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| birthname = Davetta Sherwood |
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| birthplace = [[Mount Vernon, New York]] |
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| baftaawards = '''[[British Academy Television Award for Best Actress|Best Television Actress]]'''<br>1970 ''[[The Six Wives of Henry VIII (TV series)|The Six Wives of Henry VIII]]''<br>1975 ''[[Edward VII|Edward the Seventh]]'' |
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'''Annette Crosbie''', [[Order of the British Empire|OBE]] (born 12 February 1934) is a [[Scotland|Scottish]] character [[actor|actress]]. |
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'''Davetta Sherwood''' (born [[January 27]], [[1984]] in [[Mount Vernon, New York]]) is an [[United States|American]] [[actress]] and [[Folk rock]] [[singer-songwriter]]. Her roles range from Patty in the horror film ''[[Venom (film)|Venom]]'', Jade Rhames in the series ''[[Platinum (TV series)|Platinum]]'' and as [[Lily Winters]] in the [[soap opera]] ''[[The Young and the Restless]]''. |
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She co-owns a [[Public Relations|PR]] company Liason Inc.<ref>{{Citation | last = McElwain | first = Julie | title = Girl Power | magazine = Soap In Depth | pages = 52-55 | year = 2006 | date = September-19}}</ref> Davetta is currently in the process of writing, producing, and directing her own stage play called "Exactly Different".<ref name="exactly casting">{{cite web | title = Exactly Different Casting Call | url = http://www.actorpoint.com/auditions/job.php?job=106 | accessdate = 2008-05-27}}</ref> |
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==Biography== |
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Crosbie was born in [[Gorebridge]], [[Midlothian]], [[Scotland]], to [[Presbyterian]] parents who disapproved of her becoming an actress.<ref>[http://www.blockbuster.co.uk/AnnetteCrosbie/interview.aspx Blockbuster.co.uk - Interview: Annette Crosbie<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref><ref>[http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1G1-132991532.html Mail Box: Just ask.(Letters) | Article from Sunday Mail (Glasgow, Scotland) | HighBeam Research<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> Nevertheless, she joined the [[Bristol Old Vic Theatre School]] while still in her teens. Her big break came in 1970 when she was selected to play [[Catherine of Aragon]] in the major [[BBC]] television series, ''[[The Six Wives of Henry VIII (TV series)|The Six Wives of Henry VIII]]''. |
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=== Early life === |
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Davetta Sherwood is the daughter of a [[Black British]] father David Sherwood and an [[African-American|African American]] mother Tracie Sherwood<ref name="sod">{{Citation | last = Rabinowitz | first = Naomi | title = Sherwood Fairest | magazine = Soap Opera Digest | pages = 48-50 | year = 2006 | date = October-3}}</ref>. Davetta was born a [[Roman Catholic|Catholic]] and at a young age her parents divorced. At the age of 8, Davetta and her mother left New York for Maryland. Davetta began to show an interest in acting and her mother took notice. Tracie took on the role of 'momager'<ref name="sod">MOM</ref> and along with Davetta left Maryland for California at the age of 14. Davetta is close to her father David and has six paternal half siblings Kyle, Milan, Alexis, Simon, Yennai & Sai. |
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A few years later, Crosbie made a similar impact as another Queen, [[Victoria of the United Kingdom|Victoria]], in the ITV period drama, ''[[Edward the Seventh (television)|Edward the Seventh]]'' (1975). She played [[Cinderella]]'s [[fairy godmother]] in ''[[The Slipper and the Rose]]'', which was chosen as the Royal Film Première for 1976. In that motion picture, Crosbie sang the [[Sherman Brothers]]' song, "[[Suddenly It Happens]]". In [[Ralph Bakshi]]'s animated movie ''[[The Lord of the Rings (1978 film)|The Lord of the Rings]]'', filmed in 1978, Crosbie voiced the character of [[Galadriel]], Lady of the Elves, and in 1980 she played the abbess in ''[[Hawk the Slayer]]''. In 1986, she appeared as the vicar's wife in [[Paradise Postponed]]. |
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Davetta then began appearing in television commercials and music videos such as Vitamin C's video Friends Forever, Bow Wow's video 'My Baby' and Lil J's video 'It's the Weekend'.<ref name="cbs.com">{{cite web | title = Davetta Sherwood (ex-Lily Winters) Bio | url = http://www.cbs.com/daytime/yr/about/bios/dsherwood.shtml | accessdate = 2008-05-27}}</ref> |
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Davetta enrolled in a program at Riverside Community College so she could finish high school and start college simultaneously, although she hasn't finished college she has hinted that she might go back.<ref name="sod">COLLEGE</ref> |
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Crosbie's next major role was as Margaret Meldrew, the long-suffering wife of Victor Meldrew (played by [[Richard Wilson (Scottish actor)|Richard Wilson]]), in the [[British sitcom]], ''[[One Foot in the Grave]]'' (1990 - 2000). She also played Janet, the housekeeper to ''[[Dr. Finlay]]'', in the 1993 [[Doctor Finlay|revival]] of [[A. J. Cronin]]'s popular stories. |
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=== Career === |
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Davetta Sherwood began acting at the age of seven and appeared in several school productions throughout middle and high school including "A Raisin in the Sun," "The Wizard of Oz," "Annie" and "A Star Spangle Girl."<ref name="cbs.com">BIO</ref> |
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She later began taking acting lessons and landed television roles in ''[[My Wife and Kids]]''and ''[[The Bernie Mac Show]]''. In 2003, she was cast in the short lived series''[[Platinum (TV series)|Platinum]]'' as the feisty Jade Rhames, once the show was canceled Davetta guest starred on ''[[Boston Public]]'' and would later return in 2005. |
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In 2005, Sherwood featured in two films as Tosha Cooper in ''Back in the Day'' and as Patty in ''[[Venom (film)|Venom]]''. In 2006, Davetta was cast as the lovestruck teen [[Lily Winters]] in the soap opera ''[[The Young and the Restless]]'', she was nominated for a [[NAACP Image Award]] for the role. Sherwood was replaced in favor of the originator of the role. |
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Davetta starred in the independent film ''A Talent For Trouble'' as Jessica. In the same year Sherwood debuted on stage in the play ''The Divorce'' and later starred in the play ''Pleasant ville''. |
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Crosbie's other roles include playing the monkey-lover Ingrid Strange in an episode of [[Jonathan Creek]], the character of Edith Sparshott in ''[[An Unsuitable Job for a Woman]]'', and as Jessie in the 2003 film ''[[Calendar Girls]]''. She also appeared in the sixth series of ''[[Old Harry's Game]]'', in which she played a recently deceased historian called Edith. In 2004, Crosbie made a cameo appearance alongside [[Sam Kelly]] in an episode of the third series of [[Black Books]], starring as the mother of the character [[Manny Bianco]]. |
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As of 2008, Davetta is currently writing, directing and producing her own play "Exactly Different". |
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Davetta's production company 5 Foot Nuthin Productions in conjunction with YAV Productions are producing a series of television shows and films due to start airing in fall of 2009. |
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Crosbie is the mother of actress [[Selina Griffiths]], and is a campaigner for [[greyhound]] welfare. She is also President of the [[League Against Cruel Sports]]. |
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=== Music Career === |
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| Origin = [[[Mount Vernon, New York|Mount Vernon]], [[New York]], [[United States]] |
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| Genre = [[Folk rock]], [[indie pop]], [[blue-eyed soul]] |
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| Occupation = [[Singer-songwriter]] |
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| Years_active = 2008–present |
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=== Personal life === |
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Davetta is recently single and planning to move to NY in the near future. She is the CEO and founder of [[www.5footnuthinproductions.com]] and is producing and directing her first stage play. Davetta enjoys being in her twenties and traveling the country as a self proclaimed gypsy. |
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==== Friends ==== |
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Davetta is well known friends with [[Monique Coleman]], [[Erica Hubbard]], [[Kimberly Kevon Williams]], as well as former Y&R co-star [[Victoria Rowell]] and [[Adrianne Leon]]. |
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== Filmography == |
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==== Television ==== |
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*''[[The Young and the Restless]]'' - [[Lily Winters]] (#2) (2006) |
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*''[[Soap Talk]]'' - Herself (2006) |
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*''[[Boston Public]]'' - Dina Fallow (2003 and 2005) |
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*''[[Platinum (TV series)|Platinum]]'' - Jade Rhames (2003) |
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*''[[The Bernie Mac Show]]'' - |
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*''[[My Wife and Kids]]''- |
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==== Films ==== |
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*''A Talent For Trouble'' - Jessica (2007) |
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*''[[Venom (film)|Venom]]'' - Patty (2005) |
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*''Back in the Day'' - Tosha Cooper (2005) |
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==== Stage ==== |
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*''The Divorce'' - (2007) |
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*''Pleasant ville'' - (2008) |
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Annette has appeared in the [[AXA Sun Life]] over 50s advert in 2008. |
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*[http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1356528/ Davetta Sherwood] at [[Internet Movie Database]] |
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Annette Crosbie, OBE (born 12 February 1934) is a Scottish character actress.
Biography
Crosbie was born in Gorebridge, Midlothian, Scotland, to Presbyterian parents who disapproved of her becoming an actress.[1][2] Nevertheless, she joined the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School while still in her teens. Her big break came in 1970 when she was selected to play Catherine of Aragon in the major BBC television series, The Six Wives of Henry VIII.
A few years later, Crosbie made a similar impact as another Queen, Victoria, in the ITV period drama, Edward the Seventh (1975). She played Cinderella's fairy godmother in The Slipper and the Rose, which was chosen as the Royal Film Première for 1976. In that motion picture, Crosbie sang the Sherman Brothers' song, "Suddenly It Happens". In Ralph Bakshi's animated movie The Lord of the Rings, filmed in 1978, Crosbie voiced the character of Galadriel, Lady of the Elves, and in 1980 she played the abbess in Hawk the Slayer. In 1986, she appeared as the vicar's wife in Paradise Postponed.
Crosbie's next major role was as Margaret Meldrew, the long-suffering wife of Victor Meldrew (played by Richard Wilson), in the British sitcom, One Foot in the Grave (1990 - 2000). She also played Janet, the housekeeper to Dr. Finlay, in the 1993 revival of A. J. Cronin's popular stories.
Crosbie's other roles include playing the monkey-lover Ingrid Strange in an episode of Jonathan Creek, the character of Edith Sparshott in An Unsuitable Job for a Woman, and as Jessie in the 2003 film Calendar Girls. She also appeared in the sixth series of Old Harry's Game, in which she played a recently deceased historian called Edith. In 2004, Crosbie made a cameo appearance alongside Sam Kelly in an episode of the third series of Black Books, starring as the mother of the character Manny Bianco.
Crosbie is the mother of actress Selina Griffiths, and is a campaigner for greyhound welfare. She is also President of the League Against Cruel Sports.
Annette has appeared in the AXA Sun Life over 50s advert in 2008.