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• Bruce Davison has appeared in numerous Broadway, film and television productions. He is most recognized for his role as Senator Kelly in the movie X-Men and its sequel, X2. He also appears in the television remake of Knight Rider, playing Charles Graiman, creator of KITT.

• Fast Facts

  1. Birth name: Bruce Davison & Bruce Davidson
  2. Born: June 28, 1946
  3. Birthplace: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
  4. Education: BFA from Penn State University
  5. Spouse: Michele Correy
  6. One Daughter: Sophia Lucinda
  7. Son From Previous Marriage: Ethan
  8. Residence: Los Angeles, California
  9. Broadway Debut: Tiger at the Gate
  10. Film Debut: Last Summer (1969)
  11. Directorial Debut: Off Season
  12. Spokesperson for several AIDS groups

• Career

  Bruce Davison starred on stage in The Normal Heart, The Elephant Man, King Lear, and The Glass Menagerie.

  After graduating from Penn State, he appeared in television productions of Harry And The Hendersons, Poor Little Rich Girl, and The Taming Of The Shrew.

  Davison is married to Michele Correy and they have one daughter, Sophia Lucinda. He also has one son, Ethan, from a previous marriage.

  Davison is slated to appear in the movie La Linea which will be released in October of 2008.

• Notable Works

  • John Merrick in The Elephant Man (1968)
  • Dan in Last Summer (1969)
  • Willard Stiles in Willard (1971)
  • Lt. Garnett DeBuin in Ulzana's Raid (1972)
  • Senator Kelly in X-Men (2000)
  • Leah's Father in The Dead Girl (2006)

• Quotes

  "A good actor is somebody who can be truthful and fascinating and interesting and enlightening."—Bruce Davison [1]

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