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William B. Davidson

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Birthdate

1888-06-15

Day of Death

1947-09-28

Place of Birth

Dobbs Ferry, New York, USA

William B. Davidson

Biography

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia William B. Davidson (June 16, 1888 – September 28, 1947) was an American film actor. Davidson attended Columbia University where he played football. He became a popular football star. This fame eventually led to his foray into motion pictures after he had spent some time as a lawyer. He started in films in 1914 with Vitagraph and supported well known stage and film actresses such as Ethel Barrymore, Mabel Taliaferro, Charlotte Walker, Olga Petrova, Viola Dana, June Caprice, Edna Goodrich, and Mae West. He appeared in 318 films between 1915 and 1949. He was born in Dobbs Ferry, New York, and died in Santa Monica, California. His first Hollywood film was For the Honor of the Crew. Afterward, he appeared in many films, his best-known role was perhaps the Ship's captain in The Most Dangerous Game. He remained in show business until his sudden death after surgery in 1947.

Filmography (249)

⭐ 0 Role: Self (archive footage)

Mae West and the Men Who Knew Her

1994
⭐ 6.3 Role: Self (archive footage)

Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?

1975
⭐ 7.0 Role: Colonel Bright (uncredited)

The Judge Steps Out

1947
⭐ 5.3 Role: Mr. Bowman (uncredited)

That Hagen Girl

1947
⭐ 6.7 Role: Steward

That's My Man

1947
⭐ 5.5 Role: Peter Premium

Dick Tracy's Dilemma

1947
⭐ 6.0 Role: Russell

The Plainsman and the Lady

1946
⭐ 7.5 Role: Saloon Owner (uncredited)

My Darling Clementine

1946
⭐ 5.0 Role: James Walsh

The Cat Creeps

1946
⭐ 7.5 Role: Mr. Saul Dana

Ding Dong Williams

1946
⭐ 4.8 Role: Police Captain Hurley (Uncredited)

Blonde Alibi

1946
⭐ 6.0 Role: Inspector Crane (as William Davidson)

The Notorious Lone Wolf

1946
⭐ 6.5 Role: Hotel Manager (uncredited)

They Were Expendable

1945
⭐ 5.6 Role: F.T. Johnson

Sing Your Way Home

1945
⭐ 10.0 Role: Brannigan

Tell It to a Star

1945