William B. Davidson

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Né·e le 15/06/1888 à Dobbs Ferry, New York, USA

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 af…

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Rôles marquants

6,9 Les Chasses du comte ZaroffCaptainFilm, 1932
7,4 ScarfaceCitizens Committee Member (uncredited)Film, 1932
7,5 La Poursuite infernaleSaloon Owner (uncredited)Film, 1946
6,5 Masques de cireDetective (Uncredited)Film, 1933
6,6 Les Anges de l'enferStaff MajorFilm, 1930
6,8 Fantômes en vadrouilleMoose MatsonFilm, 1941
L'Échappé de la chaise électriqueDistrict Attorney Ralph B. StanleyFilm, 1941
7,0 Agent X27Film, 1931
6,4 Je ne suis pas un angeErnest BrownFilm, 1933
7,2 Vie facileMr. HydeFilm, 1937
7,0 Images de la vieMan Buying Cigar (uncredited)Film, 1934
6,6 Femmes marquéesBob CrandallFilm, 1937

Filmographie complète

247 titres
  1. MGM Parade 1955 · 1 épisode
  2. Dick Tracy contre la griffe 1947 · Peter Premium
  3. That Hagen Girl 1947 · Mr. Bowman (uncredited)
  4. That's My Man 1947 · Steward
  5. The Judge Steps Out 1947 · Colonel Bright (uncredited)
  6. Blonde Alibi 1946 · Police Captain Hurley (Uncredited)
  7. Ding Dong Williams 1946 · Mr. Saul Dana
  8. La Poursuite infernale 1946 · Saloon Owner (uncredited)
    7,5
  9. The Cat Creeps 1946 · James Walsh
  10. The Notorious Lone Wolf 1946 · Inspector Crane (as William Davidson)
  11. The Plainsman and the Lady 1946 · Russell
  12. Blonde Ransom 1945 · Police Captain
  13. Circumstantial Evidence 1945 · Board of Appeals Chairman
  14. Dillinger, l'ennemi public n° 1 1945 · Bank President (uncredited)
  15. Les Sacrifiés 1945 · Hotel Manager (uncredited)
    6,5
  16. See My Lawyer 1945 · Judge
  17. Sing Your Way Home 1945 · F.T. Johnson (uncredited)
  18. Tell It to a Star 1945 · Brannigan
  19. The Man Who Walked Alone 1945 · Governor
  20. A Night of Adventure 1944 · Gilbert J. Regan (uncredited)
  21. Greenwich Village 1944 · Dance Director
  22. Hommes du monde 1944 · Parker
  23. Make Your Own Bed 1944 · Mr. Linklater
  24. Shine on Harvest Moon 1944 · Tim Donovan (uncredited)
  25. Up in Arms 1944 · Maxwell (uncredited)
  26. Calaboose 1943 · Sheriff George Lane (as William Davidson)
  27. Hers to Hold 1943 · Al
  28. Mission to Moscow 1943 · Senator (uncredited)
  29. Murder on the Waterfront 1943 · Capt. Towne
  30. Over the Wall 1943 · Warden Ed
  31. The Good Fellows 1943 · Blake
  32. Truck Busters 1943 · Stephen S. Gray
  33. Careful, Soft Shoulders 1942 · Mr. Aldrich
  34. Gentleman Jim 1942 · Donovan (uncredited)
    7,2
  35. L'amour n'est pas un jeu 1942 · Jim Purdy
    6,9
  36. Larceny, Inc. 1942 · McCarthy
  37. Le Nigaud magnifique 1942 · Mr. Reindel
  38. Over My Dead Body 1942 · Crole (as William Davidson)
  39. Si Adam avait su… 1942 · Alumnus
  40. The Affairs of Jimmy Valentine 1942 · Cyrus Ballard
  41. The Affairs of Martha 1942 · Homer Jacell
  42. Deux nigauds aviateurs 1941 · Gonigle
  43. Deux nigauds marins 1941 · Capt. Richards (uncredited)
  44. Fantômes en vadrouille 1941 · Moose Matson
    6,8
  45. Highway West 1941 · Gorman
  46. L'Échappé de la chaise électrique 1941 · District Attorney Ralph B. Stanley
  47. Remember the Day 1941 · Committeeman
  48. The Great Man's Lady 1941 · Sen. Knobs
  49. The Lady from Cheyenne 1941 · Nye Dunbar
  50. Thieves Fall Out 1941 · Harrison "Harry" Eckles
  51. Three Girls About Town 1941 · Labor Leader
  52. Three Sons o' Guns 1941 · Henry Baxter
  53. Tu seras mon mari 1941 · Jack Murray
  54. Uncle Joe 1941 · Mr. Day
  55. Week-End in Havana 1941 · Captain Moss
  56. A Night at Earl Carroll's 1940 · Mayor Green of San Bernardino
  57. Charter Pilot 1940 · Mr. Wentworth
  58. Dame avec Red Hair 1940 · Stock Company Manager (uncredited)
  59. Florian 1940 · Archduke Franz Ferdinand
  60. Girl in 313 1940 · George Grayson
  61. Granny Get Your Gun 1940 · Fitzgerald
  62. Hired Wife 1940 · Mumford (as William Davidson)
  63. La maison des sept péchés 1940 · Police Chief
  64. Lillian Russell 1940 · President Cleveland
  65. Maryland 1940 · John Addison
  66. Mon amour est revenu 1940 · Agent
  67. Mon petit poussin chéri 1940 · Sheriff of Little Bend (uncredited)
  68. On Their Own 1940 · Judge Bull
  69. Sailor's Lady 1940 · Judge Hinsdale
  70. San Francisco Docks 1940 · Dist. Atty. Craig
  71. Sandy Gets Her Man 1940 · Councilman Charles J. Clark
  72. Tin Pan Alley 1940 · Hotel Manager
  73. Un demi-Sinner 1940 · Slick
  74. A chaque aube je meurs 1939 · Bill Mason
    6,9
  75. Blackwell's Island 1939 · Hempel
  76. Blondie Meets the Boss 1939 · Elderly Man in Café (uncredited)
  77. Dust Be My Destiny 1939 · Work Farm Warden
  78. Hidden Power 1939 · Foster
  79. Honeymoon in Bali 1939 · Store Detective
  80. Indianapolis Speedway 1939 · Duncan Martin
  81. Invisible Stripes 1939 · Montgomery (uncredited)
  82. Je suis un criminel 1939 · Ennis
  83. Naughty but Nice 1939 · Samuel 'Sam' 'Simsy' Hudson - Music Publisher
  84. Off the Record 1939 · Scotty
  85. On Trial 1939 · Mr. Gray
  86. Private Detective 1939 · Inspector Evans
  87. Smashing the Money Ring 1939 · Warden Denby
  88. Sudden Money 1939 · Sam
  89. Tail Spin 1939 · Sales Manager (Uncredited)
  90. The Honeymoon's Over 1939 · Crane
  91. Three Smart Girls Grow Up 1939 · Stock Broker
  92. Blocus 1938 · Commandant
  93. Casier judiciaire 1938 · N. G. Orton, Attorney-at-Law (uncredited)
  94. Cocoanut Grove 1938 · Hawtrey
  95. Cowboy from Brooklyn 1938 · Mr. 'W.P.' Alvey
  96. Hollywood Hotel 1938 · Director Kelton
  97. Illegal Traffic 1938 · Dalton
  98. Letter of Introduction 1938 · Mr. Raleigh (uncredited)
  99. Menaces sur la ville 1938 · Trucking Chairman (uncredited)
  100. Mr. Doodle Kicks Off 1938 · Ellory Bugs
  101. Sergeant Murphy 1938 · Maj. Gruff (uncredited)
  102. The Jury's Secret 1938 · Page
  103. There Goes My Heart 1938 · Skipper Jackson (uncredited)
  104. Après 1937 · Bartscher
  105. Behind the Mike 1937 · Cyrus Wittles
  106. Ever Since Eve 1937 · Henderson
  107. Femmes marquées 1937 · Bob Crandall
    6,6
  108. It Happened in Hollywood 1937 · Al Howard
  109. L'Ouragan 1937 · The Bully (uncredited)
    6,7
  110. Let Them Live 1937 · The Editor
  111. Love on Toast 1937 · Jonathan
  112. Marry the Girl 1937 · Drake
  113. Melody for Two 1937 · Mr. Hale
  114. Midnight Court 1937 · Alfred H. Kruger
  115. Paradise Isle 1937 · Hoener
  116. Something to Sing About 1937 · Café Manager
  117. Vie facile 1937 · Mr. Hyde
    7,2
  118. Earthworm Tractors 1936 · Mr. Jackson
  119. Fatal Lady 1936 · Detective (uncredited)
  120. Les chercheuses d'or 1937 1936 · Andy Callahan
  121. Love on a Bet 1936 · A.W. Hutchinson
  122. Murder by an Aristocrat 1936 · Bayard Thatcher
  123. Road Gang 1936 · Attorney General Mardsen
  124. Satan Met a Lady 1936 · City Fathers Committee Spokesman (uncredited)
  125. The Big Noise 1936 · Welford Andrews
  126. The Singing Kid 1936 · Barney Hammond
  127. You May Be Next! 1936 · Official (uncredited)
  128. A Night at the Ritz 1935 · Connolly
  129. Bordertown 1935 · Dr. Carter
  130. Death Flies East 1935 · Police Captain Barrie
  131. Go Into Your Dance 1935 · Tom McGee
  132. In Person 1935 · Director Bill Sutter (uncredited)
  133. Le Bousilleur 1935 · Adjutant
  134. L’Intruse 1935 · Reed Walsh
    6,6
  135. Oil for the Lamps of China 1935 · E.H. Swaley
  136. Redheads on Parade 1935 · Theatre Manager
  137. Show Them No Mercy! 1935 · Chief Haggerty (as William Davidson)
  138. Special Agent 1935 · Charlie Young - Carston's Lawyer
  139. Straight from the Heart 1935 · Prosecuting Attorney
  140. Sweet Music 1935 · Billie Madison
  141. Woman Wanted 1935 · Collins
  142. Fog Over Frisco 1934 · Editor Joe Hogue
  143. Friends of Mr. Sweeney 1934 · Stephen Prime
  144. Housewife 1934 · Nan's Attorney
  145. Images de la vie 1934 · Man Buying Cigar (uncredited)
    7,0
  146. Laughing Boy 1934 · Hartshone (as William Davidson)
  147. The Big Shakedown 1934 · District Attorney (uncredited)
  148. The Dragon Murder Case 1934 · Greeff
  149. The Man Who Reclaimed His Head 1934 · Charles (as William Davidson)
  150. The Secret Bride 1934 · Representative McPherson
  151. The St. Louis Kid 1934 · Joe Hunter
  152. Upperworld 1934 · City Editor (uncredited)
  153. Dangerously Yours 1933 · George Carr
  154. Female 1933 · Department Head (Uncredited)
  155. Hello, Everybody! 1933 · Mr. Parker
  156. Je ne suis pas un ange 1933 · Ernest Brown
    6,4
  157. Le Tombeur 1933 · Director Williams
  158. Masques de cire 1933 · Detective (Uncredited)
    6,5
  159. Meet the Baron 1933 · General Broadcasting Representative
  160. The Billion Dollar Scandal 1933 · Jim Lawrence
  161. The Intruder 1933 · Det. Lt. Samson
  162. Torch Singer 1933 · Jarrett
  163. Central Park 1932 · Police Lieutenant (uncredited)
  164. Guilty or Not Guilty 1932 · Chief
  165. Her Mad Night 1932 · District Attorney
  166. Is My Face Red? 1932 · O'Sullivan
  167. Le Treizième Invité 1932 · Police Captain Brown (uncredited)
  168. Les Chasses du comte Zaroff 1932 · Captain
    6,9
  169. Scarface 1932 · Citizens Committee Member (uncredited)
    7,4
  170. Sky Devils 1932 · Captain
  171. The Animal Kingdom 1932 · Chess Player (uncredited)
  172. The Lost Squadron 1932 · Lelewer
  173. The Menace 1932 · John Utterson
  174. The Pride of the Legion 1932 · Sgt. Arnold
  175. The Sport Parade 1932 · Kendricks (uncredited)
  176. Agent X27 1931
    7,0
  177. Captain Applejack 1931 · Bill Dennett
  178. Graft 1931 · M.H. Thomas
  179. Half Holiday 1931 · Jerry - Andy's Pal
  180. No Limit 1931 · Wilkie
  181. The Secret Call 1931 · Jim Blake
  182. The Vice Squad 1931 · Magistrate Tom Morrison
  183. Windy Riley Goes Hollywood 1931
  184. A Man from Wyoming 1930 · Major
  185. For the Defense 1930 · Dist. Atty. Stone
  186. Hook, Line and Sinker 1930 · Frank Dukette aka Duke of Winchester (as William Davidson)
  187. Les Anges de l'enfer 1930 · Staff Major
    6,6
  188. Men Are Like That 1930 · Frank Hyland
  189. Oh, for a Man! 1930 · Kerry Stokes
  190. Playboy of Paris 1930 · Monsieur Bannack (uncredited)
  191. Scarlet Pages 1930 · Jackson
  192. Sunny 1930 · First Ship's Officer
  193. The Costello Case 1930 · Saunders
  194. The Silver Horde 1930 · Tom Hilliard
  195. Always Faithful 1929 · George W. Mason
  196. Blaze o' Glory 1929 · District Attorney (as William Davidson)
  197. Queen of the Night Clubs 1929 · Assistant District Attorney (as William Davidson)
  198. The Carnation Kid 1929 · Blythe
  199. Woman Trap 1929 · Watts
  200. Good Morning, Judge 1928 · Elton (as William Davidson)
  201. Sharp Tools 1928
  202. The Lash 1928
  203. A Gentleman of Paris 1927 · Henri Dufour
  204. Cradle Snatchers 1927 · Roy Ladd
  205. The Last Trail 1927 · Kurt Morley
  206. Hearts and Spurs 1925 · Victor Dufresne
  207. Ports of Call 1925 · Randolph Sherman
  208. Recompense 1925 · Col. Donovan
  209. Women and Gold 1925 · Señor Ortego
  210. The Storm Daughter 1924 · Rennert
  211. The Valley of Doubt 1924 · Macy
  212. Adam and Eva 1923 · Dr. Delamater
  213. The Dumb-Bell 1922
  214. Nobody 1921 · John Rossmore
  215. The Girl from Nowhere 1921 · Jimmy Ryder
  216. Partners of the Night 1920 · Robert Clifford
  217. A Woman There Was 1919 · Rev. Winthrop Stark
  218. Impossible Catherine 1919 · John Henry Jackson
  219. La belle Russe 1919 · Brand
  220. Lure of Ambition 1919 · Hon. Cyril Ralston
  221. The Capitol 1919 · Congressman Blake
  222. The Gold Cure 1919 · Michael Darcy
  223. Ashes of Love 1918
  224. Friend Husband 1918 · John Sparr
  225. In Pursuit of Polly 1918 · Larry O'Malley
  226. Our Little Wife 1918 · Dr. Elliott
  227. Why I Would Not Marry 1918 · Undetermined Role
  228. A Magdalene of the Hills 1917 · Bud Weaver
  229. A Modern Cinderella 1917
  230. American Maid 1917 · David Starr
  231. Her Second Husband 1917 · John Kirby
  232. Lady Barnacle 1917 · Krishna Dhwaj
  233. Mary Lawson's Secret 1917 · Dr. Brundage
  234. More Truth Than Poetry 1917 · Allen Danby
  235. Persuasive Peggy 1917 · Ed Trowbridge
  236. The Call of Her People 1917 · Nicholas Van Kleet
  237. The Greatest Power 1917 · John Conrad
  238. The Lifted Veil 1917 · Malcolm Grant
  239. The White Raven 1917 · The Stranger
  240. Dorian's Divorce 1916 · Henry Morgan (as William Davidson)
  241. Her Debt of Honor 1916 · John Hartfield
  242. In the Diplomatic Service 1916 · Lynn Hardi
  243. The Child of Destiny 1916 · Calvin Baker
  244. The Pretenders 1916 · Joseph Bailey (as William Davidson)
  245. The Price of Malice 1916 · Capt. Mills
  246. A Yellow Streak 1915 · Jack Rader
  247. For the Honor of the Crew 1915 · Robert Brent