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William B. Davis
William B. Davis was born on January 13, 1938 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada as William Bruce Davis. He is an actor and director, known for The X-Files (1993), The X Files (1998) and The Dead Zone (1983). He has been married to Emmanuelle Herpin since 2011.
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2 wins & 3 nominations.
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The X-Files
Smoking Man / Cigarette Smoking Man / CGB Spender / Cancer Man / CIA Agent / Cigarette Man / SS Oberfuehrer
(1993-2018)
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Actor (129 credits)
Actor (129 credits)
1993-2018
The X-Files
(TV Series)
Smoking Man / Cigarette Smoking Man / CGB Spender / ...
Smoking Man / Cigarette Smoking Man / CGB Spender / ...
- My Struggle IV
(2018)
... Cigarette Smoking Man
- Ghouli
(2018)
... Cigarette Smoking Man
- My Struggle III
(2018)
... Cigarette Smoking Man
- My Struggle II
(2016)
... Smoking Man
- Babylon
(2016)
... Smoking Man
2012-2015
Continuum
(TV Series)
Older Alec Sadler
Older Alec Sadler
- Final Hour
(2015)
... Older Alec Sadler
- Zero Hour
(2015)
... Older Alec Sadler
- Lost Hours
(2015)
... Older Alec Sadler
- Revolutions Per Minute
(2014)
... Older Alec Sadler (credit only)
- Waning Minute
(2014)
... Older Alec Sadler
2013-2014
R.L. Stine's The Haunting Hour
(TV Series)
Grandfather / Plumberg
Grandfather / Plumberg
- Grandpa's Glasses
(2014)
... Grandfather
- Bad Egg
(2013)
... Plumberg
2006
Canadian Comedy Shorts
(TV Series)
Finance Minister
Finance Minister
- Episode #10.9
(2006)
... Finance Minister
2005-2006
Stargate SG-1
(TV Series)
Ori Prior Damaris / Damaris
Ori Prior Damaris / Damaris
- The Fourth Horseman: Part 2
(2006)
... Ori Prior Damaris
- Babylon
(2005)
... Damaris
2005
Robson Arms
(TV Series)
Dr. Carlisle Wainwright
Dr. Carlisle Wainwright
- Aftershock
(2005)
... Dr. Carlisle Wainwright
- The Recipe
(2005)
... Dr. Carlisle Wainwright
- The Lonely Passion of Mr Tan
(2005)
... Dr. Carlisle Wainwright
- Educating Alicia
(2005)
... Dr. Carlisle Wainwright
- Hairpiece of Mind
(2005)
... Dr. Carlisle Wainwright
2004
The Murdoch Mysteries
(TV Series)
Alderman Godfrey Shepcote
Alderman Godfrey Shepcote
- Except the Dying
(2004)
... Alderman Godfrey Shepcote
2002-2003
Smallville
(TV Series)
Mayor William 'Billy' Tate
Mayor William 'Billy' Tate
- Relic
(2003)
... Mayor William 'Billy' Tate
- Ryan
(2002)
... Mayor William 'Billy' Tate
1995-2001
The Outer Limits
(TV Series)
Dr. Frank Biemler / John Wymer / Ed
Dr. Frank Biemler / John Wymer / Ed
- Worlds Within
(2001)
... Dr. Frank Biemler
- Out of Body
(1996)
... John Wymer
- The Conversion
(1995)
... Ed
2000
Mentors
(TV Series)
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
- The Truth Is in Here
(2000)
... Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
1996
Poltergeist: The Legacy
(TV Series)
Dr. Bill Nigel
Dr. Bill Nigel
- Do Not Go Gently
(1996)
... Dr. Bill Nigel
1991
The Commish
(TV Series)
Don Chesley
Don Chesley
- A Matter of Life or Death: Part 2
(1991)
... Don Chesley
- A Matter of Life or Death: Part 1
(1991)
... Don Chesley
1987-1991
21 Jump Street
(TV Series)
Judge Harrison / Mr. Wickenton / Mr. Weidlin
Judge Harrison / Mr. Wickenton / Mr. Weidlin
- Crossfire
(1991)
... Judge Harrison
- Champagne High
(1988)
... Mr. Wickenton (as William Davis)
- Mean Streets and Pastel Houses
(1987)
... Mr. Weidlin
1988-1989
Wiseguy
(TV Series)
Inspector #2 / Curant
Inspector #2 / Curant
- People Do It All the Time
(1989)
... Inspector #2
- The Merchant of Death
(1988)
... Curant (as William Davis)
1987-1988
Danger Bay
(TV Series)
Jack Kane / Norris
Jack Kane / Norris
- Racing Against Time
(1988)
... Jack Kane
- High Flyer
(1987)
... Norris
1987
Airwolf
(TV Series)
Newman / F.I.R.M. Official
Newman / F.I.R.M. Official
- The Key
(1987)
... Newman
- Rogue Warrior
(1987)
... Newman
- Stavograd: Part 2
(1987)
... F.I.R.M. Official
- Stavograd: Part 1
(1987)
... F.I.R.M. Official
1984
SCTV Channel
(TV Series)
Man On The Phone
Man On The Phone
- Half Wits/Save the World Parade
(1984)
... Man On The Phone
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Director (5 credits)
Director (5 credits)
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Writer (5 credits)
Writer (5 credits)
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Producer (3 credits)
Producer (3 credits)
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Editor (3 credits)
Editor (3 credits)
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Thanks (4 credits)
Thanks (4 credits)
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Self (17 credits)
Self (17 credits)
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Archive footage (3 credits)
Archive footage (3 credits)
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Personal 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. See more »Official Sites:
Official SiteAlternate Names:
Bill Davis | William Davis | Wm B DavisHeight:
6' 2½" (1.89 m)
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Trivia:
Unlike his character on "The X-Files," he is an avid non-smoker and is vocally skeptical of paranormal beliefs, serving as a spokesman for both causes. However, both he and his character are atheists and water-skiers. See more »Nickname:
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