William B. Davidson
Born June 15, 1888 (Age: 137)
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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 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.
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.
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Filmography
Gentleman Jim
1942
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as Donovan (uncredited)
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Age: 54
Careful, Soft Shoulders
1942
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as Mr. Aldrich
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Age: 54
The Magnificent Dope
1942
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as Mr. Reindel
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Age: 54
The Affairs of Martha
1942
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as Homer Jacell
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Age: 54
In This Our Life
1942
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as Jim Purdy
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Age: 53
Larceny, Inc.
1942
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as McCarthy
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Age: 53
The Affairs of Jimmy Valentine
1942
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as Cyrus Ballard
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Age: 53
The Male Animal
1942
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as Alumnus
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Age: 53
Remember the Day
1941
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as Committeeman
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Age: 53
Keep 'Em Flying
1941
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as Gonigle
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Age: 53
The Great Man's Lady
1941
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as Sen. Knobs
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Age: 53
Three Girls About Town
1941
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as Labor Leader
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Age: 53
Uncle Joe
1941
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as Mr. Day
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Age: 53
Week-End in Havana
1941
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as Captain Moss
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Age: 53
Sun Valley Serenade
1941
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as Jack Murray
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Age: 53
Highway West
1941
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as Gorman
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Age: 53
Hold That Ghost
1941
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as Moose Matson
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Age: 53
Three Sons o' Guns
1941
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as Henry Baxter
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Age: 53
In the Navy
1941
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as Capt. Richards (uncredited)
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Age: 52
Thieves Fall Out
1941
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as Harrison "Harry" Eckles
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Age: 52
The Lady from Cheyenne
1941
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as Nye Dunbar
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Age: 52
Man-Made Monster
1941
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as District Attorney Ralph B. Stanley
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Age: 52
The Animal Kingdom
1932
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as Chess Player
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Age: 44
Guilty or Not Guilty
1932
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as Chief
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Age: 44
The Sport Parade
1932
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as Kendricks (uncredited)
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Age: 44
The Pride of the Legion
1932
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as Sgt. Arnold
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Age: 44
Her Mad Night
1932
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as District Attorney
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Age: 44
The Most Dangerous Game
1932
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as Captain
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Age: 44
The Thirteenth Guest
1932
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as Police Captain Brown (uncredited)
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Age: 44
Is My Face Red?
1932
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as O'Sullivan
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Age: 44
Scarface
1932
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as Citizens Committee Member (uncredited)
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Age: 43
The Lost Squadron
1932
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as Lelewer
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Age: 43
Sky Devils
1932
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as Captain
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Age: 43
The Menace
1932
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as John Utterson
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Age: 43
No Image
Half Holiday
1931
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as Jerry - Andy's Pal
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Age: 43
Hell's Angels
1930
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as Staff Major
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Age: 42
Nobody
1921
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as John Rossmore
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Age: 33
In Pursuit of Polly
1918
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as Larry O'Malley
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Age: 30
Ashes of Love
1918
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as
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Age: 30
Friend Husband
1918
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as John Sparr
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Age: 30
Our Little Wife
1918
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as Dr. Elliott
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Age: 29