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William B. Davis

Actor | Writer | Director

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A spokesman for the Canadian Cancer Society. See more trivia »

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William Bruce Davis
in Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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2013 Motel de Gracia (rumored) (pre-production)
 
2012 Singularity Principle (post-production)
Lawrence Cason
 
2012 Continuum (TV series)
Older Alec Sadler
– A Stitch in Time (2012) … Older Alec Sadler
 
2012 The Tall Man
Sheriff Chestnut
 
2011 Behemoth (TV movie)
William Walsh
 
2010 Amazon Falls
Calvin
 
2010 Flowers for Norma (short)
Older Gentleman #2
 
2010 Medium Raw: Night of the Wolf (TV movie)
Dr. Robert Parker
 
2010 Human Target (TV series)
Whitey Doyle
– Run (2010) … Whitey Doyle
 
2010 Blob (short)
The Boss
 
2009 Web of Desire (TV movie)
Dr. Charles Friedman
 
2009 Damage
Veltz
 
2009 The Thaw
Ted
 
2009 Something Evil Comes (TV movie)
Mr. Dutton
 
2009 Caprica (TV series)
Minister Chambers
– Pilot (2009) … Minister Chambers
 
2009 The Shortcut
Benjamin Hartley
 
2009/I Possession
Dr. Creane
 
2008 Reverse (short)
Chris
 
2008 Passengers
Jack
 
2008 A Pickle (short)
Mack
 
2008 Fear Itself (TV series)
Father Chris
– In Sickness and in Health (2008) … Father Chris
 
2008 The Femme Fatale (video short)
Sam
 
2007 Masters of Science Fiction (TV mini-series)
The President
– The Awakening (2007) … The President
 
2007/I Numb
Peter Milbank
 
2007 Judicial Indiscretion (TV movie)
Senator Garland Wolf
 
2007 The Messengers
Colby Price
 
2006 Canadian Comedy Shorts (TV series)
Finance Minister
– Episode #10.9 (2006) … Finance Minister
 
2006 The Secret of Hidden Lake (TV movie)
Judge Landers
 
2006/I Sisters
Dr. Bryant
 
2006 Her Fatal Flaw (TV movie)
Richard O'Brien
 
2006 Dark Storm (TV movie)
General Killion
 
2006 The Janitors (short)
Harvey
 
2006 Supernatural (TV series)
College Professor
– Scarecrow (2006) … College Professor
 
2005-2006 Stargate SG-1 (TV series)
Damaris / Ori Prior Damaris
– The Fourth Horseman: Part 2 (2006) … Ori Prior Damaris
– Babylon (2005) … Damaris
 
2006 Goose on the Loose
Alphonse David
 
2005 Dark Pines (TV documentary)
Shannon Fraser
 
2005 Robson Arms (TV series)
Dr. Carlisle Wainwright
– Aftershock (2005) … Dr. Carlisle Wainwright
– The Recipe (2005) … Dr. Carlisle Wainwright
– Educating Alicia (2005) … Dr. Carlisle Wainwright
– The Lonely Passion of Mr Tan (2005) … Dr. Carlisle Wainwright
– A Material Breach (2005) … Dr. Carlisle Wainwright
See all 10 episodes »
 
2005 Max Rules
Rick Brinkley
 
2005 Tilt (TV series)
Father Mike
– Nobody Ever Listens (2005) … Father Mike
 
2005/II The Cost of Living (short)
Mark Mortinson
 
2005 The Last Round
Mitchell
 
2004 The X Files: Resist or Serve (Video Game)
Cigarette Smoking Man (voice) / CGB Spender (voice)
 
2004 Packing Up (short)
Jenkins
 
2004 The Murdoch Mysteries (TV series)
Alderman Godfrey Shepcote
– Except the Dying (2004) … Alderman Godfrey Shepcote
 
2004 Lyon King (short)
Finance Minister
 
2004 The Cradle Will Fall (TV movie)
Dist. Atty. Alex Myerson
 
2004 Kingdom Hospital (TV series)
Dean Swinton
– The Young and the Headless (2004) … Dean Swinton
 
2004 Snakehead Terror
Doc Jenkins
 
2003 Word of Honor (TV movie)
Lewis Kaplan - Tyson's Boss
 
2002-2003 Smallville (TV series)
Mayor William 'Billy' Tate
– Relic (2003) … Mayor William 'Billy' Tate
– Ryan (2002) … Mayor William 'Billy' Tate
 
2003 Arbor Vitae (short)
Old Soul
 
2003 Broken Saints
Benjamin Palmer (voice)
 
2002 100 Days in the Jungle (TV movie)
 
2002 Saint Sinner (TV movie)
Father Michael
 
2002 The Thing (Video Game)
Col. Whitely (voice) (as William Davis)
 
2002 Body & Soul (TV series)
Dr. Edward A. Esseff
 
2002 Damaged Care (TV movie)
Dr. Sam Verbush
 
1993-2002 The X-Files (TV series)
CGB Spender / Cigarette Smoking Man / CIA Agent / …
– The Truth: Parts 1 & 2 (2002) … Cigarette Smoking Man / CGB Spender
– Requiem (2000) … Cigarette Smoking Man / CGB Spender
– En Ami (2000) … Cigarette Smoking Man / CGB Spender
– Closure (2000) … Cigarette Smoking Man / CGB Spender
– The Sixth Extinction II: Amor Fati (1999) … Cigarette Smoking Man / CGB Spender
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2002 Aftermath
Deputy Director Edwards
 
2002 Polished (short)
Philip
 
2001 Andromeda (TV series)
Professor Logitch
– Pitiless as the Sun (2001) … Professor Logitch
 
2001 MythQuest (TV series)
Head Priest
– The Oracle (2001) … Head Priest
 
2001 Anthrax
Tye Crow
 
2001 Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back
Cigarette Smoking Man (uncredited)
 
1995-2001 The Outer Limits (TV series)
Dr. Biemler / Ed / John Wymer
– Worlds Within (2001) … Dr. Biemler
– Out of Body (1996) … John Wymer
– The Conversion (1995) … Ed
 
2001/I Mindstorm
Parish (as William Davis)
 
2001 Out of Line
Russell
 
2001 First Wave (TV series)
Sagon
– Checkmate (2001) … Sagon
 
2001 The Proposal
Agent Frank Gruning
 
2000 The Fearing Mind (TV series)
Mitchell Cofax
– Gentleman Caller (2000) … Mitchell Cofax
 
2000 Becoming Dick (TV movie)
Dr. Hardwin
 
2000 Killing Moon (TV movie)
Ed
 
2000 Perpetrators of the Crime
Henderson
 
1999 Murder Most Likely (TV movie)
Detective Inspector
 
1999 Mentors (TV series)
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
– The Truth Is in Here (1999) … Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
 
1998 Voyage of Terror (TV movie)
Dr. Norman Ellisy
 
1998 The X Files
Cigarette Smoking Man / CGB Spender
 
1998 The Last Tzaddik (short)
Mr. Drazien
 
1998 The X Files Game (Video Game)
Cigarette Smoking Man / CGB Spender
 
1996 The Limbic Region (TV movie)
Teacher
 
1996 Poltergeist: The Legacy (TV series)
Dr. Bill Nigel
– Do Not Go Gently (1996) … Dr. Bill Nigel
 
1996 Unforgettable
Dr. Smoot
 
1995 Courting Justice (TV movie)
Dr. Alexander
 
1995 Sliders (TV series)
Prof. Myman
– Eggheads (1995) … Prof. Myman
 
1995 Circumstances Unknown (TV movie)
Gene Reuschel
 
1995 Not Our Son (TV movie)
Police Chief (uncredited)
 
1995 Dangerous Intentions
Group Leader
 
1994 Don't Talk to Strangers (TV movie)
Huddleston
 
1994 Beyond Suspicion (TV movie)
Capt. Dick Roth
 
1994 Heart of a Child (TV movie)
Vern
 
1993 North of 60 (TV series)
Inspector Neilsen
– Out of the Blue (1993) … Inspector Neilsen
 
1992 Nightmare Cafe (TV series)
Doctor
– Sanctuary for a Child (1992) … Doctor
 
1992 Street Justice (TV series)
Badgely
– Homecoming (1992) … Badgely (as William Davis)
 
1992 Diagnosis Murder (TV movie)
Marvin Parkins
 
1991 The Commish (TV series)
Don Chesley
– A Matter of Life or Death: Part 2 (1991) … Don Chesley
– A Matter of Life or Death: Part 1 (1991) … Don Chesley
 
1991 The Hitman
Dr. Atkins (as William Davis)
 
1991 Omen IV: The Awakening (TV movie)
Lawyer (uncredited)
 
1991 MacGyver (TV series)
Judge
– Trail of Tears (1991) … Judge
 
1987-1991 21 Jump Street (TV series)
Judge Harrison / Mr. Weidlin / Mr. Wickenton
– Crossfire (1991) … Judge Harrison
– Champagne High (1988) … Mr. Wickenton (as William Davis)
– Mean Streets and Pastel Houses (1987) … Mr. Weidlin
 
1990 It (TV mini-series)
Mr. Gedreau
 
1990 Anything to Survive (TV movie)
Dr. Reynolds
 
1988-1989 Wiseguy (TV series)
Curant / Inspector #2
– People Do It All the Time (1989) … Inspector #2
– The Merchant of Death (1988) … Curant (as William Davis)
 
1989 Look Who's Talking
Drug Doctor
 
1989 Matinee (TV movie)
Heath Harris
 
1989 Beyond the Stars
Hal Simon (as William Davis)
 
1987-1988 Danger Bay (TV series)
Frank Norris / Jack Kane
– Racing Against Time (1988) … Jack Kane
– High Flyer (1987) … Frank Norris
 
1988 Captain Power and the Soldiers of the Future (TV series)
Arvin
– Judgement (1988) … Arvin
 
1987/I The Little Match Girl (TV movie)
Dr. Sam Easton (as Bill Davis)
 
1987 Airwolf (TV series)
F.I.R.M. Official
– The Key (1987)
– Rogue Warrior (1987)
– Stavograd: Part 2 (1987) … F.I.R.M. Official
– Stavograd: Part 1 (1987) … F.I.R.M. Official
 
1987 Sworn to Silence (TV movie)
Peter Massio
 
1987 Deadly Deception (TV movie)
Lawyer
 
1986 The Beachcombers (TV series)
Dave Douglas
– Trial Balloon (1986) … Dave Douglas
 
1985 Head Office
University Dean (as William Davis)
 
1985 The Cuckoo Bird (TV movie)
Ted
 
1984 SCTV Channel (TV series)
Man On The Phone
– Half Wits/Save the World Parade (1984) … Man On The Phone
 
1983 The Dead Zone
Ambulance Driver (as William Davis)
 
Show ShowWriter (5 titles)
2008 Reverse (short) (writer)
 
2006 49th and Main (TV series)
 
2004 Packing Up (short)
 
2003/II Exchange (short)
 
2000 The X-Files (TV series)
– En Ami (2000) (written by)
 
Show ShowDirector (4 titles)
2008 Reverse (short)
 
2006 49th and Main (TV series)
 
2004 Packing Up (short)
 
2003/II Exchange (short)
 
Show ShowProducer (2 titles)
2006 49th and Main (TV series) (executive producer)
 
2003/II Exchange (short) (producer)
 
Show ShowEditor (2 titles)
2004 Packing Up (short)
 
2003/II Exchange (short)
 
Show ShowThanks (1 title)
2008/I The Jester (short) (very special thanks)
 
Show ShowSelf (10 titles)
2012 The Mountain Runners (documentary)
Henry Engberg
 
2007 Exhuming 'The Messengers' (video documentary short)
Himself
 
2004 The X Files: The Making of 'The Truth' (video documentary)
Himself / Cigarette Smoking Man
 
2002 Critical Eye (TV series documentary)
Himself - Host
 
2000 Smoking: Why Can't I Quit? (TV documentary)
Host
 
1999 The Cigarette Smoking Man Revealed (video documentary short)
Himself (also archive footage) / Cigarette Smoking Man (also archive footage)
 
1998 The X-Files Movie Special (TV special documentary)
Cigarette Smoking Man / CGB Spender
 
1998 Inside the X Files (TV special documentary)
Himself
 
1998 The Jack Docherty Show (TV series)
Himself - Guest
– Episode dated 19 January 1998 (1998) … Himself - Guest
 
1998 Terminal City (TV series)
Himself
 
Show ShowArchive Footage (3 titles)
2002 The X-Files (TV series)
 
1996 Secrets of the X Files, Part 2 (TV special documentary)
Cigarette Smoking Man/CGB Spender (uncredited)
 
1995 Secrets of the X Files, Part 1 (TV special documentary)
Cigarette Smoking Man/CGB Spender (uncredited)
 

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Alternate Names:

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Height:

6' 2½" (1.89 m)
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Trivia:

A spokesman for the Canadian Cancer Society. See more »

Nickname:

Bill See more »

Star Sign:

Capricorn