Dave Courtney was a former London gangster who became an actor and author. He was known for his association with the notorious Kray twins and his claim that he inspired Vinnie Jones’s character in the film Lock, Stock, And Two Smoking Barrels. He wrote six books and starred in several low-budget crime films. He died at the age of 64 on Sunday, October 22, 2023, at his home in Plumstead, where he was found with a gunshot wound. His death was announced on his social media accounts and is currently under investigation by the police. In this post, we will explore more about his age, wiki, bio, family, net worth and more.
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Dave Courtney Bio Profile
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Name
Dave Courtney
Nick Name
Dodgy Dave, Dave Courtney OBE (One Big Ego)
Date of Birth
17 February 1959
Birth Place
Bermondsey, London, England
Age (as of 2023)
64 (deceased)
Gender
Male
Zodiac sign
Aquarius
Profession
Author, actor, self-proclaimed gangster
Nationality
British
Ethnicity
White
Home Town/State
Plumstead, London, England
School
Adamsrill primary school in Sydenham, South East London
College
N/A
Educational Qualification
N/A
Religion
N/A
Hobbies
Watching football, writing books, acting in films
Marital Status
Married
Wife
JennyBean (real name unknown)
Children
Four daughters: Rhianon, Jade, Renee and Chantelle
Early Life and Education:
Dave Courtney was born in Bermondsey, London, on 17 February 1959. He went to Adamsrill primary school in Sydenham, South East London. He claimed to have been involved in debt-collecting, minding clubs, assault, contraband, and murder since his teenage years. He also claimed to have spent time in Belmarsh Prison as a high security prisoner and to have been found not guilty in 19 separate trials
Family Details:
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Father Name
John Courtney
Mother Name
Mary Courtney
Wife/Husband
JennyBean (real name unknown)
Children
Four daughters: Rhianon, Jade, Renee and Chantelle
Career Highlight:
Dave Courtney was an author, having had six books published: Stop the Ride I Want to Get Off, Raving Lunacy, Dodgy Dave’s Little Black Book, The Ride’s Back On, F**k the Ride, and Heroes & Villains. He also starred in and produced his own film, Hell to Pay (2005), and took on the leading role of Mad Dave opposite Manish Patel in the low-budget British film Triads, Yardies and Onion Bhajees (2003). He appeared in several crime documentaries and low-budget gangster films. He often focused on his links with gangsters such as Reggie Kray and Lenny McLean, although he was nine years old when Kray was imprisoned. He said his exploits had inspired Vinnie Jones’s character in the film Lock, Stock, And Two Smoking Barrels
Physical Stats and More:
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Height (Aprox.)
in centimeters- 185 cm
Weight (Aprox.)
in Kilograms- 90 kg
Body Type
Muscular
Figure Size
N/A
Eye Color
Brown
Hair Color
Black
Hair Length
Short
Shoe Size
10
Favorite Things:
Favorite Things
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Favorite Colour
Red
Favorite Actor
Al Pacino
Favorite Actress
Angelina Jolie
Favorite Movies
The Godfather and Scarface
Favorite Singers
Frank Sinatra and Elvis Presley
Favorite Food
Steak and chips
Favorite Designers
Armani and Versace
Favorite Books
The Art of War by Sun Tzu and The Prince by Niccolo Machiavelli
Favorite Dance Form
Breakdancing
Favorite Wear
Suits and leather jackets
Favorite Animal
Lion
Favorite Car
Rolls Royce Phantom
Favorite Things to Do
Watching football, writing books, acting in films, and spending time with his family
Favorite Sports
Boxing and football
Favorite Sports Person
Muhammad Ali
Favorite Destination
Las Vegas
Lifestyle:
Dave Courtney smoked cigarettes and cigars. He consumed alcohol occasionally. He drove a Rolls Royce Phantom and a Harley Davidson motorcycle. He knew how to cook basic dishes. He swam for exercise. He practiced martial arts such as karate and judo. He went to the gym regularly. He jogged every morning. He traveled frequently for work and pleasure. He had several pets such as dogs, cats, birds, and reptiles. He played the piano and the guitar. He had several tattoos on his arms, chest, back, and legs.
