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 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
ActingBirthday
June 15, 1888Deathday
September 28, 1947Gender
MaleKnown Movie Credits
226Place of birth
Dobbs Ferry, New York, USAAlso known as
Wm. B. Davidson, Wm. Davidson, William Davidson, Bill Davidson, William Beatman DavidsonCast credits
The Most Dangerous Game
Captain (uncredited)Dust Be My Destiny
Work Farm WardenI'm No Angel
Ernest BrownSeven Sinners
Police ChiefCircumstantial Evidence
Board of Appeals ChairmanHook, Line and Sinker
Frank Dukette aka Duke of Winchester (as William Davidson)Lady Killer
Director WilliamsSun Valley Serenade
Jack MurrayHollywood Hotel
Director KeltonEarthworm Tractors
Mr. JacksonHighway West
GormanLarceny, Inc.
McCarthyThe Dragon Murder Case
GreeffBlackwell's Island
HempelSpecial Agent
Charlie Young - Carston's LawyerThe Notorious Lone Wolf
Inspector Crane (as William Davidson)The Great Man's Lady
Sen. KnobsThe Lost Squadron
LelewerParadise Isle
HoenerHer Mad Night
District AttorneyShow Them No Mercy!
Chief Haggerty (as William Davidson)