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)
Hell's Angels
1930
as Staff Major
They Were Expendable
1945
as Hotel Manager (uncredited)
The Most Dangerous Game
1932
as Captain
Special Agent
1935
as Charlie Young - Carston's Lawyer
Marked Woman
1937
as Bob Crandall
Cocoanut Grove
1938
as Hawtrey
Three Girls About Town
1941
as Labor Leader
The Hurricane
1937
as The Bully (uncredited)
Cradle Snatchers
1927
as Roy Ladd
Lillian Russell
1940
as President Cleveland
In Person
1935
as Director Bill Sutter (uncredited)
Imitation of Life
1934
as Man Buying Cigar (uncredited)
Seven Sinners
1940
as Police Chief
The Secret Bride
1934
as Representative McPherson
Remember the Day
1941
as Committeeman
Racket Busters
1938
as Trucking Chairman (uncredited)
You and Me
1938
as N. G. Orton, Attorney-at-Law (uncredited)
Dust Be My Destiny
1939
as Work Farm Warden
Maryland
1940
as John Addison
Woman Trap
1929
as Watts
Woman Wanted
1935
as Collins
In Society
1944
as Parker
Sudden Money
1939
as Sam
In This Our Life
1942
as Jim Purdy
Dishonored
1931
Midnight Court
1937
as Alfred H. Kruger
Gentleman Jim
1942
as Donovan (uncredited)
Easy Living
1937
as Mr. Hyde
Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?
1975
as Self (archive footage)
Mystery of the Wax Museum
1933
as Detective (Uncredited)
The Intruder
1933
as Det. Lt. Samson
Calaboose
1943
as Sheriff George Lane (as William Davidson)
Dangerous
1935
as Reed Walsh
Dillinger
1945
as Bank President (uncredited)
Blonde Alibi
1946
as Police Captain Hurley (Uncredited)
Lady with Red Hair
1940
as Stock Company Manager (uncredited)
Tail Spin
1939
as Sales Manager (Uncredited)
Lady Killer
1933
as Director Williams
Dick Tracy's Dilemma
1947
as Peter Premium
Bordertown
1935
as Dr. Carter
The Road Back
1937
as Bartscher
Hold That Ghost
1941
as Moose Matson
The Male Animal
1942
as Alumnus
Satan Met a Lady
1936
as City Fathers Committee Spokesman (uncredited)
Sky Devils
1932
as Captain
The Man Who Walked Alone
1945
as Governor
Sun Valley Serenade
1941
as Jack Murray
Something to Sing About
1937
as Mr. Richards (as William Davidson)
Torch Singer
1933
as Jarrett
Sunny
1930
as First Ship's Officer
Mission to Moscow
1943
as Senator (uncredited)
Blockade
1938
as Commandant
The St. Louis Kid
1934
as Joe Hunter
I'm No Angel
1933
as Ernest Brown
Three Smart Girls Grow Up
1939
as Stock Broker
The Jury's Secret
1938
as Page
Uncle Joe
1941
as Mr. Day
Florian
1940
as Archduke Franz Ferdinand
Scarlet Pages
1930
as Jackson
Each Dawn I Die
1939
as Bill Mason
Man-Made Monster
1941
as District Attorney Ralph B. Stanley
That's My Man
1947
as Steward
The Affairs of Jimmy Valentine
1942
as Cyrus Ballard
Up in Arms
1944
as Maxwell (uncredited)
My Little Chickadee
1940
as Sheriff of Little Bend (uncredited)
Circumstantial Evidence
1945
as Board of Appeals Chairman
Redheads on Parade
1935
as Theatre Manager
My Love Came Back
1940
as Agent
Blondie Meets the Boss
1939
as Elderly Man in Café (uncredited)
Shine on Harvest Moon
1944
as Tim Donovan (uncredited)
Fog Over Frisco
1934
as Editor Joe Hogue
The Affairs of Martha
1942
as Homer Jacell
On Trial
1939
as Mr. Gray
The Big Shakedown
1934
as District Attorney (uncredited)
They Made Me a Criminal
1939
as Ennis
Housewife
1934
as Nan's Attorney
Naughty But Nice
1939
as Samuel 'Sam' 'Simsy' Hudson - Music Publisher
In the Navy
1941
as Capt. Richards (uncredited)
Hidden Power
1939
as Foster
Gold Diggers of 1937
1936
as Andy Callahan
Larceny, Inc.
1942
as McCarthy
San Francisco Docks
1940
as Dist. Atty. Craig
The Magnificent Dope
1942
as Mr. Reindel
The Good Fellows
1943
as Blake
Friends of Mr. Sweeney
1934
as Stephen Prime
The Animal Kingdom
1932
as Chess Player
Girl in 313
1940
as George Grayson
The Great Man's Lady
1941
as Sen. Knobs
Hollywood Hotel
1938
as Director Kelton
Careful, Soft Shoulders
1942
as Mr. Aldrich
Invisible Stripes
1939
as Montgomery (uncredited)
Truck Busters
1943
as Stephen S. Gray
The Cat Creeps
1946
as James Walsh
Road Gang
1936
as Attorney General Mardsen
That Hagen Girl
1947
as Mr. Bowman (uncredited)
The Man Who Reclaimed His Head
1934
as Charles (as William Davidson)
The Judge Steps Out
1947
as Colonel Bright (uncredited)
Marry the Girl
1937
as Drake
Upperworld
1934
as City Editor (uncredited)
There Goes My Heart
1938
as Skipper Jackson (uncredited)
Blonde Ransom
1945
as Police Captain
Central Park
1932
as Police Lieutenant (uncredited)
Over the Wall
1943
as Warden Ed
Captain Applejack
1931
as Bill Dennett
Ever Since Eve
1937
as Henderson
The Dragon Murder Case
1934
as Greeff
The Plainsman and the Lady
1946
as Russell
Earthworm Tractors
1936
as Mr. Jackson
Devil Dogs of the Air
1935
as Adjutant
See My Lawyer
1945
as Judge
Thieves Fall Out
1941
as Harrison "Harry" Eckles
Sweet Music
1935
as Billie Madison
Female
1933
as Department Head (Uncredited)
Off the Record
1939
as Scotty
Keep 'Em Flying
1941
as Gonigle
Go Into Your Dance
1935
as Tom McGee
Smashing the Money Ring
1939
as Warden Denby
Straight from the Heart
1935
as Prosecuting Attorney
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)
- Hell's Angels (1930) — as Staff Major
- They Were Expendable (1945) — as Hotel Manager (uncredited)
- The Most Dangerous Game (1932) — as Captain
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