WILLIAM B. DAVIS
William B. Davis
Gender: Male
Known for: Acting
Birthday: January 13, 1938
Place of Birth: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Biography
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. Most recently he has appeared in FOX's Human Target as an aging mobster.
Filmography
Starring
2024·
Bribe, Inc.Figaro (voice)
2024·
Better OffSelf
Roger Evans
2020·
UploadDavid Choak
2020·
50 States of FrightFrank
2019·
PhilFather Grant
Methuselah
Judge Gordon Hoffman
2018·
Game Over, Man!Ray - Security
2018·
The Doctor's CaseDoctor Watson
2017·
ResidueLamont
2017·
Death NoteRadio Host
Granddad
2016·
AbductZane
2015·
The Real 'X-Files'?Himself
Harper
2014·
FocusMr. Grant
2013·
The PackageDr. Willhelm
2013·
StonadosBen
Lawrence Cason
2012·
ContinuumFuture Alec Sadler
2012·
The Mountain RunnersHenry Engberg
2012·
The Tall ManSheriff Chestnut
2011·
Rise of the DamnedDoctor
2011·
BehemothWilliam Walsh
2010·
CapricaMinister Chambers
Grandfather, Plumberg
2010·
Human TargetWhitey Doyle
2010·
Flowers for NormaOlder Gentleman #2
2010·
Amazon FallsCalvin
2010·
Medium RawDr. Robert Parker
2009·
The ThawTed
2009·
Something Evil ComesMr. Dutton
2009·
PossessionHypnotist
2009·
DamageVeltz
2008·
Fear ItselfFather Chris
2008·
ReverseChris
2008·
PassengersJack
Senator Garland Wolf
2007·
NumbPeter Milbank
2007·
The MessengersColby Price
2006·
SistersDr. Lucas Bryant
2006·
Dark StormGeneral Killion
2006·
Her Fatal FlawRichard O'Brien
2005·
TiltFather Luke
2005·
SupernaturalCollege Professor
2005·
Robson Arms2005·
Dark PinesShannon Fraser
Rick Brinkley
Alderman Godfrey Shepcote
2004·
The Cradle Will FallAlex Myerson
2004·
Packing UpJenkins
2004·
Snakehead TerrorDoc Jenkins
2003·
Word of HonorLewis Kaplan - Tyson's Boss
2002·
AftermathDeputy Director Edwards
Ambassador Shear
2002·
Saint SinnerFather Michael
2001·
Broken SaintsBenjamin Palmer (voice)
2001·
MythQuestDrossos
2001·
SmallvilleWilliam Tate
Cigarette Smoking Man (uncredited)
2001·
MindstormParish
2001·
AnthraxTye Crow
2001·
Science Of DeathNarrator
2001·
The ProposalAgent Frank Gruning
2000·
AndromedaProfessor Logitch
Henderson
2000·
Becoming DickDr. Hardwin
1999·
Murder Most LikelyDetective Inspector
1999·
Killing MoonEd
1998·
First WaveSagon
1998·
Voyage of TerrorDr. Norman Ellisy
1998·
Inside The X-FilesSelf
1998·
The X-FilesThe Cigarette-Smoking Man
1997·
Stargate SG-1Damaris
Dr. Bill Nigel
1996·
UnforgettableDoctor
1995·
SlidersProf. Myman
1995·
The Outer LimitsDr. Frank Biemler, Ed, John Wymer
1995·
Not Our SonPolice Chief
1995·
When the Vows BreakDr. Alexander
Gene Reuschel
1995·
Dangerous IntentionsGroup Leader
1994·
Heart of a ChildVern
Huddleston
1993·
The X-FilesCigarette Smoking Man / True Name Carl Gerhard Busch, SS Oberfuehrer / Smoking Man, CGB Spender, Cancer Man, Cigarette Smoking Man
1992·
Nightmare CafeDoctor
1991·
The CommishLawyer (uncredited)
1991·
The HitmanDr. Atkins
1990·
ItMr. Gedreau
1990·
Anything to SurviveDr Reynolds
1989·
Look Who's TalkingDrug Doctor
1988·
Midnight MatineeHeath Harris
1987·
21 Jump StreetJudge Harrison, Mr. Wickenton, Mr. Weidlin
1987·
Wiseguy1987·
Sworn to SilencePeter Massio
1987·
Deadly DeceptionLawyer
1985·
MacGyverJudge
1985·
Danger BayNorris
1985·
Head OfficeUniversity Dean
1984·
AirwolfNewman, F.I.R.M. Official
1983·
The Dead ZoneAmbulance Driver
Production
TBA·
49th & MainCreator
2008·
ReverseWriter, Editor, Director
2004·
Packing UpExecutive Producer, Writer, Editor, Director
2003·
ExchangeExecutive Producer, Editor, Director, Producer, Writer
1993·
The X-FilesWriter