William B. Davidson

William B. Davidson (16 June 1888 – 28 September 1947), was an American film actor. He attended Columbia University where he played football. He became a popular football star. This fame led to his foray into motion pictures. He started in films in 1914 and supported such well known stage & film actresses as Ethel Barrymore, Mabel Taliaferro, Charlotte Walker, Olga Petrova, Viola Dana, June Caprice and Edna Goodrich. He appeared in 318 films betw... more

William B. Davidson (16 June 1888 – 28 September 1947), was an American film actor. He attended Columbia University where he played football. He became a popular football star. This fame led to his foray into motion pictures. He started in films in 1914 and supported such well known stage & film actresses as Ethel Barrymore, Mabel Taliaferro, Charlotte Walker, Olga Petrova, Viola Dana, June Caprice and Edna Goodrich. 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, the most famous of which was The Most Dangerous Game. He remained in show business until his sudden death after surgery in 1947. less