Bruce Davison. Acting experience and professionalism

Bruce Davison is a famous actor, director and producer. For his many years of career, he starred in two hundred films, was the director of several films and the producer of one. He continues to work now, and the respectable age does not interfere with it at all.

Facts from biography

Date of birth of Bruce Davison - 1946, June 28. It happened in Philadelphia. Mom Bruce - Marian - worked as a secretary. Father - Claire Davison - had the education of an architect, professionally engaged in music and moonlighting as a draftsman.

In 1949, my parents divorced. Mother went to work at the plant and brought up her son alone. He saw his father quite rarely.

At the age of 18, Bruce graduated from the local school and left for New York.

Film career

Bruce entered the New York School of Art by accident. He came to support his friend, who was auditioned for admission. After graduation, Davison started his career on Broadway. He participated in several famous productions, one of which is the "Glass Menagerie". The role of John Merrick the young actor performed brilliantly. She brought him one of three theater prizes. Then he was offered the first role in the movie.

In 1969, director Frank Perry invited Bruce to play the young man Dan in his film "Last summer." This was the beginning of a long, but a great way for a famous actor.

After that, Bruce was already recognized by connoisseurs of cinema. A tall, young, blue-eyed blonde, he immediately caught his eye, even in episodic roles.

In 1971, the screenshots of the horror film "Willard", where Davison plays unhealthy in terms of the human psyche. This work has strengthened the success of the young actor. Suggestions for filming began to fall on him dozens.

1977 also became a success for Bruce. His role in the prison drama "Myopia" convinced critics of the talent of the actor and the ability to play diverse roles. Davison did not work without work. He had to participate in two or three films a year.

In the period from the early 70's to the late 80's the actor manages to act in more than one hundred pictures.

In the 21st century, the actor does not slow down his activities. He participates in such famous projects as "X-Men" - the first and second parts, "The Verdict for Money", "The Crime Based on Hatred." Interesting is the fact that the first actor, who was approved for the role in "X-Men," was just Davison.

The list of famous TV shows with his participation is very impressive. To it it is possible to carry "Speaking with ghosts", "Law and order", "To survive", "Castle". There are so many films and serials with his participation that the enumeration of all would take a long time. The longest participation of the actor in multi-series projects was in "Star Cruiser Galaxy", "Think Like a Culprit" and "Speak with Ghosts."

Achievements and achievements

The main success in the film career of Bruce Davison is the nomination in 1990 for the main prize - "Oscar". He got there only 20 years after filming. The film "The close friend" has got in some nominations, but Bruce and has not received the treasured award.

In 1991, Davison won the Golden Globe Award for David's role in the drama "A Close Friend." This same work has brought Bruce one more award - the "Independent Spirit" award, which is awarded by the association of directors in the field of non-commercial cinema.

The actor was also awarded the Emmy statuette for participating in the film "Able Disciple" in 1998. And in 2002 he received "Day Emmy" - for his successful participation in the daytime television series.

Bruce is endowed with not only an acting talent. He is the director of several projects - "Harry and Hendersons", where he still played one of the main roles, "The Dead Season." He also produced the film "Heavenly Cutter", which was released in the 1980s.

Personal life

The first time Bruce Davison married in 1972 on actress Jesse Walton. But the marriage lasted a couple of years, and they parted.

The second time Bruce tied himself in the bonds of Hymen in 1986 with the actress of French origin Lisa Pelican. In 10 years they had a son, Eaton. And after 10 they decided to divorce.

In April 2006, Bruce will marry again. This time his wife becomes Michelle Corrie, who at that time was already pregnant. A month after the wedding, their eldest daughter, Sofia Lucinda, was born. And in a few years another daughter is born. The actor and his family live in Los Angeles.

The legend of American cinema with many years of experience is Bruce Davison. Films and series with his participation are known and loved by many. The actor made a huge contribution to the development of the film industry in general and American cinema in particular.