William B. Davidson

Works
Actor (19),
Birthday
1888-06-15

William B. Davidson - known for his work in such projectsAdvice for working with the Map of emotions: «Scarface» (1932), «The Most Dangerous Game» (1932), «My Darling Clementine» (1946), «Hold That Ghost» (1941), «They Were Expendable» (1945),

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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.

The most significant works of William B. Davidson

Brother, Can You Spare a Dime? Poster
Role: himself (archive footage)
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MGM Parade Poster
MGM Parade 1955–1956
My Darling Clementine Poster
Role: Saloon Owner (uncredited)
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They Were Expendable Poster
Role: Hotel Manager (uncredited)
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Greenwich Village Poster
Role: Dance Director
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Calaboose Poster
Calaboose 1943
Role: Sheriff George Lane (as William Davidson)
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Gentleman Jim Poster
Role: Donovan (uncredited)
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Hold That Ghost Poster
Role: Moose Matson
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Seven Sinners Poster
Role: Police Chief
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Hired Wife Poster
Hired Wife 1940
Role: Mumford (as William Davidson)
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