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.
Acting
1975
Self (archive footage)
1947
Mr. Bowman (uncredited)
1947
Peter Premium
1946
Russell
1946
Saloon Owner (uncredited)
1946
James Walsh
1946
Inspector Crane (as William Davidson)
1945
Hotel Manager (uncredited)
1945
F.T. Johnson
1945
Governor
1945
Judge
1944
Dance Director
1944
Parker
1944
Mr. Linklater
1944
Tim Donovan (uncredited)
1944
Maxwell (uncredited)
1943
Warden Ed
1943
Capt. Towne
1943
1943
Senator (uncredited)
1943
Stephen S. Gray
1942
Donovan (uncredited)
1942
Homer Jacell
1942
Jim Purdy
1942
McCarthy
1942
Alumnus
1941
Committeeman
1941
Gonigle
1941
Sen. Knobs
1941
Captain Moss
1941
Jack Murray
1941
Moose Matson
1941
Gorman
1941
Henry Baxter
1941
Capt. Richards (uncredited)
1941
Harrison "Harry" Eckles
1941
District Attorney Ralph B. Stanley
1940
Stock Company Manager (uncredited)
1940
Hotel Manager
1940
John Addison
1940
Agent
1940
Judge Hinsdale
1940
George Grayson
1940
President Cleveland
1940
Judge Bull
1940
Fitzgerald
1940
Sheriff of Little Bend (uncredited)
1939
Montgomery (uncredited)
1939
Inspector Evans
1939
Warden Denby
1939
Work Farm Warden
1939
Bill Mason
1939
Duncan Martin
1939
Samuel 'Sam' 'Simsy' Hudson - Music Publisher
1939
Mr. Gray
1939
Stock Broker
1939
Hempel
1939
1939
Scotty
1938
Skipper Jackson (uncredited)
1938
Trucking Chairman (uncredited)
1938
Mr. 'W.P.' Alvey
1938
Commandant
1938
N. G. Orton, Attorney-at-Law (uncredited)
1938
Hawtrey
1938
1938
Director Kelton
1938
Maj. Gruff (uncredited)
1937
The Bully (uncredited)
1937
Mr. Richards (as William Davidson)
1937
Mr. Hyde
1937
Henderson
1937
Drake
1937
Bartscher
1937
Mr. Hale
1937
Bob Crandall
1937
Alfred H. Kruger
1936
Andy Callahan
1936
Mr. Jackson
1936
City Fathers Committee Spokesman (uncredited)
1936
Welford Andrews
1936
Bayard Thatcher
1936
Barney Hammond
1936
Attorney General Mardsen
1935
Reed Walsh
1935
Director Bill Sutter (uncredited)
1935
Charlie Young - Carston's Lawyer
1935
E.H. Swaley
1935
Tom McGee
1935
Connolly
1935
Billie Madison
1935
Adjutant
1935
Dr. Carter
1934
Representative McPherson
1934
Man Buying Cigar (uncredited)
1934
Joe Hunter
1934
Nan's Attorney
1934
Stephen Prime
1934
Editor Joe Hogue
1934
City Editor (uncredited)
1934
Hartshone (as William Davidson)
1934
District Attorney (uncredited)
1933
Director Williams
1933
Department Head (Uncredited)
1933
Ernest Brown
1933
Jarrett
1933
1933
Detective (Uncredited)
1932
Chess Player
1932
Kendricks (uncredited)
1932
Captain
1932
Police Captain Brown (uncredited)
1932
Citizens Committee Member (uncredited)
1932
Captain
1932
Lelewer
1932
John Utterson
1931
Jim Blake
1931
Himself - Golfer
1931
Unknown
1931
Bill Dennett
1931
Wilkie
1930
Staff Major
1930
Jackson
1930
Dist. Atty. Stone
1929
Watts
1929
Assistant District Attorney (as William Davidson)
1928
Unknown
1927
Roy Ladd
1925
Col. Donovan
1924
Rennert
1922
Unknown
1921
John Rossmore
1919
Michael Darcy
1918
John Sparr
1917
John Kirby
1917
David Starr
1917
Allen Danby
1917
Bud Weaver
1916
Calvin Baker
Infos
William B. Davidson
Male
6/15/1888
9/28/1947
Wm. B. Davidson
Wm. Davidson
William Davidson
Bill Davidson
William Beatman Davidson