William B. Davidson
Acting
Born: 1888-06-15 in Dobbs Ferry, New York, USA
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
MGM Parade
Scarface
Citizens Committee Member (uncredited)
In the Navy
Capt. Richards (uncredited)
Housewife
Nan's Attorney
My Darling Clementine
Saloon Owner (uncredited)
Dishonored
I'm No Angel
Ernest Brown
The Most Dangerous Game
Captain
Hell's Angels
Staff Major
Marked Woman
Bob Crandall
Gentleman Jim
Donovan (uncredited)
Special Agent
Charlie Young - Carston's Lawyer
Hold That Ghost
Moose Matson
Hello, Everybody!
Mr. Parker
They Were Expendable
Hotel Manager (uncredited)
Seven Sinners
Police Chief
Recompense
Col. Donovan
Mystery of the Wax Museum
Detective (Uncredited)
Friend Husband
John Sparr
Nobody
John Rossmore
Dangerous
Reed Walsh
The Hurricane
The Bully (uncredited)
Easy Living
Mr. Hyde
Hollywood Hotel
Director Kelton
Greenwich Village
Dance Director
Man-Made Monster
District Attorney Ralph B. Stanley
You and Me
N. G. Orton, Attorney-at-Law (uncredited)
Blonde Alibi
Police Captain Hurley (Uncredited)
Road Gang
Attorney General Mardsen
Each Dawn I Die
Bill Mason
Hired Wife
Mumford (as William Davidson)
Calaboose
Sheriff George Lane (as William Davidson)
Careful, Soft Shoulders
Mr. Aldrich
Naughty but Nice
Samuel 'Sam' 'Simsy' Hudson - Music Publisher
In This Our Life
Jim Purdy
Three Girls About Town
Labor Leader
Dick Tracy's Dilemma
Peter Premium
Tail Spin
Sales Manager (Uncredited)
In Person
Director Bill Sutter (uncredited)
That's My Man
Steward