Happy birthday! William B. Davis turns 88 today

The iconic and legendary actor turns 88 on Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2026.

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William B. Davis is celebrating his 88th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed actors of his generation.

Popular actor-director William B. Davis (The X-Files, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 88th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Davis, a cultural icon

Born William Bruce Davis in Toronto on January 13, 1938, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in Canadian history. Davis' not just a great actor, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little William B. hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for William B. Davis as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 88.

Happy Birthday, William B., you're the best!

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