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William B. Davidson

William B. Davidson

Actor·1888–1947·Dobbs Ferry, New York, USA

7 horror credits

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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.

Actor7 films

The Cat Creeps

The Cat Creeps

James Walsh

1946
Hold That Ghost

Hold That Ghost

Moose Matson

1941
Man-Made Monster

Man-Made Monster

District Attorney Ralph B. Stanley

1941
The Man Who Reclaimed His Head

The Man Who Reclaimed His Head

Charles (as William Davidson)

1934
The Intruder

The Intruder

Det. Lt. Samson

1933
Mystery of the Wax Museum

Mystery of the Wax Museum

Detective (Uncredited)

1933 4.0
The Most Dangerous Game

The Most Dangerous Game

Captain

1932 3.5