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Michael Davies (Catholic Writer)
Michael Davies may refer to: Entertainment * Michael Davies (television producer) (born 1966), British producer of television game shows in the United States * Mike Davies (broadcaster) (born 1978), disc jockey * Michael ffolkes (Michael Davies, 1925–1988), illustrator and cartoonist * Dik Mik (Michael Davies, born 1943–2017), British musician with the band Hawkwind Sports * Michael Davies (cricketer) (born 1976), English cricketer * Michael Davies (ice hockey) (born 1986), American professional ice hockey player * Mike Davies (ice hockey) (born 1997), Canadian professional ice hockey player * Mike Davies (rugby league), of the 1980s for Wales and Cardiff City * Mike Davies (footballer) (born 1966), English former professional footballer * Mike Davies (tennis) (1936–2015), British tennis player Other * Michael Davies (Catholic writer) (1936–2004), traditionalist Catholic writer * Sir Michael Davies (parliamentary official) (born 1940), Clerk of the Parliaments 1997–2003 * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Michael Davies (television Producer)
Michael Peterson Davies (born 3 March 1966) is an English-born American television game show producer. He is best known for bringing the game show ''Who Wants to Be a Millionaire'' to American television. Since 2014, he has hosted a podcast entitled ''Men in Blazers'' alongside journalist Roger Bennett. Since 2021, he has served as the executive producer of the game show ''Jeopardy!'' following Mike Richards' departure from the program due to various controversies. Early life Davies grew up in Blackheath, London and attended Mercersburg Academy in Pennsylvania, graduating from the University of Edinburgh. He is the younger brother of opera singer Rebecca de Pont Davies and screenwriter William Davies. Career Early career In the early 1990s, Davies served as a development associate at Merv Griffin Enterprises. For a time afterward, he served as a senior vice president at Buena Vista Productions (a subsidiary of Disney), where he helped develop the game show ''Debt'', a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mike Davies (tennis)
Michael Grenfell "Mike" Davies (9 January 1936 – 2 November 2015) was a Welsh professional tennis player, entrepreneur and administrator. He had a 60-year career in the tennis business, first as an amateur and professional tennis player, including a period as the number one ranked player in Great Britain and a member of the British Davis Cup team, then as an entrepreneur and one of the pioneers of the professional game. Playing career Davies was born in Swansea, Wales. He took up tennis at the age of 11, and was discovered by Fred Perry and Dan Maskell. He played on the British Davis Cup team with Bobby Wilson, Billy Knight and Roger Becker. In 1952 Davies went to Australia for the first of three winter visits to work with Harry Hopman, the Australian Davis Cup Coach, and Australian players like Lew Hoad, Ken Rosewall, Roy Emerson, Fred Stolle. It was there that Davies developed his game. From 1958 to 1960 Davies was ranked number 1 in Great Britain. He played on ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Michael Davies (priest)
Michael Davies (1 August 1694 – 9 June 1779) was Archdeacon of Cloyne from 1742 until his death. The youngest son of Rowland Davies, Dean of Cork from 1710 to 1721, he was born in Cork and educated at Trinity College, Dublin After a curacy at Youghal he held incumbencies at Kilmahon, Aghinagh and Gortroe."Clerical and Parochial Records of Cork, Cloyne, and Ross" Brady, W.M. pp224/5: London; Longmans Longman, also known as Pearson Longman, is a publishing company founded in 1724 in London, England, which is owned by Pearson PLC. Since 1968, Longman has been used primarily as an imprint by Pearson's Schools business. The Longman brand is ...; 1864 References Christian clergy from Cork (city) Alumni of Trinity College Dublin Archdeacons of Cloyne 1779 deaths 1694 births 18th-century Irish Anglican priests {{Ireland-Anglican-clergy-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Michael Llewelyn Davies
Michael Llewelyn Davies (16 June 1900 – 19 May 1921) was – along with his four brothers – the inspiration for J. M. Barrie's characters Peter Pan, the Darling brothers, and the Lost Boys. Late in life, his only surviving brother Nico described him as "the cleverest of us, the most original, the potential genius." He died in ambiguous circumstances, drowning with a close friend – and possible lover – just short of his twenty-first birthday. He was a first cousin of English writer Daphne du Maurier. Early life and Peter Pan Michael was the fourth of five sons of Arthur and Sylvia Llewelyn Davies. He was born three years after Barrie became friends with his older brothers and mother in 1897. He and his eldest brother George were the boys closest to Barrie, and he is widely reported as the individual who most influenced the portrayal of Peter Pan in the 1911 novel based on the play. He was an infant as Barrie was writing the first appearance of Peter Pan as ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mike Davies (architect)
Michael Jeremy Pugh Davies CBE RIBA FRSA FRGS FICPD (born 25 January 1942) is a British architect. He was a founding partner of the Richard Rogers Partnership and a senior partner of the firm's current incarnation, RSHP. Early life and education Mike Davies was born in Wales in 1942. His father was a geographer, and he travelled extensively with him as a child. He was educated at Highgate School, the Northern Polytechnic and the Architectural Association School of Architecture in London, before graduating with a master's degree in urban design from UCLA in 1970. Career Mike Davies started his career at Airstructures Design in London while studying at the Architectural Association. Following his master's degree at UCLA he co-founded Chrysalis Architects in the USA, a firm specialising in lightweight structures. He joined the partnership between Richard Rogers and Renzo Piano in 1971, shortly after they won the commission to design the Pompidou Centre in Paris, and later wen ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Michael Davies (judge)
Sir Alfred William Michael Davies (29 July 1921 – 5 September 2006) was a British barrister who served as a High Court Judge from 1973 to 1991. He was one of the first judges appointed specifically to hear defamation cases, one of the few areas of civil law in England in which a jury remains the tribunal of fact, and was in charge of managing the list of libel cases from 1988 to 1991. In retirement, he conducted a visitor's inquiry into allegations of poor academic standards at University College, Swansea in 1992 to 1993, and was instrumental in the foundation of the Expert Witness Institute in 1996. Early and private life Davies was born in Stourbridge and educated at King Edward VI College, Stourbridge. He read law at Birmingham University. Legal career Davies was called to the bar at Lincoln's Inn in 1948, where he became a bencher in 1972 and was Treasurer in 1991. He practised on the Midland Circuit, and became a QC in 1964. He led the prosecution of Buster Ed ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Michael Davies (parliamentary Official)
Sir John Michael Davies (born 2 August 1940) is the former Clerk of the Parliaments of the United Kingdom. He succeeded Sir Michael Wheeler-Booth on 4 January 1997 and retired on 14 July 2003 succeeded by Paul Hayter. Sir Michael had overseen significant changes to the workings and Membership of the House of Lords related to the changes brought about by the passage of the House of Lords Act. Career Sir Michael began his career at Westminster in 1964 and served in various roles before becoming Clerk of the Parliaments in 1997. He served as the Private Secretary to the Government Chief Whip and Leader of the House when Lord Windlesham held the position. He was also editor of the ''Journal of the Society of Commonwealth Clerks'' (called ''The Table''), and was secretary of the Statute Law Committee, as well as Chair of the Association of Secretaries General of Parliaments. House of Lords Sir Michael was Clerk of the Parliaments at the time of the passage of the House of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Michael Davies (Catholic Writer)
Michael Davies may refer to: Entertainment * Michael Davies (television producer) (born 1966), British producer of television game shows in the United States * Mike Davies (broadcaster) (born 1978), disc jockey * Michael ffolkes (Michael Davies, 1925–1988), illustrator and cartoonist * Dik Mik (Michael Davies, born 1943–2017), British musician with the band Hawkwind Sports * Michael Davies (cricketer) (born 1976), English cricketer * Michael Davies (ice hockey) (born 1986), American professional ice hockey player * Mike Davies (ice hockey) (born 1997), Canadian professional ice hockey player * Mike Davies (rugby league), of the 1980s for Wales and Cardiff City * Mike Davies (footballer) (born 1966), English former professional footballer * Mike Davies (tennis) (1936–2015), British tennis player Other * Michael Davies (Catholic writer) (1936–2004), traditionalist Catholic writer * Sir Michael Davies (parliamentary official) (born 1940), Clerk of the Parliaments 1997–2003 * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mike Davies (footballer)
Michael John Davies (born 19 January 1966) is an English former professional footballer. He spent the entirety of his eleven-year playing career with Blackpool, for whom he became a coach after his retirement from playing in 1995. He was also their joint temporary manager with Mick Hennigan between December 1999 and January 2000. Playing career Born in Stretford, Lancashire, and nicknamed ''Ginge'' because of his hair colour, he played for Trafford Boys. He became a successful product of Blackpool's youth department, and made over 300 appearances for ''the Seasiders''. He made his debut in May 1984 in a home win over Halifax Town. Initially a right winger, he won a regular place in the team, replacing Ian Britton and forming a partnership with John Deary. Under Sam Ellis's guidance, Davies continued to play on the wide right for the next few seasons, scoring important goals that helped the team to promotion. On 29 March 1986, Davies, a 27th-minute substitute, scored the w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mike Davies (broadcaster)
Mike Davies (born August 8, 1978) is an American firefighter and former disc jockey A disc jockey, more commonly abbreviated as DJ, is a person who plays recorded music for an audience. Types of DJs include Radio personality, radio DJs (who host programs on music radio stations), club DJs (who work at nightclubs or music fes ... on BBC Radio 1 in the United Kingdom. Early life Davies was born in Culver City, California on August 8, 1978, to British parents, where he lived until he left high school, aged 19. As a boy he spent a lot of time in the UK, to which he attributed his love for music. In 1998, aged 19 years old, he moved to Santa Barbara, California where he studied graphic design. His love for music turned into a passion, and he decided to give up art school and pursue a career in radio. In 2001 he moved to London where he began working as a runner at BBC Radio 1, Radio 1, later working with Steve Lamacq and The Evening Session at The Deconstruction Tour, where he ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mike Davies (rugby League)
Michael Davies (born 18 August 1962), also known by the nickname of "Dio", is a Welsh former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1980s. He played at representative level for Wales, and at club level for Cardiff City (Bridgend) Blue Dragons, as a . International honours Mike Davies won a cap for Wales while at Cardiff City (Bridgend) Blue Dragons in 1984. Note Before the start of the 1984/85 season, Cardiff City Blue Dragons relocated from Ninian Park in Cardiff, to Coychurch Road Ground in Bridgend Bridgend (; or just , meaning "the end of the bridge on the Ogmore") is a town in the Bridgend County Borough of Wales, west of Cardiff and east of Swansea. The town is named after the Old Bridge, Bridgend, medieval bridge over the River Og ..., and were renamed Bridgend Blue Dragons. References {{DEFAULTSORT:Davies, Mike 1962 births Living people 20th-century Welsh sportsmen Cardiff City Blue Dragons players Place of birth missing (living people ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mike Davies (ice Hockey)
Micheal ‘Mike’ Davies (born February 5, 1997), is a former Canadian ice hockey left winger known for his tenure in the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) and subsequent play in Canadian university hockey. Standing at 6 feet 3 inches and weighing 200 pounds, Davies shoots left-handed. OHL Career Davies began his OHL career with the Kitchener Rangers, selected 13th overall in the OHL priority draft. Davies began his OHL play during the 2013-2014 season. Over three seasons with the Rangers, he played a total of 136 games, recording 18 goals and 17 assists. In the 2015-2016 season, Davies was traded to the Saginaw Spirit. During his time with Saginaw, he appeared in 81 games, posting 15 goals and 13 assists. Post OHL Career Following his OHL tenure, Davies joined the St. Catharines Falcons of the Greater Ontario Junior Hockey League (GOJHL) for the 2017-2018 season, and became team captain. In 44 games, he tallied 30 goals and 41 assists, leading the team in scoring. Transitioning ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
