Bruce Davison

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Characters played by Bruce Davison

Scott Wallace — The Practice (1997)

Legal professional supporting various case preparations.

Charles Graiman — Knight Rider (2008)

A member of the secret intelligence team and Sarah Graiman’s father, Charles contributes to the group supporting Michael Knight and KITT. He is identified as one of the core team members working within Knight Industries Research and Development during the continuing missions.

George Henderson — Harry and the Hendersons (1991)

Father who discovers and befriends a talking Bigfoot named Harry, leading to a heartwarming adventure.

Christian Rainier — Insidious: The Last Key (2018)

Elise's brother who suffers under their abusive mother's control.

Fr. Phineas McAllister — Camp Hell (2010)

Fr. Phineas McAllister is the head priest at Camp Hope, teaching children about Christianity, sin, temptation, and Satan. His severe focus on sin emotionally torments Tommy and intensifies the boy’s belief in demonic presence. After a brutal confrontation with Tommy in his cabin, he suffers a stroke and remains in a persistent vegetative state.

Charles Graiman — Knight Rider (2008)

Charles Graiman is a defense-project scientist and Sarah's father who possesses crucial information about the Prometheus system. He evades an attack by staging his death, seeks Sarah's help, and is later captured before Mike and K.I.T.T. rescue him. He also reveals Mike's family connection to K.I.T.T.

Professor Lazlo — The Librarian: The Curse of the Judas Chalice (2008)

Historian kidnapped by Kubichek to locate the Judas Chalice.

Reverend Parris — The Crucible (1996)

Reverend Parris is Abigail Williams's uncle and Betty Parris's father. He discovers the girls in the woods after their conjuring and helps summon Reverend Hale when Betty remains unconscious. Later, he fears that John Proctor's execution will provoke a riot and allows Elizabeth to urge John to confess.

Walter — Itsy Bitsy (2019)

Walter is an artifact collector and widower who houses Kara and her two children. After acquiring a dangerous relic, he breaks it apart and later pieces it together with Jesse while entertaining him with its legend. Walter fires Kara after discovering her medication theft, then is killed by the released prehistoric spider.

Dr. Reingold — Paulie (1998)

Dr. Reingold heads the institute where the speaking conure is studied by scientists. He promises a reunion with Adult Marie Alweather while secretly concealing her location to retain control of the bird. When the deception is exposed, he permits harsh confinement and wing-clipping, provoking Misha's defiance.

Rand Parrish — Summer Catch (2001)

Tenley's father who appears to disapprove of her relationship with Ryan. He aggressively chases the couple off his property after they swim in the rain, highlighting class tensions between the families.

President Wilson — Justice League: Crisis on Two Earths (2010)

President Wilson governs the alternate Earth while living under the Crime Syndicate's coercive demands. He releases the captured Ultraman because he believes compliance prevents mass casualties, and after the final conflict he arrests the remaining Syndicate members. He is also Rose Wilson's father.

Career Overview

Bruce Davison has 241 screen credits in a career dating back to 1969. Their work spans 14 cinematic universes — most prominently Along Came the Devil Collection with 2 titles. Signature works include Knight Rider, Harry and the Hendersons, Camp Hell. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
241
Birth Date
1946-06-28
Birth Place
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

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Universe traveler — spans 14 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q355163), public domain (CC0).