Owen Gould Davis Jr. (October 6, 1907 – May 21, 1949) was an American actor known primarily for his work in film. He also performed in the theatre, making his Broadway debut in the play Carry On (1928), which his father, Owen Davis, had written.
Biography Born in 1907 in New York City, Davis Jr. was the son of dramatist Owen Davis and his wife, actress Elizabeth Breyer. In 1923 his father won the Pulitzer Prize for drama for his play Icebound. When he was young, his parents opposed his having any involvement in acting.
Educated at The Choate School and Yale University, Davis was one of the leading students in the drama school. He was chosen captain of the boxing team.
On stage, Davis made his Broadway debut in the play Carry On (1928), written by his father Owen Davis. He soon began working in film, making his screen debut with Walter Huston. Later he toured on stage with Huston. After gaining more stage experience, Davis went to Hollywood and began to specialize in movies.
For the summer of 1929, Davis appeared as the "juvenile" in the Summer stock cast at the legendary Elitch Theatre.
Davis served in the United States Army during World War II.< Afterward, he became a television producer. Shows produced by Davis included The Chevrolet Tele-Theatre.
He married Laina Muroni.
Davis died on May 21, 1949. He drowned on Long Island Sound. On May 25, 1949, the Nassau County medical examiner ruled that the drowning was accidental.
Filmography Year Title Role Notes1929 They Had to See Paris Ross Peters 1930 All Quiet on the Western Front Peter 1930 Good Intentions Bud Finney 1936 Murder on a Bridle Path Edward 'Eddie' Fry 1936 Special Investigator George Fenwick 1936 Bunker Bean Bunker Bean 1936 Grand Jury Steve O'Connell 1936 The Plot Thickens Robert Wilkins 1937 The Woman I Love Mezziores 1937 It Could Happen to You! Fred Barrett 1937 Luck of Roaring Camp Davy 1938 Touchdown, Army Cadet Kirk Reynolds 1939 These Glamour Girls Greg Smith 1939 Henry Goes Arizona Danny Regan 1939 Thou Shalt Not Kill Allen Stevens 1940 Knute Rockne All American Gus Dorais (final film role)
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