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Quit smoking in the late 1970's

Smokes herbal cigarettes while filming the X-Files

A spokesman for the Canadian Cancer Society

A Canadian national champion water-skier in his division

Operates the Vancouver-based William Davis Centre for Actors' Study, an acting school for beginners and professionals.

Wrote the episode "En Ami" (# 7.15) 3/19/2000, which delved into the history of his character, The Cigarette-Smoking Man. Davis was originally going to direct the episode, but veteran director Rob Bowman took the helm.

Former drama professor at Bishop's University, Canada, before opening up William Davis Centre for Acting Study

Sometimes Credited As:

Bill Davis

William Davis

Actor - filmography

1. Anthrax (2001)
2. Mindstorm (2001) .... Doctor Parish
3. Proposal, The (2000/I) .... Agent Frank Gruning
4. Becoming Dick (2000) (TV) .... Dr. Hardwin
5. Killing Moon (2000) (TV) .... Ed
6. Smoking: Why Can't I Quit? (2000) (TV) .... Host
   
   
7. Murder Most Likely (1999) (TV) .... Detective Inspector
8. Last Tzaddik, The (1998) .... Mr. Drazien
9. Perpetrators of the Crime (1998) .... Henderson
10. Voyage of Terror (1998) (TV)
    ... aka Fourth Horseman, The (1998) (TV)
    ... aka Schreckensfahrt der Orion Star, Die (1999) (TV) (Germany)
11. X Files Game, The (1998) (VG) .... The Cigarette-Smoking Man
12. X Files, The (1998) .... The Cigarette-Smoking Man
    ... aka Aux frontières du réel (1998) (Canada: French title)
    ... aka X-Files, The (1998) (USA: closing credits title)
13. Limbic Region, The (1996) (TV) .... Teacher
14. Unforgettable (1996) .... Doctor
15. Circumstances Unknown (1995) (TV) .... Gene Reuschel
16. When the Vows Break (1995) (TV) .... Dr. Alexander
    ... aka Courting Justice (1995) (TV) (USA)
17. Dangerous Intentions (1995) .... Group Leader
18. Beyond Suspicion (1994) (TV) .... Captain Dick Roth
19. Don't Talk to Strangers (1994) (TV) .... Huddleston
    ... aka Dangerous Pursuit (1994) (TV)
20. Heart of a Child (1994) (TV) .... Vern
21. "X Files, The" (1993) TV Series .... The Cigarette-Smoking Man (1993-2000)
    ... aka "X-Files, The" (1993) (USA)
22. X-Files, The (1993) (TV) .... The Cigarette-Smoking Man
23. Diagnosis of Murder (1992) (TV) .... Marvin Parkins
24. It (1990) (TV) .... Mr. Gedreau
    ... aka Stephen King's It (1990) (TV)
25. Anything to Survive (1990) (TV) .... Dr. Reynolds
    
    
26. Look Who's Talking (1989) .... Drug Doctor
    ... aka Daddy's Home (1989)
27. Matinee (1988) (TV) .... Heath Harris
    ... aka Midnight Matinee (1988) (TV)
28. Little Match Girl, The (1987/II) (TV) (as Bill Davis) .... Dr. Sam Easton
29. Head Office (1986) (as William Davis) .... University Dean
30. Cuckoo Bird, The (1985) (TV) .... Ted
31. Dead Zone, The (1983) (as William Davis) .... Ambulance Driver

Writer - filmography

1. "X Files, The" (1993) TV Series (writer) (episode 7.15 "En Ami")
   ... aka "X-Files, The" (1993) (USA)

Notable TV guest appearances

1. "First Wave" (1998) in episode: "Checkmate" (episode # 3.18) 1/10/2001
2. "Andromeda" (2000) playing "scientist"(episode # 2.2X) 2001
3. "X Files, The" (1993) playing "C.G.B. Spender, the Cigarette-Smoking Man" in episode: "En Ami" (episode # 7.15) 3/19/2000
4. "X Files, The" (1993) playing "C.G.B. Spender, the Cigarette-Smoking Man" in episode: "Sixth Extinction II: Amor Fati, The" (episode # 7.2) 11/14/1999
5. "X Files, The" (1993) playing "C.G.B. Spender, The Cigarette-Smoking Man" in episode: "Triangle" (episode # 6.3) 11/22/1998
6. "Outer Limits, The" (1995) playing "John Wymer," in episode: "Out of Body" (episode # 2.20) 7/14/1996
7. "Poltergeist: The Legacy" (1996) playing "Dr. Bill Nigel" in episode: "Do Not Go Gently" (episode # 1.10) 6/21/1996
8. "Outer Limits, The" (1995) playing "Ed" in episode: "Conversion, The" (episode # 1.12) 6/9/1995
9. "Sliders" (1995) playing "Prof. Myman" in episode: "Eggheads" (episode # 1.6) 4/26/1995
10. "North of 60" (1992) playing "Inspector Neilsen" in episode: "Out Of The Blue" 1993
11. "Nightmare Cafe" (1992) playing "Doctor" in episode: "Sanctuary for a Child" (episode # 1.5) 3/27/1992
12. "MacGyver" (1985) playing "judge" in episode: "Trail of Tears" (episode # 6.20) 4/29/1991
13. "21 Jump Street" (1987) playing "Judge" in episode: "Crossfire" (episode # 5.18) 1991
14. "21 Jump Street" (1987) playing "Mr. Wickenton" in episode: "Champagne High" (episode # 2.17) 3/6/1988
15. "Captain Power and the Soldiers of the Future" (1987) playing "Arvin" in episode: "Judgement" (episode # 1.14) 1/31/1988
16. "Airwolf" (1987) in episode: "Key, The" (episode # 1.16) 5/15/1987
17. "Airwolf" (1987) in episode: "Rogue Warrior" (episode # 1.13) 4/24/1987
18. "Airwolf" (1987) in episode: "Stavograd: Part 2" (episode # 1.10) 3/27/1987
19. "Airwolf" (1987) in episode: "Stavograd: Part 1" (episode # 1.9) 3/20/1987
20. "21 Jump Street" (1987) playing "A high school teacher" in episode: "Mean Streets and Pastel Houses" (episode # 1.13) 6/28/
21. "Beachcombers, The" (1972) playing "Dave Douglas" in episode: "Trial Balloon" 1986
22. "Airwolf" (1984)