William Stanford Davis

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Actor

Birth Date: August 7, 1951

Age: 73 years old

Birth Place: St. Louis, Missouri

Awards

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William Stanford Davis is an American director, actor, producer, and writer. Davis was nominated for a NAACP Image Awards in 2023 for "Abbott Elementary."

Credits

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Side QuestStream

Actor
Series
2025
85%

Sherri

Guest
Talk
2022

The Jennifer Hudson ShowStream

Guest
Talk
2022

Abbott ElementaryStream

Actor
Mr. Johnson
Series
2021
99%

Abbott ElementaryStream

Guest Star
Mr. Johnson
Series
2021
99%

Tamron HallStream

Guest
Talk
2019

Dead Women Walking

Actor
Warden
Show
2018

Holly Day

Actor
Thaddeus
Movie
2018

Please Stand ByStream

Actor
Creed
Movie
2017
58%

Chicago MedStream

Guest Star
Ed Brennan
Series
2015

Code BlackStream

Guest Star
Emmanuel
Series
2015

Passenger From San Francisco

Actor
Movie
2014

Ray DonovanStream

Guest Star
Potato Pie
Series
2013
72%

L.A. Superheroes

Actor
Hal
Movie
2013

The MiddleStream

Guest Star
Projectionist
Series
2009

Across the Hall

Actor
Custodian
Movie
2009

Terminator: The Sarah Connor ChroniclesStream

Guest Star
Series
2008
85%

The Big Bang TheoryStream

Guest Star
Dry Cleaner
Series
2007
81%

Saving GraceStream

Guest Star
Series
2007
76%

SharkStream

Guest Star
Series
2006
52%

Sons & Daughters

Guest Star
Series
2006

Criminal MindsStream

Guest Star
Series
2005

BonesStream

Guest Star
Floyd Barber
Series
2005
90%

The CloserStream

Guest Star
Homeless Man
Series
2005
83%

Self-Medicated

Actor
Gabe
Movie
2005

A Lot Like Love

Actor
Priest
Movie
2005

Desperate HousewivesStream

Guest Star
William
Series
2004
72%

Cold CaseStream

Guest Star
Series
2003

Jimmy Kimmel Live!Stream

Guest
Talk
2003

Robbery Homicide Division

Guest Star
Series
2002

The GuardianStream

Guest Star
Series
2001

The DistrictStream

Guest Star
Series
2000

CSI: Crime Scene InvestigationStream

Guest Star
Series
2000

The Prophecy 3: The Ascent

Actor
Portly Coroner
Movie
2000

Ragdoll

Actor
Pere
Movie
1999

The Secret Diary of Desmond Pfeiffer

Guest Star
Series
1998
20%

Ally McBealStream

Guest Star
Series
1997
61%

The PracticeStream

Guest Star
Series
1997

Running Time

Actor
Buzz
Movie
1997

Touched by an AngelStream

Guest Star
Series
1994

NYPD BlueStream

Guest Star
Howard Jackson
Series
1993
83%

Good Morning America

Guest
News
1975

Photos

William Stanford Davis, Tyler James Williams, Chris Perfetti, Lisa Ann Walter, Sheryl Lee Ralph, and Quinta Brunson in 'Abbott Elementary's Season 4 finaleChris Perfetti and William Stanford Davis in 'Abbott Elementary' Season 4 finaleWilliam Stanford Davis in 'Abbott Elementary's Season 4 finaleCourtney Taylor, Quinta Brunson, Benjamin Norris, William Stanford Davis, Sheryl Lee Ralph, and Lisa Ann Walter in 'Abbott Elementary' Season 4 Episode 17 - 'Karaoke'William Stanford Davis at the 2025 SAG AwardsWilliam Stanford Davis attends the 30th Annual Critics Choice Awards at Barker Hangar on February 07, 2025 in Santa Monica, California.William Stanford Davis, Tyler James Williams, and Danny DeVito in 'Abbott Elementary's crossover with 'It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia'William Stanford Davis, Tyler James Williams, and Danny DeVito in 'Abbott Elementary's crossover with 'It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia'William Stanford Davis and Lisa Ann Walter attend Netflix's Golden Globe Afterparty 2025William Stanford Davis attends the 82nd Annual Golden Globe Awards at The Beverly Hilton on January 05, 2025 in Beverly HillsWilliam Stanford Davis in 'Abbott Elementary's Crossover with 'It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia'Janelle James, Quinta Brunson, Tyler James Williams, William Stanford Davis, Lisa Ann Walter, Chris Perfetti, and Sheryl Lee Ralph in 'Abbott Elementary's crossover with 'It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia'

News aboutWilliam Stanford Davis

Janelle James, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Tyler James Williams, Quinta Brunson, Chris Perfetti, and Lisa Ann Walter in 'Abbott Elementary'

‘Abbott Elementary’: Everything We Know About Season 5 So Far

 'Abbott Elementary' Season 4 cast

‘Abbott Elementary’ Finale: Janine, Gregory & Team Take a Field Trip to the Please Touch Museum (PHOTOS)

 Quinta Brunson in 'Abbott Elementary' Season 4

When Is ‘Abbott Elementary’s Season 4 Finale Airing?

 Jeff Goldblum attends the 30th Annual Critics Choice Awards at Barker Hangar on February 07, 2025 in Santa Monica, California and SANTA MONICA, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 07: Sarah Michelle Gellar attends the 30th Annual Critics Choice Awards at Barker Hangar on February 07, 2025 in Santa Monica, California and SANTA MONICA, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 07: Lamorne Morris attends the 30th Annual Critics Choice Awards at Barker Hangar on February 07, 2025 in Santa Monica, California.

Critics Choice Awards 2025 Red Carpet Arrivals: Sarah Michelle Gellar & More (PHOTOS)

 William Stanford Davis, Tyler James Williams, and Danny DeVito in 'Abbott Elementary's crossover with 'It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia'
Spoiler Alert

‘Abbott Elementary’: William Stanford Davis on Going Toe-to-Toe With Danny DeVito’s Frank Reynolds

 Janelle James, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Tyler James Williams, Quinta Brunson, Chris Perfetti, and Lisa Ann Walter in 'Abbott Elementary'

When Does ‘Abbott Elementary’ Season 4 Return? Everything We Know So Far

 'Abbott Elementary' and 'It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia' Meet in crossover photos

‘Abbott Elementary’ Crossover: ‘It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia’s Gang Meets the Faculty in First Look (PHOTOS)

 Charlie Day, Quinta Brunson, and Rob McElhenney behind the scenes of 'Abbott Elementary's crossover with 'It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia'

‘Abbott Elementary’: The ‘Always Sunny in Philadelphia’ Characters Sign in as Visitors in New Promo (VIDEO)

 'Abbott Elementary's Season 4 Christmas Episode

‘Abbott Elementary’ Gears Up for a Schemmenti Family Christmas in First Look (PHOTOS)

 Quinta Brunson in 'Abbott Elementary' Season 4

‘Abbott Elementary’ Unveils Season 4 Episode Titles

 Quinta Brunson and Tyler James Williams in the 'Abbott Elementary' Season 4 premiere

‘Abbott Elementary’ Trailer: Will HR Uncover Janine & Gregory’s Romance in Season 4? (PHOTOS)

 Abbott Elementary - Fall TV Preview
Fall Preview

Quinta Brunson Is Making the Grade

 Brian Tee, Natalie Zea, and Justin Hartley

‘Passions’ Debuted 25 Years Ago: 11 Stars Who Appeared on the Soap

 Lana Condor and Tyler James Williams in 'Abbott Elementary'

‘Abbott Elementary’: Gregory Takes Lana Condor on a Double Date in New Photos

 Josh Segarr, Kimia Behpoornia, Quinta Brunson, and Benjamin Norris in 'Abbott Elementary' Season 3 Premiere
Spoiler Alert

‘Abbott Elementary’ Season 3 Premiere: Inside Janine’s District Job, Status With Gregory & More

 Tyler James Williams and Quinta Brunson in 'Abbott Elementary' Season 3

‘Abbott Elementary’ Season 3 Trailer Teases What’s Next for Gregory & Janine (VIDEO)

 The cast of 'Abbott Elementary' Season 3
Exclusive

‘Abbott Elementary’ Stars Go Behind the Scenes of Season 3 (VIDEO)

 William Stanford Davis Career Retrospective

‘Abbott Elementary’ Star William Stanford Davis Looks Back on His Career (VIDEO)

 william stanford davis
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William Stanford Davis Gives ‘Abbott Elementary’ Cast Classroom Superlatives (VIDEO)

 The cast of 'Abbott Elementary'

‘Abbott Elementary’ Renewed for Season 3 at ABC

 Abbott Elementary Season 2 cast
Spoiler Alert

‘Abbott Elementary’: Did the Season 2 Premiere Live Up to the Hype? (POLL)

 Abbott Elementary - Season 2 - Tyler James Williams and Janelle James

‘Abbott Elementary’: The Teachers Face New Challenges in Season 2 Trailer (VIDEO)

 Abbott Elementary Quinta Brunson cast Key art season 2

‘Abbott Elementary’: School’s Back in Session for Season 2 in a First Look (PHOTOS)