Born: March 21, 1968
Age: 56
Birthplace: Riverside, California, U.S.
Jaye Davidson (born Alfred Amey; March 21, 1968) is an American-born British model and retired actor. He is best known for his roles as transgender Dil in the 1992 suspense-drama thriller film The Crying Game, for which he received a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor, and in 1994's Stargate as Ra.
Davidson, who had no acting experience, was discovered by a casting associate at a wrap party for Derek Jarman's Edward II. His androgynous look led to his casting as Dil in The Crying Game. He later played the evil sun god Ra in Stargate.
Davidson later retired from acting, stating that he "genuinely hated the fame" he was receiving. He became more driven towards modeling, and has since worked on several high-profile photo shoots.
Davidson is gay. At the time of his short acting career, he said that his androgynous look alienated him within the gay community, saying "Homosexual men love very masculine men. And I'm not a very masculine person. I'm reasonably thin. I have long hair, which isn't very popular with gay men." He later adopted a more masculine look, with a shaved head, tattoos and more developed physique.
Year | Title | Role | Director | Notes |
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1992 | The Crying Game | Dil | Neil Jordan | National Board of Review Award for Most Auspicious Debut National Society of Film Critics Award for Best Supporting Actor Nominated — Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor Nominated — BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role Nominated — Chicago Film Critics Association Award for Most Promising Actor Nominated — Chicago Film Critics Association Award for Most Promising Actress |
1994 | Stargate | Ra | Roland Emmerich | |
1996 | Catwalk | Himself | Documentary | |
2009 | The Borghilde Project | Nazi photographer |
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1994 | Jiggery Pokery | Jo | Television movie |