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William B. Davidson

Acting Born Jun 15, 1888 Dobbs Ferry, New York, USA 24 credits

Biography

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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.

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Known for

MGM Parade

1955
Film

Scarface

as Citizens Committee Member (uncredited)
Film

My Darling Clementine

as Saloon Owner (uncredited)
Film

The Most Dangerous Game

as Captain

Full filmography

  • MGM Parade (1955)
  • Scarface (1932) as Citizens Committee Member (uncredited)
  • Special Agent (1935) as Charlie Young - Carston's Lawyer
  • My Darling Clementine (1946) as Saloon Owner (uncredited)
  • Dishonored (1931)
  • Marked Woman (1937) as Bob Crandall
  • Greenwich Village (1944) as Dance Director
  • They Were Expendable (1945) as Hotel Manager (uncredited)
  • The Most Dangerous Game (1932) as Captain
  • Hell's Angels (1930) as Staff Major
  • In Person (1935) as Director Bill Sutter (uncredited)
  • Seven Sinners (1940) as Police Chief
  • Man-Made Monster (1941) as District Attorney Ralph B. Stanley
  • Hold That Ghost (1941) as Moose Matson
  • The Hurricane (1937) as The Bully (uncredited)
  • Remember the Day (1941) as Committeeman
  • Naughty but Nice (1939) as Samuel 'Sam' 'Simsy' Hudson - Music Publisher
  • Mystery of the Wax Museum (1933) as Detective (Uncredited)
  • I'm No Angel (1933) as Ernest Brown
  • Imitation of Life (1934) as Man Buying Cigar (uncredited)
  • Road Gang (1936) as Attorney General Mardsen
  • That's My Man (1947) as Steward
  • Hello, Everybody! (1933) as Mr. Parker
  • Blonde Alibi (1946) as Police Captain Hurley (Uncredited)