William B. 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.

Most Known For

MGM Parade

In Person

as Director Bill Sutter (uncredited)

Housewife

as Nan's Attorney

Blonde Alibi

as Police Captain Hurley (Uncredited)

My Darling Clementine

as Saloon Owner (uncredited)

Dishonored

Road Gang

as Attorney General Mardsen

Upperworld

as City Editor (uncredited)

Scarface

as Citizens Committee Member (uncredited)

They Were Expendable

as Hotel Manager (uncredited)

Calaboose

as Sheriff George Lane (as William Davidson)

Special Agent

as Charlie Young - Carston's Lawyer

Hello, Everybody!

as Mr. Parker

Recompense

as Col. Donovan

Her Mad Night

as District Attorney

I'm No Angel

as Ernest Brown

Greenwich Village

as Dance Director

Her Debt of Honor

as John Hartfield

Hell's Angels

as Staff Major

Imitation of Life

as Man Buying Cigar (uncredited)