Owen Gould Davis Jr. (October 6, 1907 â€" 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.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.Educated at 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 career with Walter Huston. Later he
toured on stage with Huston. After much more stage experience, Davis
went to Hollywood and began to specialize in movies.
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.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.Educated at 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 career with Walter Huston. Later he
toured on stage with Huston. After much more stage experience, Davis
went to Hollywood and began to specialize in movies.
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