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.
Filmography (250 titles)
MovieMae West and the Men Who Knew Her
Self (archive footage) · 1994
6.3MovieBrother, Can You Spare a Dime?
Self (archive footage) · 1975
7.5ShowMGM Parade
1955
6.8MovieThe Judge Steps Out
Colonel Bright (uncredited) · 1947
5.3MovieThat Hagen Girl
Mr. Bowman (uncredited) · 1947
6.7MovieThat's My Man
Steward · 1947
5.5MovieDick Tracy's Dilemma
Peter Premium · 1947
6.0MovieThe Plainsman and the Lady
Russell · 1946
7.5MovieMy Darling Clementine
Saloon Owner (uncredited) · 1946
5.0MovieThe Cat Creeps
James Walsh · 1946
7.5MovieDing Dong Williams
Mr. Saul Dana · 1946
4.8MovieBlonde Alibi
Police Captain Hurley (Uncredited) · 1946
6.0MovieThe Notorious Lone Wolf
Inspector Crane (as William Davidson) · 1946
6.5MovieThey Were Expendable
Hotel Manager (uncredited) · 1945
5.6MovieSing Your Way Home
F.T. Johnson (uncredited) · 1945
10.0MovieTell It to a Star
Brannigan · 1945
Blonde Ransom
Police Captain · 1945
5.9MovieDillinger
Bank President (uncredited) · 1945
5.2MovieCircumstantial Evidence
Board of Appeals Chairman · 1945
5.9MovieThe Man Who Walked Alone
Governor · 1945
7.3MovieSee My Lawyer
Judge · 1945
6.7MovieGreenwich Village
Dance Director · 1944
5.9MovieIn Society
Parker · 1944
6.0MovieMake Your Own Bed
Mr. Linklater · 1944
5.0MovieA Night of Adventure
Gilbert J. Regan (uncredited) · 1944
6.8MovieShine on Harvest Moon
Tim Donovan (uncredited) · 1944
5.7MovieUp in Arms
Maxwell (uncredited) · 1944
8.0MovieOver the Wall
Warden Ed · 1943
7.0MovieMurder on the Waterfront
Capt. Towne · 1943
8.0MovieThe Good Fellows
Blake · 1943