William B. Davidson
Acting
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.
Mystery of the Wax Museum
as Detective (Uncredited)
Age 44 (now 59)
Mae West and the Men Who Knew Her
as Self (archive footage)
Age 106 (now 59)
Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?
as Self (archive footage)
Age 87 (now 59)
The Notorious Lone Wolf
as Inspector Crane (as William Davidson)
Age 57 (now 59)
Circumstantial Evidence
as Board of Appeals Chairman
Age 56 (now 59)
The Affairs of Jimmy Valentine
as Cyrus Ballard
Age 53 (now 59)
A Night at Earl Carroll's
as Mayor Green of San Bernardino
Age 52 (now 59)
Lady with Red Hair
as Stock Company Manager (uncredited)
Age 52 (now 59)
My Little Chickadee
as Sheriff of Little Bend (uncredited)
Age 51 (now 59)
Naughty But Nice
as Samuel 'Sam' 'Simsy' Hudson - Music Publisher
Age 51 (now 59)
Blondie Meets the Boss
as Elderly Man in Café (uncredited)
Age 50 (now 59)
Something to Sing About
as Mr. Richards (as William Davidson)
Age 49 (now 59)
Satan Met a Lady
as City Fathers Committee Spokesman (uncredited)
Age 48 (now 59)
Show Them No Mercy!
as Chief Haggerty (as William Davidson)
Age 47 (now 59)
The Man Who Reclaimed His Head
as Charles (as William Davidson)
Age 46 (now 59)
How to Break 90 #3: Hip Action
as Himself
Age 45 (now 59)
Mystery of the Wax Museum
as Detective (Uncredited)
Age 44 (now 59)
The Thirteenth Guest
as Police Captain Brown (uncredited)
Age 44 (now 59)
How I Play Golf, by Bobby Jones No. 2: 'Chip Shots'
as Himself - Golfer
Age 42 (now 59)
Hook, Line and Sinker
as Frank Dukette aka Duke of Winchester (as William Davidson)
Age 42 (now 59)
Queen of the Night Clubs
as Assistant District Attorney (as William Davidson)
Age 40 (now 59)
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Also Known As
Wm. B. Davidson, Wm. Davidson, William Davidson, Bill Davidson, William Beatman Davidson
IMDB
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