Bruce Davison |
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Extremely winning and versatile, the award-worthy actor, now enjoying an over five decade career, has included everything from Shakespeare to Seinfeld -- from the villainous Senator on Ozark to the wise judge on Lincoln Lawyer. Born on June 28, 1946, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the son of Clair, an architect and musician, and Marian (Holman) ...
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Actor (278 credits)
Actor (278 credits)
2022
The Lincoln Lawyer
(TV Series)
Judge at Hearing
Judge at Hearing
- The Brass Verdict
(2022)
... Judge at Hearing
2022
Ozark
(TV Series)
Senator Randall Schafer
Senator Randall Schafer
- Trouble the Water
(2022)
... Senator Randall Schafer
- Pound of Flesh and Still Kickin'
(2022)
... Senator Randall Schafer
- The Cousin of Death
(2022)
... Senator Randall Schafer
- A Hard Way to Go
(2022)
... Senator Randall Schafer
- Ellie
(2022)
... Senator Randall Schafer
2021
Glow & Darkness
(TV Series)
Pope Urban III
Pope Urban III
- Episode #1.9
(2021)
... Pope Urban III
- Episode #1.10
(2021)
... Pope Urban III
- Episode #1.4
(2021)
... Pope Urban III
- Episode #1.2
(2021)
... Pope Urban III
- Episode #1.1
(2021)
... Pope Urban III
2019
Creepshow
(TV Series)
Avery Whitlock (segment "Night of the Paw")
Avery Whitlock (segment "Night of the Paw")
- Night of the Paw/Times Is Tough in Musky Holler
(2019)
... Avery Whitlock (segment "Night of the Paw")
2018
Forgive Me
(TV Series)
Archbishop
Archbishop
- With the Help of Your Grace To Sin No More
(2018)
... Archbishop
2018
Designated Survivor
(TV Series)
Attorney General Ray Beckett
Attorney General Ray Beckett
- Run
(2018)
... Attorney General Ray Beckett
2018
Blindspot
(TV Series)
Jean-Paul Bruyere
Jean-Paul Bruyere
- Mum's the Word
(2018)
... Jean-Paul Bruyere
- Deductions
(2018)
... Jean-Paul Bruyere
2018
Mozart in the Jungle
(TV Series)
Hesby Ennis
Hesby Ennis
- I Want You To Think of Me
(2018)
... Hesby Ennis
- The Coach
(2018)
... Hesby Ennis
- Dance
(2018)
... Hesby Ennis
2015-2017
The Fosters
(TV Series)
Stewart Adams
Stewart Adams
- Chasing Waterfalls
(2017)
... Stewart Adams
- Justify
(2016)
... Stewart Adams
- Forty
(2016)
... Stewart Adams
- Lucky
(2015)
... Stewart Adams
- More Than Words
(2015)
... Stewart Adams
2017
The Last Tycoon
(TV Series)
Cornelius Riddle
Cornelius Riddle
- A More Perfect Union
(2017)
... Cornelius Riddle
- Nobody Recasts Like Monroe
(2017)
... Cornelius Riddle
2014-2016
Kingdom
(TV Series)
Ron Prince
Ron Prince
- Help Wanted
(2016)
... Ron Prince
- Halos
(2016)
... Ron Prince
- The Demon Had a Spell
(2015)
... Ron Prince
- Eat Your Own Cooking
(2014)
... Ron Prince
2014
Sequestered
(TV Series)
Ray Ferman
Ray Ferman
- Ashes to Ashes
(2014)
... Ray Ferman
- Johannesburg
(2014)
... Ray Ferman
- Up on the Roof
(2014)
... Ray Ferman
- Like Sheep
(2014)
... Ray Ferman
- Stop Crying
(2014)
... Ray Ferman
2014
The Legend of Korra
(TV Series)
Lord Zuko / Guard
Lord Zuko / Guard
- Venom of the Red Lotus
(2014)
... Lord Zuko (voice)
- The Ultimatum
(2014)
... Lord Zuko (voice)
- Long Live the Queen
(2014)
... Lord Zuko / Guard (voice)
- In Harm's Way
(2014)
... Lord Zuko (voice)
- The Earth Queen
(2014)
... Lord Zuko (voice)
2014
Crossing Lines
(TV Series)
Tactical Leader
Tactical Leader
- The Rescue
(2014)
... Tactical Leader (as Bruce Davidson)
2014
Those Who Kill
(TV Series)
Howard Burgess
Howard Burgess
- Surrender
(2014)
... Howard Burgess
- Untethered
(2014)
... Howard Burgess
- Insomnia
(2014)
... Howard Burgess
- A Safe Place
(2014)
... Howard Burgess
- Always After
(2014)
... Howard Burgess
2012-2013
Last Resort
(TV Series)
Admiral Arthur Shepard
Admiral Arthur Shepard
- The Pointy End of the Spear
(2013)
... Admiral Arthur Shepard
- Damn the Torpedoes
(2013)
... Admiral Arthur Shepard
- Skeleton Crew
(2012)
... Admiral Arthur Shepard
- Voluntold
(2012)
... Admiral Arthur Shepard
- Eight Bells
(2012)
... Admiral Arthur Shepard
2012
Don't Trust the B---- in Apartment 23
(TV Series)
Mr. Sharpe
Mr. Sharpe
- Whatever It Takes...
(2012)
... Mr. Sharpe
2011-2012
Drop Dead Diva
(TV Series)
Judge Cyrus Maxwell
Judge Cyrus Maxwell
- Ashes to Ashes
(2012)
... Judge Cyrus Maxwell
- Winning Ugly
(2012)
... Judge Cyrus Maxwell
- Change of Heart
(2011)
... Judge Cyrus Maxwell
2012
Luck
(TV Series)
Hartstone
Hartstone
- Ace Counters Smythe's Move with His Own
(2012)
... Hartstone
- Ace and Claire Tour a Horse Farm
(2012)
... Hartstone
2011
Childrens Hospital
(TV Series)
Narrator
Narrator
- Children's Hospital: A Play in Three Acts
(2011)
... Narrator
2011
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
(TV Series)
Avery Tinsdale
Avery Tinsdale
- Father of the Bride
(2011)
... Avery Tinsdale
2010
General Hospital
(TV Series)
Wilhelm VonSchlagel / Wilhelm Van Schlagel / Wilhelm
Wilhelm VonSchlagel / Wilhelm Van Schlagel / Wilhelm
- Episode #1.12126
(2010)
... Wilhelm VonSchlagel
- Episode #1.12125
(2010)
... Wilhelm VonSchlagel
- Episode #1.12105
(2010)
... Wilhelm Van Schlagel
- Episode #1.12104
(2010)
... Wilhelm Van Schlagel
- Episode #1.12096
(2010)
... Wilhelm
2006-2010
Lost
(TV Series)
Dr. Douglas Brooks
Dr. Douglas Brooks
- Everybody Loves Hugo
(2010)
... Dr. Douglas Brooks
- Dave
(2006)
... Dr. Douglas Brooks
2009-2010
Ghost Whisperer
(TV Series)
Josh Bedford
Josh Bedford
- Dead Eye
(2010)
... Josh Bedford
- Implosion
(2010)
... Josh Bedford
- Lost in the Shadows
(2009)
... Josh Bedford
- Devil's Bargain
(2009)
... Josh Bedford
- The Book of Changes
(2009)
... Josh Bedford
2008-2009
Knight Rider
(TV Series)
Charles Graiman
Charles Graiman
- Knight to King's Pawn
(2009)
... Charles Graiman
- Day Turns Into Knight
(2009)
... Charles Graiman
- Don't Stop the Knight
(2009)
... Charles Graiman
- Knight Fever
(2008)
... Charles Graiman
- Knight of the Zodiac
(2008)
... Charles Graiman
2008
Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles
(TV Series)
Dr. Peter Silberman
Dr. Peter Silberman
- The Demon Hand
(2008)
... Dr. Peter Silberman
2005-2007
Close to Home
(TV Series)
Doug Hellman / Hellman
Doug Hellman / Hellman
- Eminent Domain
(2007)
... Doug Hellman
- Fall from Grace
(2007)
... Doug Hellman
- Drink the Cup
(2007)
... Doug Hellman
- Getting In
(2007)
... Doug Hellman
- A Father's Story
(2006)
... Doug Hellman
2007
The L Word
(TV Series)
Leonard Kroll
Leonard Kroll
- Literary License to Kill
(2007)
... Leonard Kroll
- Lacy Lilting Lyrics
(2007)
... Leonard Kroll
- Lez Girls
(2007)
... Leonard Kroll
2007
Battlestar Galactica
(TV Series)
Dr. Michael Robert
Dr. Michael Robert
- The Woman King
(2007)
... Dr. Michael Robert
2005
The Triangle
(TV Mini Series)
Stan Lathem
Stan Lathem
- Episode 3
(2005)
... Stan Lathem
- Episode 2
(2005)
... Stan Lathem
- Episode 1
(2005)
... Stan Lathem
2004
Kingdom Hospital
(TV Series)
Dr. Stegman
Dr. Stegman
- Finale
(2004)
... Dr. Stegman
- Shoulda' Stood in Bed
(2004)
... Dr. Stegman
- Seizure Day
(2004)
... Dr. Stegman
- The Passion of Reverend Jimmy
(2004)
... Dr. Stegman
- Butterfingers
(2004)
... Dr. Stegman
2001
On the Edge
(TV Movie)
(segment "The Other Side")
2000-2001
The Practice
(TV Series)
Scott Wallace
Scott Wallace
- An Early Frost
(2001)
... Scott Wallace
- Friends and Ex-Lovers
(2000)
... Scott Wallace
- The Deal
(2000)
... Scott Wallace
- Show and Tell
(2000)
... Scott Wallace
- We Hold These Truths...
(2000)
... Scott Wallace
1999-2000
Chicago Hope
(TV Series)
Dr. Burt Peters
Dr. Burt Peters
- Hanlon's Choice
(2000)
... Dr. Burt Peters
- Team Play
(1999)
... Dr. Burt Peters
1996-1997
Seinfeld
(TV Series)
Wyck Thayer
Wyck Thayer
- The Van Buren Boys
(1997)
... Wyck Thayer
- The Soul Mate
(1996)
... Wyck Thayer
- The Foundation
(1996)
... Wyck Thayer
1995
The Outer Limits
(TV Series)
Dr. 'Mac' McEnerney
Dr. 'Mac' McEnerney
- White Light Fever
(1995)
... Dr. 'Mac' McEnerney
1995
Tales from the Crypt
(TV Series)
Luden Sandelton
Luden Sandelton
- 99 & 44/100% Pure Horror
(1995)
... Luden Sandelton
1991-1993
Harry and the Hendersons
(TV Series)
George Henderson
George Henderson
- The Long Goodbyes: Part 2
(1993)
... George Henderson
- The Long Goodbyes: Part 1
(1993)
... George Henderson
- The Write Stuff
(1993)
... George Henderson
- Skin Deep
(1993)
... George Henderson
- Uncle Mack Comes Back
(1993)
... George Henderson
1990
Designing Women
(TV Series)
Reverend Eugene 'Gene' Chapman
Reverend Eugene 'Gene' Chapman
- Have Faith
(1990)
... Reverend Eugene 'Gene' Chapman (as Bruce Davidson)
1990
City
(TV Series)
Councilman Gene Whalen
Councilman Gene Whalen
- Unfinished Business
(1990)
... Councilman Gene Whalen
- Your Park or Mine
(1990)
... Councilman Gene Whalen
1985-1987
Hunter
(TV Series)
Capt. Wyler / Deputy Chief Wyler / Captain Wyler
Capt. Wyler / Deputy Chief Wyler / Captain Wyler
- Requiem for Sergeant McCall
(1987)
... Deputy Chief Wyler
- The Beautiful & the Dead: Part 2
(1986)
... Capt. Wyler
- The Beautiful & the Dead: Part 1
(1986)
... Capt. Wyler
- The Setup
(1986)
... Capt. Wyler
- Fagin 1986
(1986)
... Capt. Wyler
1985
Stephen King's Golden Tales
(Video)
Richard Hagstrom (segment "The Word Processor of the Gods")
Richard Hagstrom (segment "The Word Processor of the Gods")
1985
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
(TV Series)
Betty Ames / Man (segment "An Unlocked Window")
Betty Ames / Man (segment "An Unlocked Window")
- Pilot
(1985)
... Betty Ames / Man (segment "An Unlocked Window")
1985
V
(TV Series)
John Langley
John Langley
- The Rescue
(1985)
... John Langley (uncredited)
- The Betrayal
(1985)
... John Langley
- The Hero
(1985)
... John Langley
1984
Tales from the Darkside
(TV Series)
Richard Hagstrom
Richard Hagstrom
- The Word Processor of the Gods
(1984)
... Richard Hagstrom
1981
Mourning Becomes Electra
(TV Mini Series)
First Lieutenant Orin Mannon
First Lieutenant Orin Mannon
- The Haunted
(1981)
... First Lieutenant Orin Mannon
- An Act of Justice
(1981)
... First Lieutenant Orin Mannon
- The Hunted
(1981)
... First Lieutenant Orin Mannon
- The Homecoming
(1981)
... First Lieutenant Orin Mannon
1979
Lou Grant
(TV Series)
Andrew Raines
Andrew Raines
- Andrew: Part 2
(1979)
... Andrew Raines
- Andrew: Part 1
(1979)
... Andrew Raines
1970-1979
Insight
(TV Series)
Andy / Randy King / Greg / ...
Andy / Randy King / Greg / ...
- Checkmate
(1979)
... Andy
- The Jesus Song
(1972)
... Randy King
- Prayer from the Abyss
(1971)
... Greg
- The 7 Minute Life of James Houseworthy
(1970)
... William
1974-1978
Police Story
(TV Series)
Victor Joe Vero / Clyde Griffiths
Victor Joe Vero / Clyde Griffiths
- Day of Terror... Night of Fear
(1978)
... Victor Joe Vero
- Requiem for C.Z. Smith
(1974)
... Clyde Griffiths
1977
ABC Weekend Specials
(TV Series short)
Bruce - as a Young Man
Bruce - as a Young Man
- Portrait of Grandpa Doc
(1977)
... Bruce - as a Young Man
1974
The Lives of Benjamin Franklin
(TV Mini Series)
William Franklin - Son
William Franklin - Son
- The Whirlwind
(1974)
... William Franklin - Son
- The Ambassador
(1974)
1973
Love, American Style
(TV Series)
(segment "Love and the Secret Spouse")
- Love and the Cozy Comrades/Love and the Flunky/Love and the Hoodwinked Honey/Love and the Secret Spouse
(1973)
... (segment "Love and the Secret Spouse")
1972
Marcus Welby, M.D.
(TV Series)
Donald Lorimer
Donald Lorimer
- Love Is When They Say They Need You
(1972)
... Donald Lorimer
1971
Owen Marshall, Counselor at Law
(TV Series)
Raymond 'Cowboy' Leatherberry
Raymond 'Cowboy' Leatherberry
- A Pattern of Morality
(1971)
... Raymond 'Cowboy' Leatherberry
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Other Works:
He acted in A.R. Gurney's play, "The Cocktail Hour," at the Promenade Theatre in New York City with Nancy Marchand, Keene Curtis, and Holland Taylor in the cast. Jack O'Brien was director. See more »Alternate Names:
Bruce DavidsonHeight:
6' 1" (1.85 m)Parents:
Clair W. Davison | Marian Holmes
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