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William B. Davidson
William B. Davidson
59 years (Jun 15, 1888 – Sep 28, 1947)
Dobbs Ferry, New York, USA
230 Movies

William B. Davidson

Known for
The Most Dangerous Game
Captain
Partners of the Night
Robert Clifford
The Girl from Nowhere
Jimmy Ryder
Always Faithful
George W. Mason
William B. Davidson is a screen veteran of the old school who has treated acting as a trade rather than a spotlight. 'Hell's Angels' is the other credit most often cited. The bulk of the career has been spent in action. The distance between the first credit and the most recent is about 111 years. The film 'The Most Dangerous Game' accounts for more of the public profile than anything else does.
William B. Davidson is a screen veteran of the old school who has treated acting as a trade rather than a spotlight. 'Hell's Angels' is the other credit most often cited. The bulk of the career has been spent in action. The distance between the first credit and the most recent is about 111 years. The film 'The Most Dangerous Game' accounts for more of the public profile than anything else does.
Known for
The Most Dangerous Game
Captain
Partners of the Night
Robert Clifford
The Girl from Nowhere
Jimmy Ryder
Always Faithful
George W. Mason
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The Judge Steps Out
Colonel Bright (uncredited)
★ 6.8
1947
Film
That Hagen Girl
Mr. Bowman (uncredited)
★ 5.4
1947
Film
That's My Man
Steward
★ 6.7
1947
Film
Dick Tracy's Dilemma
Peter Premium
★ 5.5
1947
Film
The Plainsman and the Lady
Russell
★ 6.0
1946
Film
My Darling Clementine
Saloon Owner (uncredited)
★ 7.5
1946
Film
The Cat Creeps
James Walsh
★ 5.0
1946
Film
Ding Dong Williams
Mr. Saul Dana
★ 7.5
1946
Film
Blonde Alibi
Police Captain Hurley (Uncredited)
★ 4.8
1946
Film
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is William B. Davidson still alive?
William B. Davidson passed away on September 28, 1947 at age 59.
What are the most famous roles of William B. Davidson?
William B. Davidson is best known for roles in Scarface, My Darling Clementine, The Most Dangerous Game.
How many movies has William B. Davidson been in?
Over a 32-year career (since 1915), William B. Davidson has appeared in 230 movies and 0 TV shows.
What was William B. Davidson's first movie?
The career of William B. Davidson began with For the Honor of the Crew (1915).
What is William B. Davidson's most recent movie or series?
William B. Davidson's most recent release is The Judge Steps Out, which premiered on December 15, 1947.
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William B. Davidson
William B. Davidson
1888-06-15 · Dobbs Ferry, New York, USA

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.

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