William B. Davidson | |
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![]() Davidson in Dick Tracy's Dilemma (1947) | |
Born | William Beatman Davidson June 16, 1888 Dobbs Ferry, New York, U.S. |
Died | September 28, 1947 59) Santa Monica, California, U.S. | (aged
Alma mater | Columbia University |
Occupation | Actor |
Years active | 1915–1947 |
Spouses | Mary Hellen Dorsey (m. 1916;div. 1932)Helen Bolton (m. 1934) |
William Beatman Davidson (June 16, 1888 – September 28, 1947) was an American film actor. He appeared in more than 300 films between 1915 and 1947. [1]
Davidson was born in Dobbs Ferry, New York. He 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. [2]
Davidson started in films in 1914 with Vitagraph. 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 (1932). He 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 remained in show business until his sudden death in Santa Monica, California after surgery in 1947. [3]
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