William B. Davis
William Bruce Davis (born January 13, 1938) is a Canadian actor and director, best known for his role as the Cigarette Smoking Man on The X-Files. Besides appearing in many TV programs and movies, Davis founded his own acting school, the William Davis Centre for Actors Study. In his personal life, Davis is an avid water-skier, lectures on skepticism at events such as the Committee for Skeptical Inquiry's CSICon, and advocates for action on climate change. In 2011 Davis published his memoir, Where There's Smoke .... The Musings of a Cigarette Smoking Man.
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| Full name at birth | William Bruce Davis
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| Claim to fame | The Cigarette Smoking Man in The X-Files
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| Date of birth | 13 January 1938
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| Place of birth | Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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| Occupation | Actor, Writer, Director, Teacher
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| Height | 6' 3" (190 cm)
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| Net worth | $2,000,000 USD
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| University | University of Toronto, BA in Philosophy
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| Talent agency | Lucas Talent (Vancouver, BC)
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- Former drama professor at Bishop's University, Canada, before opening up William Davis Centre for Acting Study.
- He has made guest appearances on all three of the longest running North American science fiction series: "The X Files" (1993), "Stargate SG-1" (1997) and "Smallville" (2001).
- Unlike his character on "The X-Files," he is an avid non-smoker and is vocally skeptical of paranormal beliefs, serving as a spokesman for both causes. However, both he and his character are atheists and water-skiers.
- His favorite "The X Files" (1993) episode is "Talitha Cumi" (3.24).
- Wrote the "The X Files" (1993) episode "En Ami" (# 7.15) 3/19/2000, which delved into the history of his character, The Cigarette-Smoking Man.
William B. Davis is known for his role in the TV series Continuum (2012) as Older Alec Sadler.
He is also known for his role in the TV movie Saint Sinner (2002) as Father Michael.
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