William B. Davis

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Characters played by William B. Davis

Cigarette Smoking Man — The X-Files (1993)

A ruthless killer, masterful politician, negotiator, and failed novelist who usually represents the Syndicate and serves as the series' principal antagonist.

Mr. Gedreau — It (1990)

School official dismissing supernatural claims.

Cigarette Smoking Man (uncredited) — Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back (2001)

Uncredited cameo in Strike Back.

The Cigarette-Smoking Man — The X-Files (1998)

Mysterious government conspirator, central figure in the alien colonization plot.

Drug Doctor — Look Who's Talking (1989)

Medical professional administering medication.

Roger Evans — It's a Wonderful Knife (2023)

Roger is a longtime resident of Angel Falls and Cara's grandfather. He refuses Henry's attempt to acquire his house for a shopping mall because he intends to pass the property to Cara. The masked killer murders Roger at home, making him the first victim in the chain of violence tied to Henry's development plans.

William Walsh — Behemoth (2011)

A minor townsfolk or supporting character.

Veltz — Damage (2009)

Veltz is a wealthy tycoon and the owner of John's former construction job. After John saves the life of someone close to him from a heart attack, Veltz offers to pay John's major wager or clear Reno's debt. John chooses the option that protects Reno.

General Killion — Dark Storm (2006)

General Killion responds to the spreading electrical disturbances by calling an emergency meeting. As the danger escalates, he pursues Sever McKray, placing him in opposition to the researcher whose actions endangered Daniel. The summary presents Killion as a military authority acting to address the dark-matter crisis.

Lawyer (uncredited) — Omen IV: The Awakening (1991)

Legal professional in background.

Dr. Robert Parker — Medium Raw (2010)

A doctor at Parker’s Asylum who recommends that Harold Grierson be released into his custody for treatment. His handling of Grierson’s treatment and release raises questions and intensifies Johnny Morgan’s anger toward him, placing Parker at the center of Johnny’s efforts to uncover the truth.

Ben — Stonados (2013)

Ben is the lighthouse keeper on Little Brewster Island. He phones Joe to report tornadoes forming offshore and pulling stones from the sea, providing important information about the threat near the harbor. Later, while warning a ship to change course, he is struck by a flying stone and trapped when the lighthouse collapses.

Career Overview

William B. Davis has 114 screen credits in a career dating back to 1983. Their work spans 8 cinematic universes — most prominently Maneater with 1 titles. Signature works include The X-Files, The Doctor's Case, The Real 'X-Files'?. 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
114
Birth Date
1938-01-13
Birth Place
Toronto, Ontario, Canada

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Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 8 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q444312), public domain (CC0).