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)
My Darling Clementine
1946
as Saloon Owner (uncredited)
Special Agent
1935
as Charlie Young - Carston's Lawyer
In Person
1935
as Director Bill Sutter (uncredited)
Cocoanut Grove
1938
as Hawtrey
They Were Expendable
1945
as Hotel Manager (uncredited)
The Hurricane
1937
as The Bully (uncredited)
Sudden Money
1939
as Sam
Racket Busters
1938
as Trucking Chairman (uncredited)
The Secret Bride
1934
as Representative McPherson
Lillian Russell
1940
as President Cleveland
In Society
1944
as Parker
The Most Dangerous Game
1932
as Captain
Maryland
1940
as John Addison
Remember the Day
1941
as Committeeman
Tail Spin
1939
as Sales Manager (Uncredited)
Dust Be My Destiny
1939
as Work Farm Warden
The Intruder
1933
as Det. Lt. Samson
Calaboose
1943
as Sheriff George Lane (as William Davidson)
Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?
1975
as Self (archive footage)
Imitation of Life
1934
as Man Buying Cigar (uncredited)
Seven Sinners
1940
as Police Chief
You and Me
1938
as N. G. Orton, Attorney-at-Law (uncredited)
Scarlet Pages
1930
as Jackson
Woman Wanted
1935
as Collins
Dishonored
1931
Cradle Snatchers
1927
as Roy Ladd
Hidden Power
1939
as Foster
Midnight Court
1937
as Alfred H. Kruger
Dillinger
1945
as Bank President (uncredited)
Hell's Angels
1930
as Staff Major
Marked Woman
1937
as Bob Crandall
Gentleman Jim
1942
as Donovan (uncredited)
Bordertown
1935
as Dr. Carter
Three Girls About Town
1941
as Labor Leader
Easy Living
1937
as Mr. Hyde
The Magnificent Dope
1942
as Mr. Reindel
Florian
1940
as Archduke Franz Ferdinand
Lady Killer
1933
as Director Williams
In This Our Life
1942
as Jim Purdy
Mystery of the Wax Museum
1933
as Detective (Uncredited)
Hold That Ghost
1941
as Moose Matson
Satan Met a Lady
1936
as City Fathers Committee Spokesman (uncredited)
Mission to Moscow
1943
as Senator (uncredited)
My Little Chickadee
1940
as Sheriff of Little Bend (uncredited)
Dangerous
1935
as Reed Walsh
Blockade
1938
as Commandant
Marry the Girl
1937
as Drake
Dick Tracy's Dilemma
1947
as Peter Premium
The Male Animal
1942
as Alumnus
I'm No Angel
1933
as Ernest Brown
Sky Devils
1932
as Captain
Circumstantial Evidence
1945
as Board of Appeals Chairman
Naughty But Nice
1939
as Samuel 'Sam' 'Simsy' Hudson - Music Publisher
Sunny
1930
as First Ship's Officer
On Trial
1939
as Mr. Gray
The Affairs of Jimmy Valentine
1942
as Cyrus Ballard
The Man Who Reclaimed His Head
1934
as Charles (as William Davidson)
Shine on Harvest Moon
1944
as Tim Donovan (uncredited)
Uncle Joe
1941
as Mr. Day
Central Park
1932
as Police Lieutenant (uncredited)
Off the Record
1939
as Scotty
The Judge Steps Out
1947
as Colonel Bright (uncredited)
Invisible Stripes
1939
as Montgomery (uncredited)
Gold Diggers of 1937
1936
as Andy Callahan
That Hagen Girl
1947
as Mr. Bowman (uncredited)
Something to Sing About
1937
as Mr. Richards (as William Davidson)
That's My Man
1947
as Steward
Blonde Alibi
1946
as Police Captain Hurley (Uncredited)
The Singing Kid
1936
as Barney Hammond
Three Smart Girls Grow Up
1939
as Stock Broker
Man-Made Monster
1941
as District Attorney Ralph B. Stanley
In the Navy
1941
as Capt. Richards (uncredited)
The St. Louis Kid
1934
as Joe Hunter
The Man Who Walked Alone
1945
as Governor
Blonde Ransom
1945
as Police Captain
Housewife
1934
as Nan's Attorney
Sweet Music
1935
as Billie Madison
Upperworld
1934
as City Editor (uncredited)
Friends of Mr. Sweeney
1934
as Stephen Prime
Larceny, Inc.
1942
as McCarthy
There Goes My Heart
1938
as Skipper Jackson (uncredited)
The Animal Kingdom
1932
as Chess Player
The Jury's Secret
1938
as Page
The Affairs of Martha
1942
as Homer Jacell
The Plainsman and the Lady
1946
as Russell
My Love Came Back
1940
as Agent
Torch Singer
1933
as Jarrett
Up in Arms
1944
as Maxwell (uncredited)
The Road Back
1937
as Bartscher
Fog Over Frisco
1934
as Editor Joe Hogue
They Made Me a Criminal
1939
as Ennis
Sun Valley Serenade
1941
as Jack Murray
A Man from Wyoming
1930
as Major
Each Dawn I Die
1939
as Bill Mason
The Good Fellows
1943
as Blake
Girl in 313
1940
as George Grayson
Keep 'Em Flying
1941
as Gonigle
San Francisco Docks
1940
as Dist. Atty. Craig
It Happened in Hollywood
1937
as Al Howard
Sailor's Lady
1940
as Judge Hinsdale
Lady with Red Hair
1940
as Stock Company Manager (uncredited)
On Their Own
1940
as Judge Bull
Thieves Fall Out
1941
as Harrison "Harry" Eckles
For the Defense
1930
as Dist. Atty. Stone
Hello, Everybody!
1933
as Mr. Parker
Week-End in Havana
1941
as Captain Moss
Go Into Your Dance
1935
as Tom McGee
The Pride of the Legion
1932
as Sgt. Arnold
Female
1933
as Department Head (Uncredited)
Mae West and the Men Who Knew Her
1994
as Self (archive footage)
The Dragon Murder Case
1934
as Greeff
Letter of Introduction
1938
as Mr. Raleigh (uncredited)
The Great Man's Lady
1941
as Sen. Knobs
The Notorious Lone Wolf
1946
as Inspector Crane (as William Davidson)
Truck Busters
1943
as Stephen S. Gray
Earthworm Tractors
1936
as Mr. Jackson
Redheads on Parade
1935
as Theatre Manager
The Lost Squadron
1932
as Lelewer
Hollywood Hotel
1938
as Director Kelton
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)
- My Darling Clementine (1946) — as Saloon Owner (uncredited)
- Special Agent (1935) — as Charlie Young - Carston's Lawyer
- In Person (1935) — as Director Bill Sutter (uncredited)
- Cocoanut Grove (1938) — as Hawtrey
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