William B. Davidson
Known for Acting · 250 credits
- Born
- 1888-06-15
- Died
- 1947-09-28
- Place of birth
- Dobbs Ferry, New York, USA
- Also known as
- Wm. B. Davidson · Wm. Davidson · William Davidson · Bill Davidson · William Beatman 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.
Known For
TV Shows (1)
Movies (249)
Scarface
1932
as Citizens Committee Member (uncredited)
Woman Trap
1929
as Watts
My Darling Clementine
1946
as Saloon Owner (uncredited)
Special Agent
1935
as Charlie Young - Carston's Lawyer
Cocoanut Grove
1938
as Hawtrey
In Person
1935
as Director Bill Sutter (uncredited)
They Were Expendable
1945
as Hotel Manager (uncredited)
The Hurricane
1937
as The Bully (uncredited)
Lillian Russell
1940
as President Cleveland
Racket Busters
1938
as Trucking Chairman (uncredited)
Maryland
1940
as John Addison
Sudden Money
1939
as Sam
Calaboose
1943
as Sheriff George Lane (as William Davidson)
The Most Dangerous Game
1932
as Captain
In Society
1944
as Parker
Midnight Court
1937
as Alfred H. Kruger
Cradle Snatchers
1927
as Roy Ladd
Remember the Day
1941
as Committeeman
The Intruder
1933
as Det. Lt. Samson
Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?
1975
as Self (archive footage)
Dishonored
1931
The Secret Bride
1934
as Representative McPherson
Woman Wanted
1935
as Collins
Hell's Angels
1930
as Staff Major
Imitation of Life
1934
as Man Buying Cigar (uncredited)
Hidden Power
1939
as Foster
Tail Spin
1939
as Sales Manager (Uncredited)
Three Girls About Town
1941
as Labor Leader
You and Me
1938
as N. G. Orton, Attorney-at-Law (uncredited)
Dust Be My Destiny
1939
as Work Farm Warden
Gentleman Jim
1942
as Donovan (uncredited)
Seven Sinners
1940
as Police Chief
Sky Devils
1932
as Captain
Marked Woman
1937
as Bob Crandall
On Trial
1939
as Mr. Gray
The St. Louis Kid
1934
as Joe Hunter
Scarlet Pages
1930
as Jackson
The Male Animal
1942
as Alumnus
Dillinger
1945
as Bank President (uncredited)
Easy Living
1937
as Mr. Hyde
In This Our Life
1942
as Jim Purdy
Hold That Ghost
1941
as Moose Matson
Dangerous
1935
as Reed Walsh
Sun Valley Serenade
1941
as Jack Murray
Sunny
1930
as First Ship's Officer
Florian
1940
as Archduke Franz Ferdinand
Mystery of the Wax Museum
1933
as Detective (Uncredited)
Blockade
1938
as Commandant
Three Smart Girls Grow Up
1939
as Stock Broker
Lady Killer
1933
as Director Williams
Dick Tracy's Dilemma
1947
as Peter Premium
Bordertown
1935
as Dr. Carter
Mission to Moscow
1943
as Senator (uncredited)
Naughty But Nice
1939
as Samuel 'Sam' 'Simsy' Hudson - Music Publisher
Circumstantial Evidence
1945
as Board of Appeals Chairman
My Little Chickadee
1940
as Sheriff of Little Bend (uncredited)
Uncle Joe
1941
as Mr. Day
My Love Came Back
1940
as Agent
I'm No Angel
1933
as Ernest Brown
Satan Met a Lady
1936
as City Fathers Committee Spokesman (uncredited)
The Affairs of Martha
1942
as Homer Jacell
Something to Sing About
1937
as Mr. Richards (as William Davidson)
Up in Arms
1944
as Maxwell (uncredited)
Captain Applejack
1931
as Bill Dennett
Housewife
1934
as Nan's Attorney
The Affairs of Jimmy Valentine
1942
as Cyrus Ballard
The Magnificent Dope
1942
as Mr. Reindel
Marry the Girl
1937
as Drake
Gold Diggers of 1937
1936
as Andy Callahan
The Jury's Secret
1938
as Page
In the Navy
1941
as Capt. Richards (uncredited)
Hollywood Hotel
1938
as Director Kelton
The Man Who Walked Alone
1945
as Governor
The Man Who Reclaimed His Head
1934
as Charles (as William Davidson)
Each Dawn I Die
1939
as Bill Mason
Blonde Alibi
1946
as Police Captain Hurley (Uncredited)
Blonde Ransom
1945
as Police Captain
The Animal Kingdom
1932
as Chess Player
Truck Busters
1943
as Stephen S. Gray
There Goes My Heart
1938
as Skipper Jackson (uncredited)
Girl in 313
1940
as George Grayson
Invisible Stripes
1939
as Montgomery (uncredited)
Man-Made Monster
1941
as District Attorney Ralph B. Stanley
Friends of Mr. Sweeney
1934
as Stephen Prime
The Judge Steps Out
1947
as Colonel Bright (uncredited)
The Good Fellows
1943
as Blake
American Maid
1917
as David Starr
Torch Singer
1933
as Jarrett
Sweet Music
1935
as Billie Madison
Keep 'Em Flying
1941
as Gonigle
Go Into Your Dance
1935
as Tom McGee
Fog Over Frisco
1934
as Editor Joe Hogue
The Call of Her People
1917
as Nicholas Van Kleet
They Made Me a Criminal
1939
as Ennis
Larceny, Inc.
1942
as McCarthy
The Great Man's Lady
1941
as Sen. Knobs
The Lost Squadron
1932
as Lelewer
Shine on Harvest Moon
1944
as Tim Donovan (uncredited)
The Plainsman and the Lady
1946
as Russell
Central Park
1932
as Police Lieutenant (uncredited)
Off the Record
1939
as Scotty
That's My Man
1947
as Steward
Over the Wall
1943
as Warden Ed
Tin Pan Alley
1940
as Hotel Manager
Careful, Soft Shoulders
1942
as Mr. Aldrich
The Menace
1932
as John Utterson
Upperworld
1934
as City Editor (uncredited)
Sailor's Lady
1940
as Judge Hinsdale
Letter of Introduction
1938
as Mr. Raleigh (uncredited)
San Francisco Docks
1940
as Dist. Atty. Craig
Earthworm Tractors
1936
as Mr. Jackson
That Hagen Girl
1947
as Mr. Bowman (uncredited)
Redheads on Parade
1935
as Theatre Manager
The Silver Horde
1930
as Tom Hilliard
Blackwell's Island
1939
as Hempel
The Road Back
1937
as Bartscher
The Singing Kid
1936
as Barney Hammond
Thieves Fall Out
1941
as Harrison "Harry" Eckles
Sing Your Way Home
1945
as F.T. Johnson
Is My Face Red?
1932
as O'Sullivan
About William B. Davidson
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… With 250 credits spanning from 1915 to 1994, William B. Davidson has appeared in 249 films and 1 TV show.
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Most Popular William B. Davidson Movies
- Scarface (1932) — as Citizens Committee Member (uncredited)
- Woman Trap (1929) — as Watts
- My Darling Clementine (1946) — as Saloon Owner (uncredited)
- Special Agent (1935) — as Charlie Young - Carston's Lawyer
- Cocoanut Grove (1938) — as Hawtrey
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