, including Mo Farah's double gold and Nicola Adams's gold in the boxing ring. Relive Team GB's 29 gold medal triumphs and recapture the moments which made these Olympic Games so special; from the electrifying atmosphere in the stadium on 'Super Saturday' to judo's Gemma Gibbons's tearful dedication and pure emotion of swimmer Chad le Clos's father.
London 2012 Olympic Games

Later... with Jools Holland is a contemporary British music television show hosted by Jools Holland.

