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William B. Davis

Bio: William Bruce Davis (born January 13, 1938) is a Canadian actor, known for his role as The Smoking Man on The X-Files. He has also appeared in Stargate SG-1 as Damaris, a Prior of the Ori and as Mayor Tate on Smallville
Born: Thu, Jan 13 1938
Birthplace: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
William B. Davis is 86 years old
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Poster of Better Off
Better Off
William B. Davis was
86 in Better Off
Tue, Apr 09 2024
Poster of It's a Wonderful Knife
It's a Wonderful Knife
William B. Davis was
85 in It's a Wonderful Knife
as 'Roger Evans'.
Fri, Nov 10 2023
Poster of Crystal's Shadow
Crystal's Shadow
William B. Davis was
81 in Crystal's Shadow
as 'Mr. M'.
Fri, Aug 02 2019
Poster of Phil
Phil
William B. Davis was
81 in Phil
as 'Father Grant'.
Fri, Jul 05 2019
Poster of Bad Times at the El Royale
Bad Times at the El Royale
William B. Davis was
80 in Bad Times at the El Royale
as 'Judge Gordon Hoffman'.
Thu, Oct 04 2018
Poster of The Doctor's Case
The Doctor's Case
William B. Davis was
80 in The Doctor's Case
as 'Doctor Watson'.
Thu, Apr 26 2018
Poster of Game Over, Man!
Game Over, Man!
William B. Davis was
80 in Game Over, Man!
as 'Ray - Security'.
Fri, Mar 23 2018
Poster of Death Note
Death Note
William B. Davis was
79 in Death Note
as 'Radio Host'.
Fri, Aug 25 2017
Poster of Residue
Residue
William B. Davis was
79 in Residue
as 'Lamont'.
Tue, Jul 18 2017
Poster of Abduct
Abduct
William B. Davis was
78 in Abduct
as 'Zane'.
Sun, May 22 2016
Poster of 2BR02B: To Be or Naught to Be
2BR02B: To Be or Naught to Be
William B. Davis was
78 in 2BR02B: To Be or Naught to Be
as 'Granddad'.
Sun, Apr 24 2016
Poster of The Real 'X-Files'?
The Real 'X-Files'?
William B. Davis was
77 in The Real 'X-Files'?
as 'Himself'.
Fri, Dec 04 2015
Poster of Signed, Sealed, Delivered: The Impossible Dream
Signed, Sealed, Delivered: The Impossible Dream
William B. Davis was
77 in Signed, Sealed, Delivered: The Impossible Dream
as 'Harper'.
Sun, Oct 04 2015
Poster of Signed, Sealed, Delivered: Truth Be Told
Signed, Sealed, Delivered: Truth Be Told
William B. Davis was
77 in Signed, Sealed, Delivered: Truth Be Told
as 'Harper'.
Sun, Sep 13 2015
Poster of Focus
Focus
William B. Davis was
76 in Focus
as 'Mr. Grant'.
Sat, Mar 15 2014
Poster of Stonados
Stonados
William B. Davis was
75 in Stonados
as 'Ben'.
Sat, Aug 31 2013
Poster of Singularity Principle
Singularity Principle
William B. Davis was
75 in Singularity Principle
as 'Lawrence Cason'.
Wed, Mar 13 2013
Poster of The Package
The Package
William B. Davis was
74 in The Package
as 'Dr. Willhelm'.
Thu, Nov 01 2012
Poster of The Mountain Runners
The Mountain Runners
William B. Davis was
74 in The Mountain Runners
as 'Henry Engberg'.
Thu, Sep 27 2012
Poster of The Tall Man
The Tall Man
William B. Davis was
74 in The Tall Man
as 'Sheriff Chestnut'.
Mon, Mar 19 2012
Poster of Rise of the Damned
Rise of the Damned
William B. Davis was
73 in Rise of the Damned
as 'Doctor'.
Thu, Jun 09 2011
Poster of Behemoth
Behemoth
William B. Davis was
73 in Behemoth
as 'William Walsh'.
Sat, Jan 15 2011
Poster of Amazon Falls
Amazon Falls
William B. Davis was
72 in Amazon Falls
as 'Calvin'.
Sat, Sep 11 2010
Poster of Medium Raw
Medium Raw
William B. Davis was
72 in Medium Raw
as 'Dr. Robert Parker'.
Fri, Aug 06 2010
Poster of Damage
Damage
William B. Davis was
71 in Damage
as 'Veltz'.
Mon, Oct 05 2009
Poster of Something Evil Comes
Something Evil Comes
William B. Davis was
71 in Something Evil Comes
as 'Mr. Dutton'.
Thu, Sep 03 2009
Poster of The Thaw
The Thaw
William B. Davis was
71 in The Thaw
as 'Ted'.
Sun, Aug 30 2009
Poster of Possession
Possession
William B. Davis was
71 in Possession
as 'Hypnotist'.
Thu, Jul 16 2009
Poster of Reverse
Reverse
William B. Davis was
70 in Reverse
as 'Chris'.
Fri, Oct 03 2008
Poster of Passengers
Passengers
William B. Davis was
70 in Passengers
as 'Jack'.
Fri, Sep 26 2008
Poster of Numb
Numb
William B. Davis was
69 in Numb
as 'Peter Milbank'.
Mon, Apr 30 2007
Poster of Judicial Indiscretion
Judicial Indiscretion
William B. Davis was
69 in Judicial Indiscretion
as 'Senator Garland Wolf'.
Mon, Apr 09 2007
Poster of The Messengers
The Messengers
William B. Davis was
69 in The Messengers
as 'Colby Price'.
Fri, Feb 02 2007
Poster of Her Fatal Flaw
Her Fatal Flaw
William B. Davis was
68 in Her Fatal Flaw
as 'Richard O'Brien'.
Fri, Nov 24 2006
Poster of Sisters
Sisters
William B. Davis was
68 in Sisters
as 'Dr. Lucas Bryant'.
Fri, Nov 10 2006
Poster of The Secret of Hidden Lake
The Secret of Hidden Lake
William B. Davis was
68 in The Secret of Hidden Lake
Sun, Oct 29 2006
Poster of Dark Storm
Dark Storm
William B. Davis was
68 in Dark Storm
as 'General Killion'.
Thu, Jun 15 2006
Poster of Max Rules: Adventures of a Super Spy
Max Rules: Adventures of a Super Spy
William B. Davis was
67 in Max Rules: Adventures of a Super Spy
as 'Rick Brinkley'.
Thu, Mar 03 2005
Poster of Packing Up
Packing Up
William B. Davis was
66 in Packing Up
as 'Jenkins'.
Sun, Aug 29 2004
Poster of The Murdoch Mysteries: Except the Dying
The Murdoch Mysteries: Except the Dying
William B. Davis was
66 in The Murdoch Mysteries: Except the Dying
as 'Alderman Godfrey Shepcote'.
Thu, May 13 2004
Poster of Snakehead Terror
Snakehead Terror
William B. Davis was
66 in Snakehead Terror
as 'Doc Jenkins'.
Sat, Mar 13 2004
Poster of The Cradle Will Fall
The Cradle Will Fall
William B. Davis was
65 in The Cradle Will Fall
as 'Alex Myerson'.
Thu, Jan 01 2004
Poster of 100 Days In The Jungle
100 Days In The Jungle
William B. Davis was
64 in 100 Days In The Jungle
as 'Ambassador Shear'.
Wed, Dec 04 2002
Poster of Saint Sinner
Saint Sinner
William B. Davis was
64 in Saint Sinner
as 'Father Michael'.
Sat, Oct 26 2002
Poster of Aftermath
Aftermath
William B. Davis was
64 in Aftermath
as 'Deputy Director Edwards'.
Sun, Feb 03 2002
Poster of Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back
Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back
William B. Davis was
63 in Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back
as 'Cigarette Smoking Man (uncredited)'.
Wed, Aug 22 2001
Poster of Mindstorm
Mindstorm
William B. Davis was
63 in Mindstorm
as 'Parish'.
Wed, Feb 28 2001
Poster of The Proposal
The Proposal
William B. Davis was
62 in The Proposal
as 'Agent Frank Gruning'.
Mon, Jan 08 2001
Poster of Science Of Death
Science Of Death
William B. Davis was
62 in Science Of Death
as 'Narrator'.
Mon, Jan 01 2001
Poster of Anthrax
Anthrax
William B. Davis was
62 in Anthrax
as 'Tye Crow'.
Mon, Jan 01 2001
Poster of Becoming Dick
Becoming Dick
William B. Davis was
62 in Becoming Dick
as 'Dr. Hardwin'.
Thu, Aug 31 2000
Poster of Murder Most Likely
Murder Most Likely
William B. Davis was
62 in Murder Most Likely
Wed, Mar 22 2000
Poster of Perpetrators of the Crime
Perpetrators of the Crime
William B. Davis was
62 in Perpetrators of the Crime
as 'Henderson'.
Mon, Jan 17 2000
Poster of Killing Moon
Killing Moon
William B. Davis was
61 in Killing Moon
as 'Ed'.
Wed, Aug 11 1999
Poster of The X Files
The X Files
William B. Davis was
60 in The X Files
as 'The Cigarette-Smoking Man'.
Fri, Jun 19 1998
Poster of Inside The X-Files
Inside The X-Files
William B. Davis was
60 in Inside The X-Files
as 'Self'.
Sun, Feb 01 1998
Poster of Voyage of Terror
Voyage of Terror
William B. Davis was
59 in Voyage of Terror
as 'Dr. Norman Ellisy'.
Fri, Jan 02 1998
Poster of Unforgettable
Unforgettable
William B. Davis was
58 in Unforgettable
as 'Doctor'.
Fri, Feb 23 1996
Poster of When the Vows Break
When the Vows Break
William B. Davis was
57 in When the Vows Break
as 'Dr. Alexander'.
Wed, Nov 01 1995
Poster of Circumstances Unknown
Circumstances Unknown
William B. Davis was
57 in Circumstances Unknown
as 'Gene Reuschel'.
Wed, Apr 19 1995
Poster of Not Our Son
Not Our Son
William B. Davis was
57 in Not Our Son
as 'Police Chief'.
Fri, Mar 03 1995
Poster of Dangerous Intentions
Dangerous Intentions
William B. Davis was
56 in Dangerous Intentions
as 'Group Leader'.
Tue, Jan 03 1995
Poster of Don't Talk to Strangers
Don't Talk to Strangers
William B. Davis was
56 in Don't Talk to Strangers
as 'Huddleston'.
Thu, Aug 11 1994
Poster of Heart of a Child
Heart of a Child
William B. Davis was
56 in Heart of a Child
as 'Vern'.
Mon, May 09 1994
Poster of Omen IV: The Awakening
Omen IV: The Awakening
William B. Davis was
53 in Omen IV: The Awakening
as 'Lawyer (uncredited)'.
Fri, Jul 19 1991
Poster of The Hitman
The Hitman
William B. Davis was
53 in The Hitman
as 'Dr. Atkins'.
Wed, May 01 1991
Poster of Anything to Survive
Anything to Survive
William B. Davis was
52 in Anything to Survive
as 'Dr Reynolds'.
Mon, Feb 05 1990
Poster of Look Who's Talking
Look Who's Talking
William B. Davis was
51 in Look Who's Talking
as 'Drug Doctor'.
Thu, Oct 12 1989
Poster of Midnight Matinee
Midnight Matinee
William B. Davis was
50 in Midnight Matinee
as 'Heath Harris'.
Wed, Oct 12 1988
Poster of Sworn to Silence
Sworn to Silence
William B. Davis was
49 in Sworn to Silence
as 'Peter Massio'.
Mon, Apr 06 1987
Poster of Deadly Deception
Deadly Deception
William B. Davis was
49 in Deadly Deception
as 'Lawyer'.
Sun, Mar 08 1987
Poster of Head Office
Head Office
William B. Davis was
47 in Head Office
as 'University Dean'.
Thu, Jun 06 1985
Poster of The Dead Zone
The Dead Zone
William B. Davis was
45 in The Dead Zone
as 'Ambulance Driver'.
Fri, Oct 21 1983

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Upload
Upload
William B. Davis was
82+ in Upload
as 'David Choak'.
First Air Date
Thu, Apr 30 2020
Poster of 50 States of Fright
50 States of Fright
William B. Davis was
82+ in 50 States of Fright
as 'Frank'.
First Air Date
Mon, Apr 06 2020
Poster of Chilling Adventures of Sabrina
Chilling Adventures of Sabrina
William B. Davis was
80+ in Chilling Adventures of Sabrina
as 'Methuselah'.
First Air Date
Fri, Oct 26 2018
Poster of Continuum
Continuum
William B. Davis was
74+ in Continuum
as 'Future Alec Sadler'.
First Air Date
Sun, May 27 2012
Poster of R. L. Stine's The Haunting Hour
R. L. Stine's The Haunting Hour
William B. Davis was
72+ in R. L. Stine's The Haunting Hour
as 'Plumberg, Grandfather'.
First Air Date
Fri, Oct 29 2010
Poster of Caprica
Caprica
William B. Davis was
72+ in Caprica
as 'Minister Chambers'.
First Air Date
Fri, Jan 22 2010
Poster of Human Target
Human Target
William B. Davis was
72+ in Human Target
First Air Date
Fri, Jan 15 2010
Poster of Fear Itself
Fear Itself
William B. Davis was
70+ in Fear Itself
as 'Father Chris'.
First Air Date
Thu, Jun 05 2008
Poster of Masters of Science Fiction
Masters of Science Fiction
William B. Davis was
69+ in Masters of Science Fiction
First Air Date
Sat, Aug 04 2007
Poster of Supernatural
Supernatural
William B. Davis was
67+ in Supernatural
as 'College Professor'.
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 13 2005
Poster of Robson Arms
Robson Arms
William B. Davis was
67+ in Robson Arms
First Air Date
Fri, Jun 17 2005
Poster of Tilt
Tilt
William B. Davis was
67+ in Tilt
as 'Father Luke'.
First Air Date
Thu, Feb 17 2005
Poster of Smallville
Smallville
William B. Davis was
63+ in Smallville
as 'William Tate'.
First Air Date
Tue, Oct 16 2001
Poster of MythQuest
MythQuest
William B. Davis was
63+ in MythQuest
as 'Drossos'.
First Air Date
Wed, Aug 01 2001
Poster of Broken Saints
Broken Saints
William B. Davis was
63+ in Broken Saints
as 'Benjamin Palmer (voice)'.
First Air Date
Wed, Feb 14 2001
Poster of The Fearing Mind
The Fearing Mind
William B. Davis was
62+ in The Fearing Mind
as 'Mitchell Colfax'.
First Air Date
Sat, Oct 21 2000
Poster of Andromeda
Andromeda
William B. Davis was
62+ in Andromeda
as 'Professor Logitch'.
First Air Date
Mon, Oct 02 2000
Poster of First Wave
First Wave
William B. Davis was
60+ in First Wave
as 'Sagon'.
First Air Date
Wed, Sep 09 1998
Poster of Stargate SG-1
Stargate SG-1
William B. Davis was
59+ in Stargate SG-1
as 'Damaris'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jul 27 1997
Poster of Poltergeist: The Legacy
Poltergeist: The Legacy
William B. Davis was
58+ in Poltergeist: The Legacy
as 'Dr. Bill Nigel'.
First Air Date
Sun, Apr 21 1996
Poster of The Outer Limits
The Outer Limits
William B. Davis was
57+ in The Outer Limits
as 'John Wymer, Dr. Frank Biemler, Ed'.
First Air Date
Sun, Mar 26 1995
Poster of Sliders
Sliders
William B. Davis was
57+ in Sliders
as 'Prof. Myman'.
First Air Date
Wed, Mar 22 1995
Poster of The X-Files
The X-Files
William B. Davis was
55+ in The X-Files
as 'Cigarette Smoking Man, Cancer Man, SS Oberfuehrer / Smoking Man, CGB Spender, Cigarette Smoking Man / True Name Carl Gerhard Busch'.
First Air Date
Fri, Sep 10 1993
Poster of Nightmare Cafe
Nightmare Cafe
William B. Davis was
54+ in Nightmare Cafe
as 'Doctor'.
First Air Date
Wed, Jan 29 1992
Poster of The Commish
The Commish
William B. Davis was
53+ in The Commish
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 28 1991
Poster of It
It
William B. Davis was
52+ in It
as 'Mr. Gedreau'.
First Air Date
Sun, Nov 18 1990
Poster of Wiseguy
Wiseguy
William B. Davis was
49+ in Wiseguy
First Air Date
Wed, Sep 16 1987
Poster of 21 Jump Street
21 Jump Street
William B. Davis was
49+ in 21 Jump Street
as 'Mr. Weidlin, Mr. Wickenton, Judge Harrison'.
First Air Date
Sun, Apr 12 1987
Poster of Danger Bay
Danger Bay
William B. Davis was
47+ in Danger Bay
as 'Norris'.
First Air Date
Mon, Oct 07 1985
Poster of MacGyver
MacGyver
William B. Davis was
47+ in MacGyver
as 'Judge'.
First Air Date
Sun, Sep 29 1985
Poster of Airwolf
Airwolf
William B. Davis was
46+ in Airwolf
as 'F.I.R.M. Official, Newman'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jan 22 1984