Home
search
more | tips
IMDb > William B. Davis
William B. Davis add/change photo
Add Resume Shop at Amazon

for William B. Davis products

Quicklinks
Top Links
biographyby votesawardsNewsDeskmessage board
Filmographies
categorizedby typeby yearby ratingsby votesby TV series awards titles for saleby genre by keyword power search credited with tv schedule
Biographical
biography other works publicity contact photo gallery resume NewsDeskmessage board
External Links
official sites miscellaneous photographs sound clips video clips

William B. Davis More at IMDbPro »

Photos (see all 6 | slideshow | add photos) Videos (see all 46)
"MacGyver" (1985): Season 6: Episode 20 -- A dispute over Indian rights pits MacGyver and a Native American attorney against a powerful electric company
The Messengers (2007) -- Clip: Playing with Baby
Passengers (2008) -- Trailer for this supernatural drama about a plane crash survivor
The Messengers (2007) -- Behind The Scenes: Dead boy happy
The X Files: Resist or Serve (2004) -- Video Game from Vivendi Universal Interactive

Overview

Date of Birth:
13 January 1938, Toronto, Ontario, Canada more
Contact:
View agent contact info on IMDbPro.
Trivia:
Smoked herbal cigarettes while filming "The X Files" (1993). more
STARmeter: ?
No change in popularity this week. See rank & trends on IMDbPro.
Awards:
1 win & 3 nominations more
NewsDesk:
(6 articles)
The Shortcut Images and Trailer
 (From Dread Central. 19 May 2009, 2:48 AM, PDT)
First Images From Adam Sandler's Horror Film 'The Shortcut'
 (From Bloody-Disgusting.com. 19 May 2009, 1:39 AM, PDT)
Alternate Names:
Bill Davis | William Davis

Filmography

Jump to filmography as: Actor, Writer, Director, Producer, Editor, Thanks, Self, Archive Footage
Actor:
  1. Medium Raw (2009) (post-production) .... Dr. Robert Parker

  2. "Caprica" .... Minister Chambers (1 episode, 2009)
        - Pilot (2009) TV episode .... Minister Chambers
  3. The Shortcut (2009) .... Benjamin
  4. Something Evil Comes (2009) (TV) .... Mr. Dutton
  5. Possession (2009) .... Hypnotist
  6. Reverse (2008) .... Chris
  7. Passengers (2008) .... Jack
  8. A Pickle (2008) .... Mack
  9. "Fear Itself" .... Father Chris (1 episode, 2008)
        - In Sickness and in Health (2008) TV episode .... Father Chris
  10. Web of Desire (2008) (TV) .... Charles Friedman
  11. "Masters of Science Fiction" .... The President (1 episode, 2007)
        - The Awakening (2007) TV episode .... The President
  12. Numb (2007/I) .... Peter
  13. Judicial Indiscretion (2007) (TV) .... Senator Garland Wolf
  14. The Messengers (2007) .... Colby Price
    ... aka Les messagers (Canada: French title)
  15. "Canadian Comedy Shorts" .... Finance Minister (1 episode, 2006)
        - Episode #10.9 (2006) TV episode .... Finance Minister
  16. The Secret of Hidden Lake (2006) (TV) .... Judge Landers
  17. Sisters (2006/I) .... Dr. Bryant
  18. Her Fatal Flaw (2006) (TV) .... Richard O'Brien
  19. Dark Storm (2006) (TV) .... General Killion
  20. The Janitors (2006) .... Harvey
  21. "Supernatural" .... College Professor (1 episode, 2006)
        - Scarecrow (2006) TV episode .... College Professor
  22. "Stargate SG-1" .... Damaris / ... (2 episodes, 2005-2006)
    ... aka "La porte des étoiles" (Canada: French title: dubbed version)
        - The Fourth Horseman: Part 2 (2006) TV episode .... Ori Prior Damaris
        - Babylon (2005) TV episode .... Damaris
  23. Goose on the Loose (2006) .... Alphonse David
  24. Dark Pines (2005) (TV) .... Shannon Fraser
  25. "Robson Arms" .... Dr. Carlisle Wainwright (10 episodes, 2005)
        - Aftershock (2005) TV episode .... Dr. Carlisle Wainwright
        - The Recipe (2005) TV episode .... Dr. Carlisle Wainwright
        - Educating Alicia (2005) TV episode .... Dr. Carlisle Wainwright
        - The Lonely Passion of Mr Tan (2005) TV episode .... Dr. Carlisle Wainwright
        - A Material Breach (2005) TV episode .... Dr. Carlisle Wainwright
          (5 more)
  26. Max Rules (2005) .... Rick Brinkley
  27. "Tilt" .... Father Mike (1 episode, 2005)
        - Nobody Ever Listens (2005) TV episode .... Father Mike
  28. The Last Round (2005) .... Mitchell
  29. The Cost of Living (2005/II) .... Mark Mortinson
  30. The X Files: Resist or Serve (2004) (VG) (voice) .... Cigarette Smoking Man / CGB Spender
  31. Packing Up (2004) .... Jenkins
  32. "The Murdoch Mysteries" .... Alderman Godfrey Shepcote (1 episode, 2004)
        - Except the Dying (2004) TV episode .... Alderman Godfrey Shepcote
  33. Lyon King (2004) .... Finance Minister
  34. The Cradle Will Fall (2004) (TV) .... Dist. Atty. Alex Myerson
    ... aka Mary Higgins Clark's The Cradle Will Fall (UK: complete title)
  35. "Kingdom Hospital" .... Dean Swinton (1 episode, 2004)
    ... aka "Stephen King's Kingdom Hospital" (USA: complete title)
        - The Young and the Headless (2004) TV episode .... Dean Swinton
  36. Snakehead Terror (2004) .... Doc Jenkins
  37. Word of Honor (2003) (TV) .... Lewis Kaplan - Tyson's Boss
  38. "Smallville" .... Mayor Tate (2 episodes, 2002-2003)
    ... aka "Smallville Beginnings" (USA: rerun title)
    ... aka "Smallville: Superman the Early Years" (UK: promotional title)
        - Relic (2003) TV episode .... Mayor Tate
        - Ryan (2002) TV episode .... Mayor Tate
  39. Arbor Vitae (2003) .... Old Soul
  40. 100 Days in the Jungle (2002) (TV)
  41. Saint Sinner (2002) (TV) .... Father Michael
    ... aka Clive Barker's Saint Sinner (USA: complete title)
  42. The Thing (2002) (VG) (voice) (as William Davis) .... Col. Whitely
  43. "Body & Soul" (2002) TV series .... Dr. Edward A. Esseff (unknown episodes)
  44. Damaged Care (2002) (TV) .... Dr. Sam Verbush
  45. "The X Files" .... CGB Spender / ... (37 episodes, 1993-2002)
    ... aka "The X-Files" (USA)
        - The Truth: Parts 1 & 2 (2002) TV episode .... Cigarette Smoking Man / CGB Spender
        - Requiem (2000) TV episode .... Cigarette Smoking Man / CGB Spender
        - En Ami (2000) TV episode .... Cigarette Smoking Man / CGB Spender
        - Closure (2000) TV episode .... Cigarette Smoking Man / CGB Spender
        - The Sixth Extinction II: Amor Fati (1999) TV episode .... Cigarette Smoking Man / CGB Spender
          (32 more)
  46. Aftermath (2002) .... Deputy Director Edwards
  47. Polished (2002) .... Philip
  48. "Andromeda" .... Professor Logitch (1 episode, 2001)
    ... aka "Gene Roddenberry's Andromeda" (USA: complete title)
        - Pitiless as the Sun (2001) TV episode .... Professor Logitch
  49. "MythQuest" .... Head Priest (1 episode, 2001)
        - The Oracle (2001) TV episode .... Head Priest
  50. Anthrax (2001) .... Tye Crow
  51. "The Outer Limits" .... Dr. Biemler / ... (3 episodes, 1995-2001)
    ... aka "The New Outer Limits" (USA: promotional title)
        - Worlds Within (2001) TV episode .... Dr. Biemler
        - Out of Body (1996) TV episode .... John Wymer
        - The Conversion (1995) TV episode .... Ed
  52. Mindstorm (2001) (as William Davis) .... Parish
    ... aka Le projet Mindstorm (Canada: French title)
  53. Out of Line (2001) .... Russell
  54. "First Wave" .... Sagon (1 episode, 2001)
        - Checkmate (2001) TV episode .... Sagon
  55. The Proposal (2001) .... Agent Frank Gruning
  56. Broken Saints (2001) (voice) .... Palmer
  57. Becoming Dick (2000) (TV) .... Dr. Hardwin
  58. Killing Moon (2000) (TV) .... Ed

  59. Murder Most Likely (1999) (TV) .... Detective Inspector
  60. "Mentors" .... Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (1 episode, 1999)
        - The Truth Is in Here (1999) TV episode .... Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
  61. Voyage of Terror (1998) (TV) .... Dr. Norman Ellisy
    ... aka Die Schreckensfahrt der Orion Star (Germany)
    ... aka The Fourth Horseman
  62. The X Files (1998) .... Cigarette Smoking Man / CGB Spender
    ... aka Aux frontières du réel (Canada: French title)
    ... aka The X-Files (USA: closing credits title)
  63. The X Files Game (1998) (VG) .... Cigarette Smoking Man / CGB Spender
    ... aka The X-Files (USA)
  64. Perpetrators of the Crime (1998) .... Henderson
  65. The Last Tzaddik (1998) .... Mr. Drazien
  66. The Limbic Region (1996) (TV) .... Teacher
  67. "Poltergeist: The Legacy" .... Dr. Bill Nigel (1 episode, 1996)
        - Do Not Go Gently (1996) TV episode .... Dr. Bill Nigel
  68. Unforgettable (1996) .... Dr. Smoot
  69. The X-Files: The Unopened File (1996) (V) .... Cigarette Smoking Man / CGB Spender
  70. When the Vows Break (1995) (TV) .... Dr. Alexander
    ... aka Courting Justice (USA)
  71. "Sliders" .... Prof. Myman (1 episode, 1995)
        - Eggheads (1995) TV episode .... Prof. Myman
  72. Circumstances Unknown (1995) (TV) .... Gene Reuschel
  73. Dangerous Intentions (1995) .... Group Leader
  74. Don't Talk to Strangers (1994) (TV) .... Huddleston
    ... aka Dangerous Pursuit
  75. Heart of a Child (1994) (TV) .... Vern
  76. Beyond Suspicion (1994) (TV) .... Capt. Dick Roth
  77. "North of 60" .... Inspector Neilsen (1 episode, 1993)
        - Out of the Blue (1993) TV episode .... Inspector Neilsen
  78. "Nightmare Cafe" .... Doctor (1 episode, 1992)
        - Sanctuary for a Child (1992) TV episode .... Doctor
  79. "Street Justice" .... Badgely (1 episode, 1992)
        - Homecoming (1992) TV episode (as William Davis) .... Badgely
  80. Diagnosis Murder (1992) (TV) .... Marvin Parkins
    ... aka A Diagnosis of Murder (UK)
  81. The Hitman (1991) (as William Davis) .... Dr. Atkins
  82. Omen IV: The Awakening (1991) (TV) (uncredited) .... Lawyer
  83. "MacGyver" .... Judge (1 episode, 1991)
        - Trail of Tears (1991) TV episode .... Judge
  84. "21 Jump Street" .... Judge / ... (3 episodes, 1987-1991)
        - Crossfire (1991) TV episode .... Judge
        - Champagne High (1988) TV episode .... Mr. Wickenton
        - Mean Streets and Pastel Houses (1987) TV episode .... Mr. Weidlin
  85. It (1990) (TV) .... Mr. Gedreau
    ... aka Stephen King's It (USA: complete title)
  86. Anything to Survive (1990) (TV) .... Dr. Reynolds

  87. "Wiseguy" .... Curant / ... (2 episodes, 1988-1989)
        - People Do It All the Time (1989) TV episode .... Inspector #2
        - The Merchant of Death (1988) TV episode .... Curant
  88. Look Who's Talking (1989) .... Drug Doctor
    ... aka Daddy's Home
  89. Matinee (1989) (TV) .... Heath Harris
    ... aka Midnight Matinee
  90. "Danger Bay" .... Frank Norris / ... (2 episodes, 1987-1988)
        - Racing Against Time (1988) TV episode .... Jack Kane
        - High Flyer (1987) TV episode .... Frank Norris
  91. "Captain Power and the Soldiers of the Future" .... Arvin (1 episode, 1988)
        - Judgement (1988) TV episode .... Arvin
  92. The Little Match Girl (1987) (TV) (as Bill Davis) .... Dr. Sam Easton
  93. "Airwolf" .... F.I.R.M. Official (4 episodes, 1987)
    ... aka "Airwolf II" (USA: new title)
    ... aka "Atlantis Airwolf" (International: English title: fourth season title)
        - The Key (1987) TV episode
        - Rogue Warrior (1987) TV episode
        - Stavograd: Part 2 (1987) TV episode .... F.I.R.M. Official
        - Stavograd: Part 1 (1987) TV episode .... F.I.R.M. Official
  94. Deadly Deception (1987) (TV) .... Lawyer
  95. "The Beachcombers" .... Dave Douglas (1 episode, 1986)
    ... aka "Beachcombers" (Canada: English title: last season title)
        - Trial Balloon (1986) TV episode .... Dave Douglas
  96. Head Office (1985) (as William Davis) .... University Dean
  97. The Cuckoo Bird (1985) (TV) .... Ted
  98. "SCTV Channel" .... Man On The Phone (1 episode, 1984)
        - Half Wits/Save the World Parade (1984) TV episode .... Man On The Phone
  99. The Dead Zone (1983) (as William Davis) .... Ambulance Driver
Writer:
  1. Reverse (2008) (writer)
  2. "49th and Main" (2006) TV series (unknown episodes)
  3. Packing Up (2004) (writer)
  4. Exchange (2003/II) (writer)
  5. "The X Files" (1 episode, 2000)
    ... aka "The X-Files" (USA)
        - En Ami (2000) TV episode (written by)
Director:
  1. Reverse (2008)
  2. "49th and Main" (2006) TV series (unknown episodes)
  3. Packing Up (2004)
  4. Exchange (2003/II)
Producer:
  1. "49th and Main" (2006) TV series (executive producer) (unknown episodes)
  2. Exchange (2003/II) (producer)
Editor:
  1. Packing Up (2004)
  2. Exchange (2003/II)
Thanks:
  1. The Jester (2008) (very special thanks)
Self:
  1. Exhuming 'The Messengers' (2007) (V) .... Himself
  2. The X Files: The Making of 'The Truth' (2004) (V) .... Himself / Cigarette Smoking Man
  3. "Critical Eye" (2002) TV series .... Himself - Host
  4. Smoking: Why Can't I Quit? (2000) (TV) .... Host

  5. The Cigarette Smoking Man Revealed (1999) (V) (also archive footage) .... Himself / Cigarette Smoking Man
  6. The X-Files Movie Special (1998) (TV) .... Cigarette Smoking Man / CGB Spender
  7. Inside the X Files (1998) (TV) .... Himself
  8. "The Jack Docherty Show" .... Himself - Guest (1 episode, 1998)
    ... aka "Not the Jack Docherty Show" (title for episodes with guest hosts)
        - Episode dated 19 January 1998 (1998) TV episode .... Himself - Guest
  9. "Terminal City" (1998) TV series .... Himself
Archive Footage:
  1. Secrets of the X Files, Part 2 (1996) (TV) (uncredited) .... Cigarette Smoking Man/CGB Spender
  2. Secrets of the X Files, Part 1 (1995) (TV) (uncredited) .... Cigarette Smoking Man/CGB Spender

Additional Details

Other Works:
Appeared in a Petro Canada advertisement promoting the Canadian Olympic Torch Relay in 1987 as the kindly father of a young Neve Campbell. more
Publicity Listings:
10 Interviews | 5 Articles | 8 Magazine Cover Photos more
Genres:
Drama | Thriller | Mystery | Sci-Fi more
Plot Keywords:
Alien | Cult Favorite | Murder | Hospital more

Message Boards

Discuss this person with other users on IMDb message board for William B. Davis
Recent Posts (updated daily)User
Live-action Principal Skinner chrispatrick_8
did he die in x files Aneoseeker
guess what...? keshaffer-2
CSM Alive wayne_edwards_online
Jay and Silent Bob pacman420-1
Critical Eye? the_dead_crow
more
Find where William B. Davis is credited alongside another name
William B. Davis &  
You may report errors and omissions on this page to the IMDb database managers. They will be examined and if approved will be included in a future update. Clicking the 'Update' button will take you through a step-by-step process.
With our Resume service you can add photos and build a complete resume to help you achieve the best possible presentation on the IMDb.
Click here to add your resume and/or your photos to IMDb.