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William B. Davidson
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 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
Scarface
as Citizens Committee Member (uncredited)
My Darling Clementine
as Saloon Owner (uncredited)
Is My Face Red?
as O'Sullivan
The Intruder
as Det. Lt. Samson
You and Me
as N. G. Orton, Attorney-at-Law (uncredited)
The Most Dangerous Game
as Captain
Dick Tracy's Dilemma
as Peter Premium
They Were Expendable
as Hotel Manager (uncredited)
Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?
as Self (archive footage)
Gentleman Jim
as Donovan (uncredited)
