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William B. Davidson

Acting
1888-06-15
Dobbs Ferry, New York, USA
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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 243 titles
Fatal Lady (1936) subtitle poster
Fatal Lady
1936 Movie
as Detective (uncredited)
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Woman Trap (1929) subtitle poster
Woman Trap
1929 Movie
as Watts
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Sudden Money (1939) subtitle poster
Sudden Money
1939 Movie
as Sam
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The Menace (1932) subtitle poster
The Menace
1932 Movie
as John Utterson
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Housewife (1934) subtitle poster
Housewife
1934 Movie
as Nan's Attorney
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In Society (1944) subtitle poster
In Society
1944 Movie
as Parker
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Hidden Power (1939) subtitle poster
Hidden Power
1939 Movie
as Foster
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Go Into Your Dance (1935) subtitle poster
Go Into Your Dance
1935 Movie
as Tom McGee
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In Person (1935) subtitle poster
In Person
1935 Movie
as Director Bill Sutter (uncredited)
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Up in Arms (1944) subtitle poster
Up in Arms
1944 Movie
as Maxwell (uncredited)
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Blockade (1938) subtitle poster
Blockade
1938 Movie
as Commandant
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Dick Tracy's Dilemma (1947) subtitle poster
Dick Tracy's Dilemma
1947 Movie
as Peter Premium
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Three Girls About Town (1941) subtitle poster
Three Girls About Town
1941 Movie
as Labor Leader
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Shine on Harvest Moon (1944) subtitle poster
Shine on Harvest Moon
1944 Movie
as Tim Donovan (uncredited)
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Meet the Baron (1933) subtitle poster
Meet the Baron
1933 Movie
as General Broadcasting Representative
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Woman Wanted (1935) subtitle poster
Woman Wanted
1935 Movie
as Collins
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Keep 'Em Flying (1941) subtitle poster
Keep 'Em Flying
1941 Movie
as Gonigle
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Torch Singer (1933) subtitle poster
Torch Singer
1933 Movie
as Jarrett
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Cradle Snatchers (1927) subtitle poster
Cradle Snatchers
1927 Movie
as Roy Ladd
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The Intruder (1933) subtitle poster
The Intruder
1933 Movie
as Det. Lt. Samson
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Greenwich Village (1944) subtitle poster
Greenwich Village
1944 Movie
as Dance Director
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The Affairs of Jimmy Valentine (1942) subtitle poster
The Affairs of Jimmy Valentine
1942 Movie
as Cyrus Ballard
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Mission to Moscow (1943) subtitle poster
Mission to Moscow
1943 Movie
as Senator (uncredited)
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My Love Came Back (1940) subtitle poster
My Love Came Back
1940 Movie
as Agent
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