Owen Davis Jr.

Owen Davis Jr. was an American actor known mainly for his film work, though he also acted on stage. Born in New York City in 1907, he was the son of the dramatist Owen Davis and the actress Elizabeth Breyer. He studied at The Choate School and Yale University, where he was a leading drama student. His Broadway debut came in 1928 in Carry On, a play his father had written. His first screen role was opposite Walter Huston, and he later toured with Huston on stage. With more stage experience behind him, he moved to Hollywood and focused on films. He spent the summer of 1929 in summer stock at the Elitch Theatre as the juvenile. During World War II he served in the United States Army, and afterward he became a television producer, with credits including The Chevrolet Tele-Theatre. He died in 1949.