William B. Davidson
Birthday: 1888-06-16 | Place of Birth: Dobbs Ferry, New York, USAFrom 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.
Known For
Acting
Role
as Peter Premium
as Inspector Crane (as William Davidson)
as Mr. Saul Dana
as Russell
as Capt. Towne
as Sheriff George Lane (as William Davidson)
as Mr. Aldrich
as Sen. Knobs
as District Attorney Ralph B. Stanley
as Jack Murray
as Fitzgerald
as Slick
as Alfred H. Kruger
as Drake
as Jonathan
as Andy Callahan
as Attorney General Mardsen
as Adjutant
as Charlie Young - Carston's Lawyer
as Collins
as Director Bill Sutter
as Dr. Carter
as Hartshone (as William Davidson)
as Captain
as Captain (uncredited)
as Chief
as John Utterson
as Magistrate Tom Morrison
as Frank Dukette aka Duke of Winchester (as William Davidson)
