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13 January 1938, Toronto, Ontario, Canada more

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Formerly owned and operated the Vancouver-based William Davis Centre for... more

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Weekly DVD & Blu-Ray Chopping List 9/29/2009
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			Year	Gross (USD)	Rating
1.	Medium Raw: Night of the Wolf (post-production) (2010)	Dr. Robert Parker	2010	-	-

2.	Damage (2009)		2009	-	5.6 (222)

3.	The Thaw (2009)	Ted	2009	-	5.4 (1,083)

4.	"Caprica" (2009)	Minister Chambers (1 episode, 2009)	2009	-	-
	1 TV episode: "Caprica: Pilot (#1.0)" Minister Chambers
5.	The Shortcut (2009)	Benjamin	2009	-	4.9 (424)

6.	Possession (2009/I)	Hypnotist	2009	-	8.8 (193)

7.	Something Evil Comes (2009) (TV)	Mr. Dutton	2009	-	3.7 (9)

8.	Reverse (2008)	Chris	2008	-	-

9.	Passengers (2008)	Jack	2008	-	5.6 (7,361)

10.	A Pickle (2008)	Mack	2008	-	-

11.	"Fear Itself" (2008)	Father Chris (1 episode, 2008)	2008	-	6.6 (229)
	1 TV episode: "Fear Itself: In Sickness and in Health (#1.4)" Father Chris
12.	Web of Desire (2008) (TV)	Charles Friedman	2008	-	5.0 (19)

13.	The Femme Fatale (2008) (V)	Sam	2008	-	-

14.	"Masters of Science Fiction" (2007)	The President (1 episode, 2007)	2007	-	6.7 (271)
	1 TV episode: "Masters of Science Fiction: The Awakening (#1.2)" The President
15.	Numb (2007/I)	Peter	2007	-	6.8 (3,547)

16.	Judicial Indiscretion (2007) (TV)	Senator Garland Wolf	2007	-	6.1 (108)

17.	The Messengers (2007)	Colby Price	2007	-	5.2 (12,402)

18.	"Canadian Comedy Shorts" (1999)	Finance Minister (1 episode, 2006)	2006	-	4.9 (43)
	1 TV episode: "Canadian Comedy Shorts: (#10.9)" Finance Minister
19.	The Secret of Hidden Lake (2006) (TV)	Judge Landers	2006	-	5.2 (80)

20.	Sisters (2006/I)	Dr. Bryant	2006	-	4.1 (470)

21.	Her Fatal Flaw (2006) (TV)	Richard O'Brien	2006	-	5.5 (62)

22.	Dark Storm (2006) (TV)	General Killion	2006	-	3.6 (342)

23.	The Janitors (2006)	Harvey	2006	-	8.9 (13)

24.	"Supernatural" (2005)	College Professor (1 episode, 2006)	2006	-	9.0 (181)
	1 TV episode: "Supernatural: Scarecrow (#1.11)" College Professor
25.	"Stargate SG-1" (1997)	Damaris / Ori Prior Damaris (2 episodes, 2005-2006)	2006	-	8.6 (12,599)
	AKAs: La porte des étoiles (Canada: French title: dubbed version) 2 TV episodes: "Stargate SG-1: The Fourth Horseman: Part 2 (#9.11)" Ori Prior Damaris "Stargate SG-1: Babylon (#9.8)" Damaris
26.	Goose on the Loose (2006)	Alphonse David	2006	-	5.6 (66)

27.	Dark Pines (2005) (TV)	Shannon Fraser	2005	-	7.1 (5)

28.	"Robson Arms" (2005)	Dr. Carlisle Wainwright (10 episodes, 2005)	2005	-	5.6 (136)
	10 TV episodes: "Robson Arms: Aftershock (#1.13)" Dr. Carlisle Wainwright "Robson Arms: The Recipe (#1.11)" Dr. Carlisle Wainwright "Robson Arms: Educating Alicia (#1.10)" Dr. Carlisle Wainwright "Robson Arms: The Lonely Passion of Mr Tan (#1.9)" Dr. Carlisle Wainwright "Robson Arms: A Material Breach (#1.8)" Dr. Carlisle Wainwright 5 episodes not shown.
29.	Max Rules (2005)	Rick Brinkley	2005	-	4.2 (107)

30.	"Tilt" (2005)	Father Mike (1 episode, 2005)	2005	-	6.5 (294)
	1 TV episode: "Tilt: Nobody Ever Listens (#1.8)" Father Mike
31.	The Last Round (2005)	Mitchell	2005	-	8.9 (21)

32.	The Cost of Living (2005/II)	Mark Mortinson	2005	-	8.8 (11)

33.	The X Files: Resist or Serve (2004) (VG)	(voice) Cigarette Smoking Man / CGB Spender	2004	-	8.6 (231)

34.	Packing Up (2004)	Jenkins	2004	-	-

35.	"The Murdoch Mysteries" (2004)	Alderman Godfrey Shepcote (1 episode, 2004)	2004	-	7.7 (68)
	1 TV episode: "The Murdoch Mysteries: Except the Dying (#1.1)" Alderman Godfrey Shepcote
36.	Lyon King (2004)	Finance Minister	2004	-	7.0 (5)

37.	The Cradle Will Fall (2004) (TV)	Dist. Atty. Alex Myerson	2004	-	5.0 (96)
	AKAs: Mary Higgins Clark's The Cradle Will Fall (UK: complete title)
38.	"Kingdom Hospital" (2004)	Dean Swinton (1 episode, 2004)	2004	-	6.5 (2,542)
	AKAs: Stephen King's Kingdom Hospital (USA: complete title) 1 TV episode: "Kingdom Hospital: The Young and the Headless (#1.6)" Dean Swinton
39.	Snakehead Terror (2004)	Doc Jenkins	2004	-	3.6 (732)

40.	Word of Honor (2003) (TV)	Lewis Kaplan - Tyson's Boss	2003	-	6.6 (308)

41.	"Smallville" (2001)	Mayor Tate (2 episodes, 2002-2003)	2003	-	7.8 (20,585)
	AKAs: Smallville Beginnings (USA: rerun title) Smallville: Superman the Early Years (UK: promotional title) 2 TV episodes: "Smallville: Relic (#3.6)" Mayor Tate "Smallville: Ryan (#2.8)" Mayor Tate
42.	Arbor Vitae (2003)	Old Soul	2003	-	5.8 (5)

43.	100 Days in the Jungle (2002) (TV)		2002	-	5.9 (156)

44.	Saint Sinner (2002) (TV)	Father Michael	2002	-	3.8 (591)
	AKAs: Clive Barker's Saint Sinner (USA: complete title)
45.	The Thing (2002) (VG)	(voice) (as William Davis) Col. Whitely	2002	-	8.2 (218)

46.	"Body & Soul" (2002)	Dr. Edward A. Esseff (unknown episodes)	2002	-	1.3 (41)

47.	Damaged Care (2002) (TV)	Dr. Sam Verbush	2002	-	6.0 (168)

48.	"The X Files" (1993)	CGB Spender / 4 characters not shown (37 episodes, 1993-2002)	2002	-	9.1 (22,814)
	AKAs: The X-Files (USA) 37 TV episodes: "The X Files: The Truth: Parts 1 & 2 (#9.19)" Cigarette Smoking Man / CGB Spender "The X Files: Requiem (#7.22)" Cigarette Smoking Man / CGB Spender "The X Files: En Ami (#7.15)" Cigarette Smoking Man / CGB Spender "The X Files: Closure (#7.11)" Cigarette Smoking Man / CGB Spender "The X Files: The Sixth Extinction II: Amor Fati (#7.2)" Cigarette Smoking Man / CGB Spender 32 episodes not shown.
49.	Aftermath (2002)	Deputy Director Edwards	2002	-	4.5 (110)

50.	Polished (2002)	Philip	2002	-	7.9 (12)

51.	"Andromeda" (2000)	Professor Logitch (1 episode, 2001)	2001	-	6.4 (2,023)
	AKAs: Gene Roddenberry's Andromeda (USA: complete title) 1 TV episode: "Andromeda: Pitiless as the Sun (#2.4)" Professor Logitch
52.	"MythQuest" (2001)	Head Priest (1 episode, 2001)	2001	-	8.2 (103)
	1 TV episode: "MythQuest: The Oracle (#1.8)" Head Priest
53.	Anthrax (2001)	Tye Crow	2001	-	4.3 (122)

54.	"The Outer Limits" (1995)	Dr. Biemler / 3 characters not shown (3 episodes, 1995-2001)	2001	-	7.9 (2,120)
	AKAs: The New Outer Limits (USA: promotional title) 3 TV episodes: "The Outer Limits: Worlds Within (#7.10)" Dr. Biemler "The Outer Limits: Out of Body (#2.20)" John Wymer "The Outer Limits: The Conversion (#1.12)" Ed
55.	Mindstorm (2001)	(as William Davis) Parish	2001	-	2.4 (414)
	AKAs: Le projet Mindstorm (Canada: French title)
56.	Out of Line (2001)	Russell	2001	-	5.0 (143)

57.	"First Wave" (1998)	Sagon (1 episode, 2001)	2001	-	7.6 (680)
	1 TV episode: "First Wave: Checkmate (#3.18)" Sagon
58.	The Proposal (2001)	Agent Frank Gruning	2001	-	5.3 (372)

59.	Broken Saints (2001)	(voice) Benjamin Palmer	2001	-	7.8 (289)

60.	Becoming Dick (2000) (TV)	Dr. Hardwin	2000	-	4.7 (104)

61.	Killing Moon (2000) (TV)	Ed	2000	-	4.4 (206)

62.	Murder Most Likely (1999) (TV)	Detective Inspector	1999	-	5.7 (179)

63.	"Mentors" (1998)	Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (1 episode, 1999)	1999	-	6.2 (20)
	1 TV episode: "Mentors: The Truth Is in Here (#2.1)" Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
64.	Voyage of Terror (1998) (TV)	Dr. Norman Ellisy	1998	-	3.9 (219)
	AKAs: Die Schreckensfahrt der Orion Star (Germany) The Fourth Horseman
65.	The X Files (1998)	Cigarette Smoking Man / CGB Spender	1998	$187M	6.8 (36,327)
	AKAs: Aux frontières du réel (Canada: French title) The X Files Movie (Australia) The X-Files (USA: closing credits title)
66.	The X Files Game (1998) (VG)	Cigarette Smoking Man / CGB Spender	1998	-	8.8 (218)
	AKAs: The X-Files (USA: alternative title)
67.	Perpetrators of the Crime (1998)	Henderson	1998	-	5.0 (102)

68.	The Last Tzaddik (1998)	Mr. Drazien	1998	-	3.7 (9)

69.	The Limbic Region (1996) (TV)	Teacher	1996	-	5.7 (142)

70.	"Poltergeist: The Legacy" (1996)	Dr. Bill Nigel (1 episode, 1996)	1996	-	6.7 (423)
	1 TV episode: "Poltergeist: The Legacy: Do Not Go Gently (#1.10)" Dr. Bill Nigel
71.	Unforgettable (1996)	Dr. Smoot	1996	-	5.7 (2,117)

72.	The X-Files: The Unopened File (1996) (V)	Cigarette Smoking Man / CGB Spender	1996	-	8.5 (285)

73.	When the Vows Break (1995) (TV)	Dr. Alexander	1995	-	5.7 (33)
	AKAs: Courting Justice (USA)
74.	"Sliders" (1995)	Prof. Myman (1 episode, 1995)	1995	-	7.7 (2,932)
	1 TV episode: "Sliders: Eggheads (#1.6)" Prof. Myman
75.	Circumstances Unknown (1995) (TV)	Gene Reuschel	1995	-	4.5 (98)

76.	Not Our Son (1995) (TV)	(uncredited) Police Chief	1995	-	6.6 (91)

77.	Dangerous Intentions (1995)	Group Leader	1995	-	5.6 (103)

78.	Don't Talk to Strangers (1994) (TV)	Huddleston	1994	-	5.6 (329)
	AKAs: Dangerous Pursuit
79.	Heart of a Child (1994) (TV)	Vern	1994	-	6.0 (48)

80.	Beyond Suspicion (1994) (TV)	Capt. Dick Roth	1994	-	5.1 (52)

81.	"North of 60" (1992)	Inspector Neilsen (1 episode, 1993)	1993	-	7.3 (105)
	1 TV episode: "North of 60: Out of the Blue (#1.6)" Inspector Neilsen
82.	"Nightmare Cafe" (1992)	Doctor (1 episode, 1992)	1992	-	7.9 (119)
	1 TV episode: "Nightmare Cafe: Sanctuary for a Child (#1.5)" Doctor
83.	"Street Justice" (1991)	Badgely (1 episode, 1992)	1992	-	6.3 (46)
	1 TV episode: "Street Justice: Homecoming (#1.12)" (as William Davis) Badgely
84.	Diagnosis Murder (1992) (TV)	Marvin Parkins	1992	-	6.5 (192)
	AKAs: A Diagnosis of Murder (UK)
85.	The Hitman (1991)	(as William Davis) Dr. Atkins	1991	-	4.8 (1,001)

86.	Omen IV: The Awakening (1991) (TV)	(uncredited) Lawyer	1991	-	3.5 (2,073)

87.	"MacGyver" (1985)	Judge (1 episode, 1991)	1991	-	8.0 (5,714)
	1 TV episode: "MacGyver: Trail of Tears (#6.20)" Judge
88.	"21 Jump Street" (1987)	Judge / 3 characters not shown (3 episodes, 1987-1991)	1991	-	7.2 (1,978)
	3 TV episodes: "21 Jump Street: Crossfire (#5.18)" Judge "21 Jump Street: Champagne High (#2.17)" (as William Davis) Mr. Wickenton "21 Jump Street: Mean Streets and Pastel Houses (#1.12)" Mr. Weidlin
89.	It (1990) (TV)	Mr. Gedreau	1990	-	6.8 (22,967)
	AKAs: Stephen King's It (USA: complete title)
90.	Anything to Survive (1990) (TV)	Dr. Reynolds	1990	-	5.9 (157)

91.	"Wiseguy" (1987)	Curant / Inspector #2 (2 episodes, 1988-1989)	1989	-	7.6 (333)
	2 TV episodes: "Wiseguy: People Do It All the Time (#3.7)" Inspector #2 "Wiseguy: The Merchant of Death (#1.16)" Curant
92.	Look Who's Talking (1989)	Drug Doctor	1989	$297M	5.5 (25,367)
	AKAs: Daddy's Home
93.	Matinee (1989) (TV)	Heath Harris	1989	-	4.1 (42)
	AKAs: Midnight Matinee
94.	"Danger Bay" (1984)	Frank Norris / Jack Kane (2 episodes, 1987-1988)	1988	-	7.2 (109)
	2 TV episodes: "Danger Bay: Racing Against Time (#5.13)" Jack Kane "Danger Bay: High Flyer (#4.7)" Frank Norris
95.	"Captain Power and the Soldiers of the Future" (1987)	Arvin (1 episode, 1988)	1988	-	7.9 (285)
	1 TV episode: "Captain Power and the Soldiers of the Future: Judgement (#1.14)" Arvin
96.	The Little Match Girl (1987) (TV)	(as Bill Davis) Dr. Sam Easton	1987	-	7.1 (65)

97.	"Airwolf" (1987)	F.I.R.M. Official (4 episodes, 1987)	1987	-	4.9 (122)
	AKAs: Airwolf II (USA: new title) Atlantis Airwolf (International: English title: fourth season title) 4 TV episodes: "Airwolf: The Key (#1.16)" "Airwolf: Rogue Warrior (#1.13)" "Airwolf: Stavograd: Part 2 (#1.10)" F.I.R.M. Official "Airwolf: Stavograd: Part 1 (#1.9)" F.I.R.M. Official
98.	Deadly Deception (1987) (TV)	Lawyer	1987	-	6.6 (32)

99.	"The Beachcombers" (1972)	Dave Douglas (1 episode, 1986)	1986	-	6.5 (100)
	AKAs: Beachcombers (Canada: English title: last season title) 1 TV episode: "The Beachcombers: Trial Balloon (#15.10)" Dave Douglas
100.	Head Office (1985)	(as William Davis) University Dean	1985	-	5.3 (537)

101.	The Cuckoo Bird (1985) (TV)	Ted	1985	-	4.2 (5)

102.	"SCTV Channel" (1983)	Man On The Phone (1 episode, 1984)	1984	-	8.3 (70)
	1 TV episode: "SCTV Channel: Half Wits/Save the World Parade (#1.14)" Man On The Phone
103.	The Dead Zone (1983)	(as William Davis) Ambulance Driver	1983	-	7.3 (17,590)

			Year	Gross (USD)	Rating
1.	Reverse (2008)	(writer)	2008	-	-

2.	"49th and Main" (2006)	(unknown episodes)	2006	-	-

3.	Packing Up (2004)	(writer)	2004	-	-

4.	Exchange (2003/II)	(writer)	2003	-	-

5.	"The X Files" (1993)	(1 episode, 2000)	2000	-	9.1 (22,814)
	AKAs: The X-Files (USA) 1 TV episode: "The X Files: En Ami (#7.15)" (written by)

			Year	Gross (USD)	Rating
1.	Reverse (2008)		2008	-	-

2.	"49th and Main" (2006)	(unknown episodes)	2006	-	-

3.	Packing Up (2004)		2004	-	-

4.	Exchange (2003/II)		2003	-	-

			Year	Gross (USD)	Rating
1.	"49th and Main" (2006)	executive producer (unknown episodes)	2006	-	-

2.	Exchange (2003/II)	(producer)	2003	-	-

		Year	Gross (USD)	Rating
1.	Packing Up (2004)	2004	-	-

2.	Exchange (2003/II)	2003	-	-

Thanks				Year	Gross (USD)	Rating
	1.	The Jester (2008)	(very special thanks)	2008	-	-

			Year	Gross (USD)	Rating
1.	Exhuming 'The Messengers' (2007) (V)	Himself	2007	-	5.3 (5)

2.	The X Files: The Making of 'The Truth' (2004) (V)	Himself / Cigarette Smoking Man	2004	-	7.6 (22)

3.	"Critical Eye" (2002)	Himself - Host	2002	-	-

4.	Smoking: Why Can't I Quit? (2000) (TV)	Host	2000	-	-

5.	The Cigarette Smoking Man Revealed (1999) (V)	(also archive footage) Himself / Cigarette Smoking Man	1999	-	9.2 (17)

6.	The X-Files Movie Special (1998) (TV)	Cigarette Smoking Man / CGB Spender	1998	-	7.6 (69)

7.	Inside the X Files (1998) (TV)	Himself	1998	-	7.5 (146)

8.	"The Jack Docherty Show" (1997)	Himself - Guest (1 episode, 1998)	1998	-	4.4 (7)
	AKAs: Not the Jack Docherty Show (title for episodes with guest hosts) 1 TV episode: "The Jack Docherty Show: (1998-01-19)" Himself - Guest
9.	"Terminal City" (1998)	Himself	1998	-	-


1.	Secrets of the X Files, Part 2 (1996) (TV)	(uncredited) Cigarette Smoking Man/CGB Spender

2.	Secrets of the X Files, Part 1 (1995) (TV)	(uncredited) Cigarette Smoking Man/CGB Spender

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Appeared in a Petro Canada advertisement promoting the Canadian Olympic Torch Relay in 1987 as the kindly father of a young Neve Campbell. more

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