William B. Davidson
Acting
1888-06-15 · Dobbs Ferry, New York, USA
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.
movieMae West and the Men Who Knew Her
as Self (archive footage) · 1994 · 0.0
movieBrother, Can You Spare a Dime?
as Self (archive footage) · 1975 · 6.3
tvMGM Parade
as · 1955 · 9.0
movieThe Judge Steps Out
as Colonel Bright (uncredited) · 1947 · 7.0
movieThat Hagen Girl
as Mr. Bowman (uncredited) · 1947 · 5.3
movieThat's My Man
as Steward · 1947 · 6.7
movieDick Tracy's Dilemma
as Peter Premium · 1947 · 5.5
movieThe Plainsman and the Lady
as Russell · 1946 · 6.0
movieMy Darling Clementine
as Saloon Owner (uncredited) · 1946 · 7.5
movieThe Cat Creeps
as James Walsh · 1946 · 5.0
movieDing Dong Williams
as Mr. Saul Dana · 1946 · 7.5
movieBlonde Alibi
as Police Captain Hurley (Uncredited) · 1946 · 4.8
movieThe Notorious Lone Wolf
as Inspector Crane (as William Davidson) · 1946 · 6.0
movieThey Were Expendable
as Hotel Manager (uncredited) · 1945 · 6.5
movieSing Your Way Home
as F.T. Johnson (uncredited) · 1945 · 5.6
movieTell It to a Star
as Brannigan · 1945 · 10.0
movieBlonde Ransom
as Police Captain · 1945 · 8.0
movieDillinger
as Bank President (uncredited) · 1945 · 5.9
movieCircumstantial Evidence
as Board of Appeals Chairman · 1945 · 5.2
movieThe Man Who Walked Alone
as Governor · 1945 · 5.9
movieSee My Lawyer
as Judge · 1945 · 7.3
movieGreenwich Village
as Dance Director · 1944 · 6.7
movieIn Society
as Parker · 1944 · 5.9
movieMake Your Own Bed
as Mr. Linklater · 1944 · 6.0