Actor · Director
Bruce Davison
Bruce Davison has worked on 172 movies and 72 TV shows, between 1969 and 2026. On Nahoko: 66 movies and 66 TV shows. Best known for Runaway Jury, Breach and Spies Like Us.
- Born
- 28 June 1946 (80 years old)
- Birthplace
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
- Also known as
- Bruce Allen Davison
- Activities
- Actor · Director
- Nationality
- United States
- Career start
- 1969
- Spouse
- Jess Walton
- Education
- New York University Tisch School of the Arts, Pennsylvania State University, New York University
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Known for
★ 7.1
Runaway Jury2003
★ 7.0Rent/BuyBreach2007
★ 6.4
Spies Like Us1985
★ 6.4
High Crimes2002
★ 7.6Short Cuts1993
★ 6.7Apt Pupil1998
★ 6.8
The Crucible1996
★ 5.2
The Lords of Salem2012
★ 5.3
Get a Job2016
★ 6.4
Crazy/Beautiful2001
★ 6.7Six Degrees of Separation1993
★ 6.6Paulie1998
★ 5.1Summer Catch2001
★ 6.0
The Good Neighbor2022
★ 6.0At First Sight1999
★ 5.6
Dahmer2002
★ 6.6Words and Pictures2013
★ 6.5The Triangle2005
★ 5.6Rent/BuyKnight Rider2008
★ 6.4Crimes of Passion1984Where to watch
United States
107 of their 132 titles are streaming right now in United States.
Availability: JustWatch · TMDB
Biography
Bruce Allen Davison (born June 28, 1946) is an American actor and director. He portrayed Senator Robert Kelly in X-Men (2000) and X2 (2003). Davison is also well known for his starring role as Willard Stiles in the cult horror film Willard (1971), his Academy Award-nominated and Golden Globe-winning performance in Longtime Companion (1989), and as Thomas Semmes in the HBO original movie Vendetta. His other notable film roles are as Grandpa in Black Beauty (2015), Brig. Gen. Bill Marks in High Crimes, Durwood Cable in Runaway Jury, Dr. Charles Aaron in At First Sight, Richard Bowden in Apt Pupil, Reverend Parris in The Crucible, Ruby in Spies Like Us, and Richard Hagstrom in Stephen King's Golden Tales and Tales from the Darkside - the TV movie and originally in an episode of the anthology series. His best known TV roles are as Dr. Charles Graiman on the TV movie and series Knight Rider (2008), Doug Hellman on Close to Home (2005-2007), Dr. Stegman on Stephen King's Kingdom Hospital (2004-2005), George Henderson on the series Harry and the Hendersons (1991-1993), and Scott Wallace on The Practice.
Career in figures
Career
- Active since
- 1969
- Titles on Nahoko
- 66 movies and 66 TV shows
- Main genres
- Drama, Thriller, Mystery
Ratings and box office
- Average rating
- ★ 5.8 IMDb
- Most voted
- Runaway Jury
- Box office
- $360.2M, led by Runaway Jury ($80.2M)
Awards and nominations
1 nomination
- 1991Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor · Longtime CompanionNominated
Source: Wikidata
Frequent collaborators
Barbara Hershey2 titles together
Ernest Borgnine2 titles together
Ian McKellen2 titles together
Andrew McCarthy2 titles together
Meg Foster2 titles together
Heather Graham2 titles together
Malcolm McDowell2 titles togetherFilmography 132
2025
- The American RevolutionTV showTV show
★ 8.4
2024
- Universal Basic GuysTV showTV show★ 5.5
- CameraMovieMovie · as Frank Flynn★ 6.7
2023
- Suitable FleshMovieMovie · as Ephraim Waite★ 5.3
- Condor's NestMovieMovie · as Gerhardt Schrude★ 4.4
2022
- 1923TV showTV show · as Arthur · 3 episodes
★ 8.3 - The Lincoln LawyerTV showTV show · as Walter Abrams · 1 episode
★ 7.8 - Bosch: LegacyTV showTV show · as James Rafferty · 2 episodes
★ 8.4 - The Good NeighborMovieMovie · as Grant★ 6.0
2021
- The ManorMovieMovie · as Roland★ 5.3
- My True FairytaleMovieMovie · as Martin Goodwin★ 5.3
2020
- Skin: A History of Nudity in the MoviesMovieMovie · as Interviewee★ 6.7
- We Still Say GraceMovieMovie · as Harold★ 5.3
- Await the DawnMovieMovie · as David★ 3.6
2019
- CreepshowTV showTV show · as Avery Whitlock · 1 episode★ 7.0
- Itsy BitsyMovieMovie · as Walter★ 4.6
- Wish ManMovieMovie · as Frank Shankwitz Sr.★ 7.0
- More Beautiful for Having Been BrokenMovieMovie · as Colin★ 5.9
- Along Came the Devil 2MovieMovie · as Reverend Michael★ 4.3
- The Great Alaskan RaceMovieMovie · as Governor Bone★ 5.4
2018
- Insidious: The Last KeyMovieMovie · as Christian Rainier
★ 5.7 - Corbin NashMovieMovie · as Jack★ 4.3
- Abnormal AttractionMovieMovie · as Dr. Stanley Cole★ 4.2
- Along Came the DevilMovieMovie · as Reverend Michael★ 4.1
- Any Bullet Will DoMovieMovie · as Jonathan Carrington★ 4.9
2017
- OzarkTV showTV show · as Randall Schafer · 6 episodes★ 8.4
- The SonTV showTV show · as ENDICOTT · 1 episode
★ 7.5 - 9/11MovieMovie · as Monohan★ 4.6
- The Last RampageMovieMovie · as Cooper★ 5.8
2016
- La La LandMovieMovie · as Mia's Father (uncredited)Rent/Buy★ 8.0
- Designated SurvivorTV showTV show · as Ray Beckett · 1 episode★ 7.4
- Get a JobMovieMovie · as Lawrence Wilheimer★ 5.3
- The Curse of Sleeping BeautyMovieMovie · as Richard★ 4.3
2015
- BlindspotTV showTV show · as Jean-Paul Bruyere · 2 episodesRent/Buy★ 7.3
- Black BeautyMovieMovie · as Grandpa★ 3.6
2014
- Mozart in the JungleTV showTV show · as Hesby Ennis · 3 episodes★ 8.1
- KingdomTV showTV show · as Ron Prince · 4 episodes★ 8.5
- Those Who KillTV showTV show · as Howard Burgess · 1 episodeRent/Buy★ 7.1
- PersecutedMovieMovie · as Senator Donald Harrison★ 3.5
- TripTankTV showTV show · as Daytona Jack (voice) · 1 episode★ 6.5
2013
- The FostersTV showTV show · as Stewart Adams · 5 episodes★ 7.9
- Crossing LinesTV showTV show · as Tactical Leader · 1 episodeRent/Buy★ 7.3
- Words and PicturesMovieMovie · as Walt★ 6.6
2012
- The Legend of KorraTV showTV show · as Lord Zuko (voice) · 6 episodes★ 8.3
- Don't Trust the B---- in Apartment 23TV showTV show · as Gabe Sharpe · 1 episode★ 7.3
- The Lords of SalemMovieMovie · as Francis Matthias★ 5.2
- Last ResortTV showTV show · as ARTHUR SHEPARD · 1 episode★ 7.3
- The Millionaire TourMovieMovie · as The Roman
★ 6.3 - That Guy... Who Was in That ThingMovieMovie · as themselves
★ 7.1
2011
- UnforgettableTV showTV show · as Edward Wythe · 1 episode★ 6.8
- Munger RoadMovieMovie · as Chief Kirkhoven★ 4.4
- CoffinMovieMovie · as Garrison
★ 3.8
2010
- Hawaii Five-0TV showTV show · as Steven Carver · 1 episode★ 7.4
- Arctic BlastMovieMovie · as Winslaw★ 3.9
- Camp HellMovieMovie · as Fr. Phineas McAllisterRent/Buy★ 3.4
2009
- CastleTV showTV show · as Lou Karnacki · 1 episode★ 8.1
- Drop Dead DivaTV showTV show · as Judge Cyrus Maxwell · 1 episode★ 7.5
- The LineMovieMovie · as Anthony★ 5.1
2008
- Terminator: The Sarah Connor ChroniclesTV showTV show · as Dr. Peter Silberman · 1 episodeRent/Buy★ 7.6
- LeverageTV showTV show · as Dan Blackwell · 1 episode★ 7.9
- Knight RiderTV showTV show · as Charles Graiman · 17 episodesRent/Buy★ 5.6
- Childrens HospitalTV showTV show · as themselves · 1 episode★ 7.8
2007
- BreachMovieMovie · as John O'NeillRent/Buy★ 7.0
2006
- PsychTV showTV show · as Walter Snowden · 1 episode★ 8.4
- The Dead GirlMovieMovie · as Leah's Father★ 6.5
2005
- Criminal MindsTV showTV show · as Father Davison · 1 episode★ 8.1
- Ghost WhispererTV showTV show · as Josh Bedford · 5 episodes★ 6.5
- Numb3rsTV showTV show · as Robert Oliver · 1 episodeRent/Buy★ 7.0
- The CloserTV showTV show · as Russell Clark · 1 episode★ 7.8
- The TriangleTV showTV show · as Stan Lathem · 3 episodes★ 6.5
- Hate CrimeMovieMovie · as Pastor Boyd★ 6.2
- Close to HomeTV showTV show · as Doug Hellman · 13 episodes★ 6.7
2004
- LostTV showTV show · as Douglas Brooks · 2 episodes★ 8.3
- Battlestar GalacticaTV showTV show · as Dr. Michael Robert · 1 episode★ 8.7
- The L WordTV showTV show · as Leonard Kroll · 3 episodes★ 7.7
- Kingdom HospitalTV showTV show · as Dr. Stegman · 13 episodes★ 6.7
2003
- X2: X-Men UnitedMovieMovie · as Senator Kelly
★ 7.4 - Runaway JuryMovieMovie · as Durwood Cable★ 7.1
2002
- CSI: MiamiTV showTV show · as Dane Daniels · 1 episode★ 6.5
- High CrimesMovieMovie · as General Bill Marks★ 6.4
- Without a TraceTV showTV show · as Paul Cartwright · 1 episodeRent/Buy★ 7.0
- DahmerMovieMovie · as Lionel Dahmer★ 5.6
2001
- Star Trek: EnterpriseTV showTV show · as Menos · 1 episode★ 7.6
- Crazy/BeautifulMovieMovie · as Tom Oakley★ 6.4
- Summer CatchMovieMovie · as Rand Parrish★ 5.1
2000
- X-MenMovieMovie · as Senator Kelly★ 7.3
- CSI: Crime Scene InvestigationTV showTV show · as Avery Tinsdale · 1 episode★ 7.7
- The King Is AliveMovieMovie · as Ray★ 6.3
1999
- At First SightMovieMovie · as Dr. Charles Aaron★ 6.0
1997
- The PracticeTV showTV show · as Scott Wallace · 9 episodes★ 7.7
- DavidTV showTV show · as Dr. Graham Mandell · 1 episode★ 6.9
- The HungerTV showTV show · as New Lighthouse Keeper · 1 episode★ 6.2
1996
- The CrucibleMovieMovie · as Reverend Parris★ 6.8
1995
- Star Trek: VoyagerTV showTV show · as Jareth · 1 episode★ 7.9
- JAGTV showTV show · as Morris Sperling · 1 episode★ 6.7
- The Outer LimitsTV showTV show · as Dr. 'Mac' McEnerney · 1 episode
★ 7.7 - The CureMovieMovie · as Dr. Stevens★ 7.7
- The Baby-Sitters ClubMovieMovie · as Watson★ 5.8
- CybillTV showTV show · as Mark Davis · 1 episode★ 6.9
1994
- Touched by an AngelTV showTV show · as Jake Weiss · 1 episode★ 6.2
- Chicago HopeTV showTV show · as Burt Peters · 2 episodes★ 6.9
1993
- Short CutsMovieMovie · as Howard Finnigan★ 7.6
- Six Degrees of SeparationMovieMovie · as Larkin★ 6.7
1991
- Harry and the HendersonsTV showTV show · as George Henderson · 72 episodes★ 5.6
1989
- SeinfeldTV showTV show · as Wyck Thayer · 3 episodes★ 8.8
- Tales from the CryptTV showTV show · as Luden Sandelton · 1 episode★ 8.0
- Longtime CompanionMovieMovie · as David★ 7.6
1987
- ThirtysomethingTV showTV show★ 7.5
- The Misfit BrigadeMovieMovie · as Porta★ 5.6
1986
- Designing WomenTV showTV show★ 7.3
1985
- Spies Like UsMovieMovie · as Ruby★ 6.4
- Amazing StoriesTV showTV show · as Richard · 1 episodeRent/Buy★ 7.4
1984
- Murder, She WroteTV showTV show · as David Carroll · 1 episodeRent/Buy★ 7.3
- VTV showTV show · as John Langley · 3 episodesRent/Buy★ 7.3
- Crimes of PassionMovieMovie · as Donny Hopper★ 6.4
- HunterTV showTV show · as Wyler · 14 episodes★ 6.9
1983
- Tales from the DarksideTV showTV show · as Richard Hagstrom · 1 episode★ 7.4
- HotelTV showTV show★ 6.4
1981
- High RiskMovieMovie · as Dan
★ 5.6
1978
- Brass TargetMovieMovie · as Col. Robert Dawson★ 6.0
1977
- Lou GrantTV showTV show · as Andrew Raines · 1 episode★ 7.3
- Short EyesMovieMovie · as Clark Davis★ 7.0
1976
- Mother, Jugs & SpeedMovieMovie · as Leroy★ 5.9
1974
- MameMovieMovie · as Older Patrick★ 5.9
- Police WomanTV showTV show★ 6.6
1973
- Police StoryTV showTV show★ 7.5
1972
- The WaltonsTV showTV show · as Bob Hill · 1 episode★ 7.6
- Ulzana's RaidMovieMovie · as Lt. Garnett DeBuinRent/Buy★ 7.0
1971
- WillardMovieMovie · as Willard Stiles★ 6.2
1969
- Last SummerMovieMovie · as Dan★ 6.9
More credits 118
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2026
- 25 Miles to NormalMovieMovie · as John
- GodmotherMovieMovie · as Mr. Martinson
2025
- Out of the WoodsMovieMovie
- The Lightning CodeMovieMovie · as Nikola Tesla
2023
- From the ShadowsMovieMovie · as Dr. Joseph Cawl
2022
- Evil at the DoorMovieMovie · as John Doe
2021
- Glow and DarknessTV showTV show · as Pope Urban III · 1 episode
2020
- CaptorsMovieMovie · as Silas Visler
- InfluenceMovieMovie · as Walter Klein
- The Gift of ChristmasMovieMovie · as Bob Rodgers
2019
- A Violent ManMovieMovie · as Benjamin Green
- Christmas at the PlazaMovieMovie · as Reginald Brookwater
2018
- A Fairy's GameMovieMovie · as Spindly (voice)
- Cemetery Tales: A Tale of Two SistersMovieMovie
2017
- Love LocksMovieMovie · as Hugo Blanchet
- The SliderMovieMovie · as Ispector Wiesel
- Yamasong: March of the HollowsMovieMovie · as P'Torr The Exile (voice)
2016
- BenderMovieMovie · as Mayor Prentiss
- Charlie's GiftMovieMovie
- DisplacementMovieMovie · as Prof. Peter Deckard
- Fishes 'n Loaves: Heaven SentMovieMovie · as Pastor Ezekiel
- The Bronx BullMovieMovie · as D.A. Bonomi
2015
- Oceanus: Act OneMovieMovie · as Commander Mitch Conrad
- The Leisure ClassMovieMovie · as Edward
2014
- 108 StitchesMovieMovie · as Coach Scott Deshields
- 37MovieMovie · as Psychic
- ElwoodMovieMovie · as Congressman Barber
- SequesteredTV showTV show
2013
- Beyond the HeavensMovieMovie · as Oliver Henry (adult)
- Saving LincolnMovieMovie · as William H. Seward
2012
- BigfootMovieMovie · as Sheriff Walt Henderson · Director
- Return of the Killer ShrewsMovieMovie · as Jerry Farrell
- Stealing RosesMovieMovie · as Mr. Lowell
2011
- 3 Holiday TailsMovieMovie · as Rod Wright
- A Schizophrenic Love StoryMovieMovie · as Dr. Bob
- Earth's Final HoursMovieMovie · as Rothman
- God Don't Make the LawsMovieMovie · as Bud Kelly / Mayor
- The CongregationMovieMovie · as Amos Christner
2010
- Justice League: Crisis on Two EarthsMovieMovie · as President Wilson (voice)
- Titanic IIMovieMovie · as James Maine
2009
- A Golden ChristmasMovieMovie · as Rod Wright
- Christmas AngelMovieMovie · as Nick Anderson
- MegaFaultMovieMovie · as Dr. Mark Rhodes
2008
- Knight RiderMovieMovie · as Charles Graiman
- The Librarian: The Curse of the Judas ChaliceMovieMovie · as Professor Lazlo
2006
- Special Ops: Delta ForceMovieMovie · as General Preston Rossdale
2005
- 8MM 2MovieMovie · as Ambassador Harrington
- ConfessionMovieMovie · as Father Thomas Parker
- Going ShoppingMovieMovie · as Adam
- Law & Order: Trial by JuryTV showTV show · as Peter Betts · 1 episode
- TouchedMovieMovie · as Robert Davis
2004
- EvergreenMovieMovie · as Frank
- Kingdom HospitalMovieMovie · as Dr. Stegman
- On The CouchMovieMovie · as Daddy
- The ClinicMovieMovie · as Martin Landrum
2003
- Evolution X - The Making of X-MenMovieMovie
- ManFastMovieMovie · as Rupert Iris
- Out of the AshesMovieMovie · as Peter Schuman, Interrogator
- X-Men: Premieres Around the WorldMovieMovie · as themselves
2002
- L.A. Law: The MovieMovieMovie · as Lawrence Diebenkorn
- Too Young to Be a DadMovieMovie · as Dan Freeman
2001
- Off SeasonMovieMovie · as Dr. Zimmer · Director
- On the EdgeMovieMovie · as (segment "The Other Side")
- Project GreenlightTV showTV show · as themselves · 3 episodes
2000
- X-Men: The Mutant WatchMovieMovie · as Sen. Robert Kelly
1999
- A Memory in My HeartMovieMovie · as Chase Stewart
- Locked in SilenceMovieMovie · as Jim
- VendettaMovieMovie · as Thomas Semmes
1998
- Little Girl Fly AwayMovieMovie · as Frank
1997
- Color of JusticeMovieMovie · as Frank Gainer
- LoveLifeMovieMovie · as Bruce
- The Trial of Adolf EichmannMovieMovie · as Yehiel Dinur (voice)
1996
- After JimmyMovieMovie · as Sam Stapp
- Grace of My HeartMovieMovie · as John Murray
- Hidden in AmericaMovieMovie · as Michael
- It's My PartyMovieMovie · as Rodney Bingham
- Widow's KissMovieMovie · as Justin Sager
1995
- Down, Out and DangerousMovieMovie · as Brad Harrington
- Far from Home: The Adventures of Yellow DogMovieMovie · as John McCormick
- HomageMovieMovie · as Joseph Smith
- The Skateboard Kid IIMovieMovie · as Burt Squires
1994
- Someone Else's ChildMovieMovie · as Nick Callahan
1993
- A Mother's RevengeMovieMovie · as Bill Sanders
- An Ambush of GhostsMovieMovie · as Bill Betts
- Stephen King's Golden TalesMovieMovie · as Richard Hagstrom
1992
- Desperate Choices: To Save My ChildMovieMovie · as Richard Robbins
- Live! From Death RowMovieMovie · as Laurence Dvorak
1991
- Steel and LaceMovieMovie · as Albert Morton
1990
- Stolen: One HusbandMovieMovie · as Dr. Peter Foley
- Tales from the DarksideMovieMovie · as Richard Hagstrom
1989
- Lady in a CornerMovieMovie · as Bill Guthrie
- Poor Little Rich Girl: The Barbara Hutton StoryTV showTV show · as Jimmy Donahue · 6 episodes
1986
- The Ladies ClubMovieMovie · as Richard Harrison
1983
- Ghost DancingMovieMovie · as Calvin Oberst
- LiesMovieMovie · as Stuart Russell
- William Shakespeare's The Taming of the ShrewMovieMovie · as Tranio
1982
- American PlayhouseTV showTV show · as David · 1 episode
- Kiss My GritsMovieMovie · as Dolin T. Pike
- Tomorrow's ChildMovieMovie · as Cliff Bender
1981
- Incident at CrestridgeMovieMovie · as Clint Larsen
- The WaveMovieMovie · as Ben Ross
1980
- The Lathe of HeavenMovieMovie · as George Orr
1979
- Mind Over MurderMovieMovie · as Jason
- The Gathering, Part IIMovieMovie · as George
1978
- Deadman's CurveMovieMovie · as Dean Torrence
- French QuarterMovieMovie · as Kid Ross / Inspector Sordik
- Mourning Becomes ElectraTV showTV show · as Orin Mannon · 5 episodes
- Summer of My German SoldierMovieMovie · as Anton Reiker
1977
- Grand JuryMovieMovie · as Bobby Allen
- Portrait of Grandpa DocMovieMovie · as Bruce - as a Young Man
- The GatheringMovieMovie · as George
1975
- The Last SurvivorsMovieMovie · as Michael Larsen
1974
- The Lives of Benjamin FranklinTV showTV show
1973
- PeegeMovieMovie
- The AffairMovieMovie · as Jamie Patterson
1972
- The Jerusalem FileMovieMovie · as David Armstrong
1971
- Been Down So Long It Looks Like Up to MeMovieMovie · as Fitzgore
1970
- The Strawberry StatementMovieMovie · as Simon