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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 87 years old
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Poster of Better Off
Better Off
William B. Davis was 86 in Better Off
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 10 2023
Poster of Crystal's Shadow
Crystal's Shadow
William B. Davis was 81 in Crystal's Shadow as 'Mr. M'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 02 2019
Poster of Phil
Phil
William B. Davis was 81 in Phil as 'Father Grant'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 26 2018
Poster of Game Over, Man!
Game Over, Man!
William B. Davis was 80 in Game Over, Man! as 'Ray - Security'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 23 2018
Poster of Death Note
Death Note
William B. Davis was 79 in Death Note as 'Radio Host'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 25 2017
Poster of Residue
Residue
William B. Davis was 79 in Residue as 'Lamont'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jul 18 2017
Poster of Abduct
Abduct
William B. Davis was 78 in Abduct as 'Zane'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 13 2015
Poster of Focus
Focus
William B. Davis was 76 in Focus as 'Mr. Grant'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 15 2014
Poster of Stonados
Stonados
William B. Davis was 75 in Stonados as 'Ben'.
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 31 2013
Poster of Singularity Principle
Singularity Principle
William B. Davis was 75 in Singularity Principle as 'Lawrence Cason'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 13 2013
Poster of The Package
The Package
William B. Davis was 74 in The Package as 'Dr. Willhelm'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 01 2012
Poster of The Mountain Runners
The Mountain Runners
William B. Davis was 74 in The Mountain Runners as 'Henry Engberg'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 27 2012
Poster of The Tall Man
The Tall Man
William B. Davis was 74 in The Tall Man as 'Sheriff Chestnut'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 09 2011
Poster of Behemoth
Behemoth
William B. Davis was 73 in Behemoth as 'William Walsh'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 15 2011
Poster of Amazon Falls
Amazon Falls
William B. Davis was 72 in Amazon Falls as 'Calvin'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 11 2010
Poster of Medium Raw
Medium Raw
William B. Davis was 72 in Medium Raw as 'Dr. Robert Parker'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 06 2010
Poster of Damage
Damage
William B. Davis was 71 in Damage as 'Veltz'.
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 05 2009
Poster of Something Evil Comes
Something Evil Comes
William B. Davis was 71 in Something Evil Comes as 'Mr. Dutton'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 03 2009
Poster of The Thaw
The Thaw
William B. Davis was 71 in The Thaw as 'Ted'.
Movie Released: Sun, Aug 30 2009
Poster of Possession
Possession
William B. Davis was 71 in Possession as 'Hypnotist'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 16 2009
Poster of Reverse
Reverse
William B. Davis was 70 in Reverse as 'Chris'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 03 2008
Poster of Passengers
Passengers
William B. Davis was 70 in Passengers as 'Jack'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 26 2008
Poster of Numb
Numb
William B. Davis was 69 in Numb as 'Peter Milbank'.
Movie Released: Mon, Apr 30 2007
Poster of Judicial Indiscretion
Judicial Indiscretion
William B. Davis was 69 in Judicial Indiscretion as 'Senator Garland Wolf'.
Movie Released: Mon, Apr 09 2007
Poster of The Messengers
The Messengers
William B. Davis was 69 in The Messengers as 'Colby Price'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 24 2006
Poster of Sisters
Sisters
William B. Davis was 68 in Sisters as 'Dr. Lucas Bryant'.
Movie Released: 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
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 29 2006
Poster of Dark Storm
Dark Storm
William B. Davis was 68 in Dark Storm as 'General Killion'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 03 2005
Poster of Packing Up
Packing Up
William B. Davis was 66 in Packing Up as 'Jenkins'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 13 2004
Poster of Snakehead Terror
Snakehead Terror
William B. Davis was 66 in Snakehead Terror as 'Doc Jenkins'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 04 2002
Poster of Saint Sinner
Saint Sinner
William B. Davis was 64 in Saint Sinner as 'Father Michael'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 26 2002
Poster of Aftermath
Aftermath
William B. Davis was 64 in Aftermath as 'Deputy Director Edwards'.
Movie Released: 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)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 22 2001
Poster of Mindstorm
Mindstorm
William B. Davis was 63 in Mindstorm as 'Parish'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 28 2001
Poster of The Proposal
The Proposal
William B. Davis was 62 in The Proposal as 'Agent Frank Gruning'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 08 2001
Poster of Science Of Death
Science Of Death
William B. Davis was 62 in Science Of Death as 'Narrator'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 01 2001
Poster of Anthrax
Anthrax
William B. Davis was 62 in Anthrax as 'Tye Crow'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 01 2001
Poster of Becoming Dick
Becoming Dick
William B. Davis was 62 in Becoming Dick as 'Dr. Hardwin'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 31 2000
Poster of Murder Most Likely
Murder Most Likely
William B. Davis was 62 in Murder Most Likely
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 17 2000
Poster of Killing Moon
Killing Moon
William B. Davis was 61 in Killing Moon as 'Ed'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 02 1998
Poster of Unforgettable
Unforgettable
William B. Davis was 58 in Unforgettable as 'Doctor'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 01 1995
Poster of Circumstances Unknown
Circumstances Unknown
William B. Davis was 57 in Circumstances Unknown as 'Gene Reuschel'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 19 1995
Poster of Not Our Son
Not Our Son
William B. Davis was 57 in Not Our Son as 'Police Chief'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 03 1995
Poster of Dangerous Intentions
Dangerous Intentions
William B. Davis was 56 in Dangerous Intentions as 'Group Leader'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 19 1991
Poster of The Hitman
The Hitman
William B. Davis was 53 in The Hitman as 'Dr. Atkins'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 01 1991
Poster of Anything to Survive
Anything to Survive
William B. Davis was 52 in Anything to Survive as 'Dr Reynolds'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 12 1989
Poster of Midnight Matinee
Midnight Matinee
William B. Davis was 50 in Midnight Matinee as 'Heath Harris'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 12 1988
Poster of Sworn to Silence
Sworn to Silence
William B. Davis was 49 in Sworn to Silence as 'Peter Massio'.
Movie Released: Mon, Apr 06 1987
Poster of Deadly Deception
Deadly Deception
William B. Davis was 49 in Deadly Deception as 'Lawyer'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 08 1987
Poster of Head Office
Head Office
William B. Davis was 47 in Head Office as 'University Dean'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 06 1985
Poster of The Dead Zone
The Dead Zone
William B. Davis was 45 in The Dead Zone as 'Ambulance Driver'.
Movie Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 26 2018
Poster of Continuum
Continuum
William B. Davis was 74+ in Continuum as 'Future Alec Sadler'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 29 2010
Poster of Caprica
Caprica
William B. Davis was 72+ in Caprica as 'Minister Chambers'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jan 22 2010
Poster of Human Target
Human Target
William B. Davis was 72+ in Human Target
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jan 15 2010
Poster of Fear Itself
Fear Itself
William B. Davis was 70+ in Fear Itself as 'Father Chris'.
TV Show Released: 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
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Aug 04 2007
Poster of Supernatural
Supernatural
William B. Davis was 67+ in Supernatural as 'College Professor'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 13 2005
Poster of Robson Arms
Robson Arms
William B. Davis was 67+ in Robson Arms
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jun 17 2005
Poster of Tilt
Tilt
William B. Davis was 67+ in Tilt as 'Father Luke'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Feb 17 2005
Poster of Smallville
Smallville
William B. Davis was 63+ in Smallville as 'William Tate'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Oct 16 2001
Poster of MythQuest
MythQuest
William B. Davis was 63+ in MythQuest as 'Drossos'.
TV Show Released: 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)'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Oct 21 2000
Poster of Andromeda
Andromeda
William B. Davis was 62+ in Andromeda as 'Professor Logitch'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 02 2000
Poster of First Wave
First Wave
William B. Davis was 60+ in First Wave as 'Sagon'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Mar 26 1995
Poster of Sliders
Sliders
William B. Davis was 57+ in Sliders as 'Prof. Myman'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 10 1993
Poster of Nightmare Cafe
Nightmare Cafe
William B. Davis was 54+ in Nightmare Cafe as 'Doctor'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jan 29 1992
Poster of The Commish
The Commish
William B. Davis was 53+ in The Commish
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 28 1991
Poster of It
It
William B. Davis was 52+ in It as 'Mr. Gedreau'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Nov 18 1990
Poster of Wiseguy
Wiseguy
William B. Davis was 49+ in Wiseguy
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 12 1987
Poster of Danger Bay
Danger Bay
William B. Davis was 47+ in Danger Bay as 'Norris'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 07 1985
Poster of MacGyver
MacGyver
William B. Davis was 47+ in MacGyver as 'Judge'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 22 1984