John Davidson
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By any commercial measure, John Davidson is a major actor who can open a project on name recognition alone. The output is focused rather than vast, at 15 credits. Playing Host-TV in 'Edward Scissorhands' took the name well past his home market. 'The Concorde... Airport '79' completes the pair of titles that define the public profile. The beginning of the career is the part almost nobody has seen.
John Davidson
6 Movies
9 Series
By any commercial measure, John Davidson is a major actor who can open a project on name recognition alone. The output is focused rather than vast, at 15 credits. Playing Host-TV in 'Edward Scissorhands' took the name well past his home market. 'The Concorde... Airport '79' completes the pair of titles that define the public profile. The beginning of the career is the part almost nobody has seen.
Movies
TV Shows
Plays John Burton
The Girl with Something Extra
1973
Plays Self - Host
Kraft Music Hall
1958
Plays Grant Cooper
The Love Boat
1977
Plays John Kleindorf
Here's Lucy
1968
Plays Matt
Hallmark Hall of Fame
1951
Plays Jimmy McGill
Daniel Boone
1964
Plays Ken Scott / Carol
The Streets of San Francisco
1972
Plays Various Characters
The Carol Burnett Show
1967
Plays Buzz
Love, American Style
1969
Plays Dean Wagner
Scene of the Crime
1985
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Edward Scissorhands
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A Christmas Card from Branson
Himself
1996
Film
The Squeeze
Honest Tom T. Murray
1987
Film
The Love Boat
Grant Cooper · 2 episodes
1985
TV
Scene of the Crime
Dean Wagner · 1 episode
1985
TV
The Concorde... Airport '79
Robert Palmer
1979
Film
The Streets of San Francisco
Ken Scott / Carol · 1 episode
1974
TV
Here's Lucy
John Kleindorf · 1 episode
1972–1973
TV
Love, American Style
Buzz · 1 episode
1970
TV
Daniel Boone
Jimmy McGill · 1 episode
1968–1969
TV
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is John Davidson?
John Davidson is 84 years old, born on December 13, 1941.
What are the most famous roles of John Davidson?
John Davidson is best known for roles in Edward Scissorhands, The Concorde... Airport '79, The Happiest Millionaire.
How many movies has John Davidson been in?
Over a 62-year career (since 1964), John Davidson has appeared in 5 movies and 8 TV shows.
What was John Davidson's first movie?
The career of John Davidson began with The Fantasticks (1964).
What is John Davidson's most recent movie or series?
John Davidson's most recent release is Ruth Lyons: First Lady of Television, which premiered on December 12, 2011.
What TV shows has John Davidson appeared in?
On television, John Davidson has appeared in The Love Boat, Late Night with Conan O'Brien, The Streets of San Francisco, The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson.
John Davidson
1941-12-13
By any commercial measure, John Davidson is a major actor who can open a project on name recognition alone. The output is focused rather than vast, at 15 credits. Playing Host-TV in 'Edward Scissorhands' took the name well past his home market. 'The Concorde... Airport '79' completes the pair of titles that define the public profile. The beginning of the career is the part almost nobody has seen.