David Thomas "Davy" Jones (30 December 1945 – 29 February 2012) was an English singer-songwriter, musician, actor and businessman best known as one of
the Monkees four-man
pop rock group and co-star of the
TV series of the same name. His acting credits include a
Tony-nominated role as the Artful Dodger in the original London and Broadway productions of
Oliver! as well as a starring cameo role in a hallmark episode of
The Brady Bunch television show and later
reprised parody film;
Love, American Style; and
My Two Dads. Jones is considered one of the great
teen idols.