
William B. Davidson
- Date of Birth: 1888-06-15
- Date of Death: 1947-09-28
- Place of Birth: Dobbs Ferry, New York, USA
Biography
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... 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.

A Man from Wyoming
War, Romance • 1930 July

Mr. Doodle Kicks Off
Comedy • 1938 October

Men Are Like That
Drama, Comedy • 1930 March

Housewife
Drama • 1934 August

In Pursuit of Polly
Comedy, Drama • 1918 August

Scarface
Crime, Drama • 1932 April

My Darling Clementine
Western, Drama, Romance • 1946 October

Oil for the Lamps of China
Drama • 1935 June

Gentleman Jim
Drama, Comedy • 1942 November

The Magnificent Dope
Comedy • 1942 July