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Bruce Davison Biography

Birth Place:
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Profession
Actor, director, producer

Fast Facts

  • Made his Broadway debut in Tiger at the Gates in 1968
  • Made his movie debut in Last Summer in 1969
  • Has appeared with Ian McKellen in the films Six Degrees of Separation (1993), Apt Pupil (1998), X-Men (2000) and X2 (2003)
  • Directed his first feature-length project in 2001, the Showtime movie Off Season
  • Is a volunteer/spokesperson for several AIDS organizations

Awards

  • 1991Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture: winner
  • 1991Independent Spirit Awards-Best Supporting Male: winner
  • 1990Oscar-Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role: nominated

Relationships