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William B. Davis

William B. Davis

Acting·1938·80 films

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.…

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Death Note
Death Note (2017)Radio Host
Bad Times at the El Royale
Bad Times at the El Royale (2018)Judge Gordon Hoffman
Look Who's Talking
Look Who's Talking (1989)Drug Doctor
The Dead Zone
The Dead Zone (1983)Ambulance Driver
The X-Files
The X-Files (1998)The Cigarette-Smoking Man
Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back
Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back (2001)Cigarette Smoking Man (uncredited)
The Tall Man
The Tall Man (2012)Sheriff Chestnut
Passengers
Passengers (2008)Jack
Game Over, Man!
Game Over, Man! (2018)Ray - Security
The Messengers
The Messengers (2007)Colby Price
The Thaw
The Thaw (2009)Ted
Omen IV: The Awakening
Omen IV: The Awakening (1991)Lawyer (uncredited)
It's a Wonderful Knife
It's a Wonderful Knife (2023)Roger Evans
Damage
Damage (2009)Veltz
Possession
Possession (2009)Hypnotist
The Package
The Package (2013)Dr. Willhelm
Numb
Numb (2007)Peter Milbank
Unforgettable
Unforgettable (1996)Doctor
The Hitman
The Hitman (1991)Dr. Atkins
Sisters
Sisters (2006)Dr. Lucas Bryant
Stonados
Stonados (2013)Ben
Behemoth
Behemoth (2011)William Walsh
Snakehead Terror
Snakehead Terror (2004)Doc Jenkins
Residue
Residue (2017)Lamont
Head Office
Head Office (1985)University Dean
Saint Sinner
Saint Sinner (2002)Father Michael
Phil
Phil (2019)Father Grant
Signed, Sealed, Delivered: The Impossible Dream
Signed, Sealed, Delivered: The Impossible Dream (2015)Harper
Dark Storm
Dark Storm (2006)General Killion
Signed, Sealed, Delivered: Truth Be Told
Signed, Sealed, Delivered: Truth Be Told (2015)Harper
Inside The X-Files
Inside The X-Files (1998)Self
Don't Talk to Strangers
Don't Talk to Strangers (1994)Huddleston
The Proposal
The Proposal (2001)Agent Frank Gruning
The Cradle Will Fall
The Cradle Will Fall (2004)Alex Myerson
Medium Raw
Medium Raw (2010)Dr. Robert Parker
Dangerous Intentions
Dangerous Intentions (1995)Group Leader
Voyage of Terror
Voyage of Terror (1998)Dr. Norman Ellisy
Killing Moon
Killing Moon (1999)Ed
Web of Desire
Web of Desire (2010)Dr. Charles Friedman
Goose on the Loose
Goose on the Loose (2006)Alphonse David
The Secret of Hidden Lake
The Secret of Hidden Lake (2006)
Mindstorm
Mindstorm (2001)Parish
Anything to Survive
Anything to Survive (1990)Dr Reynolds
Midnight Matinee
Midnight Matinee (1988)Heath Harris
Word of Honor
Word of Honor (2003)Lewis Kaplan - Tyson's Boss
Singularity Principle
Singularity Principle (2013)Lawrence Cason
Heart of a Child
Heart of a Child (1994)Vern
Abduct
Abduct (2016)Zane
100 Days In The Jungle
100 Days In The Jungle (2002)Ambassador Shear
Her Fatal Flaw
Her Fatal Flaw (2006)Richard O'Brien
Max Rules: Adventures of a Super Spy
Max Rules: Adventures of a Super Spy (2005)Rick Brinkley
Rise of the Damned
Rise of the Damned (2011)Doctor
Murder Most Likely
Murder Most Likely (1999)Detective Inspector
Anthrax
Anthrax (2001)Tye Crow
Judicial Indiscretion
Judicial Indiscretion (2007)Senator Garland Wolf
Focus
Focus (2014)Mr. Grant
Deadly Deception
Deadly Deception (1987)Lawyer
Out of Line
Out of Line (2001)Russell
Becoming Dick
Becoming Dick (2000)Dr. Hardwin
Aftermath
Aftermath (2002)Deputy Director Edwards
Circumstances Unknown
Circumstances Unknown (1995)Gene Reuschel
Something Evil Comes
Something Evil Comes (2009)Mr. Dutton
Perpetrators of the Crime
Perpetrators of the Crime (2000)Henderson
Sworn to Silence
Sworn to Silence (1987)Peter Massio
Not Our Son
Not Our Son (1995)Police Chief
When the Vows Break
When the Vows Break (1995)Dr. Alexander
The Mountain Runners
The Mountain Runners (2012)Henry Engberg
The Real 'X-Files'?
The Real 'X-Files'? (2015)Himself
The Doctor's Case
The Doctor's Case (2018)Doctor Watson
Amazon Falls
Amazon Falls (2010)Calvin
Bribe, Inc.
Bribe, Inc. (2024)Figaro (voice)
Secrets of the X-Files
Secrets of the X-Files (1995)Self
Better Off
Better Off (2024)Self
The Murdoch Mysteries: Except the Dying
The Murdoch Mysteries: Except the Dying (2004)Alderman Godfrey Shepcote
More Secrets of the X-Files
More Secrets of the X-Files (1996)Self
Flowers for Norma
Flowers for Norma (2010)Older Gentleman #2
Fear Itself: In Sickness and in Health
Fear Itself: In Sickness and in Health (2008)Father Chris
2BR02B: To Be or Naught to Be
2BR02B: To Be or Naught to Be (2016)Granddad
Packing Up
Packing Up (2004)Jenkins
Science Of Death
Science Of Death (2001)Narrator

As Director

Packing Up
Packing Up (2004)

As Writer

Packing Up
Packing Up (2004)