Today's bit player had a brief Hollywood career. Here he plays a Nubian Guard in the 1970 film The Notorious Cleopatra, holding a knife to the throat of a Roman. Recognize him?
It's former Dodgers star Tommy Davis! Davis starred for the Dodgers in the early and mid-60s, winning two straight batting titles in 1962 and 1963. In the second part of his career he was the ultimate journeyman, playing for ten teams between 1966 and 1976. He was the roommate of last month's bit player, Vida Blue, with the A's in 1971, and appeared briefly with him in Black Gunn. He also had a bit part in the 1970 Western Cain's Way.
Here are my earliest and latest Topps cards of Tommy Davis.
Can't say I know the movie. Wonder how Tommy got involved with it.
ReplyDeleteI briefly met Tommy a couple of times. Last time was at the 2006 National in Anaheim, where he was promoting his book. He was so nice too.
ReplyDeleteThat was a pretty risqué movie for him to be involved with.
ReplyDeleteA. Didn't recognize Davis.
ReplyDeleteB. Haven't heard or watched The Notorious Cleopatra.
C. I didn't realize Davis won back to back batting titles... and all before turning twenty-five years old. Pretty impressive.