David Brian

Brian James Davis (August 5, 1914 – July 15, 1993), better known as David Brian, was an American actor. He is best known for his role in Intruder in the Dust, for which he received critical acclaim and a Golden Globe nomination. Brian's other notable film roles were in The Damned Don't Cry (1950), This Woman Is Dangerous (1952), Springfield Rifle (1952), Dawn at Socorro (1954), and The High and the Mighty (1954).

On February 8, 1960, Brian was awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame at 7021 Hollywood Boulevard.

Early years Brian was born Brian Davis in New York City.

Television In the 1950s and 1960s, Brian was active in television with guest roles in dozens of shows ranging from dramatic to comedic, from Rawhide to I Dream of Jeannie. In 1954 and 1955, he portrayed the lead character on the TV show Mr. District Attorney, a role he originated on radio.

Brian has a star in the television section of the Hollywood Walk of Fame. It was dedicated on February 8, 1960.

Personal life Brian was married to Bonita Fiedler; they divorced in 1948. At the time of the suit, Brian was married to Adrian Booth, an actress known as Lorna Gray.

Brian's marriage to Booth also had legal problems. In 1949, columnist Jimmie Fidler reported that Booth's "recent marriage to actor David Brian has been set aside by an L.A. judge because of illegalities in his divorce from a former mate".

Death Brian died July 15, 1993, of heart disease and cancer in Sherman Oaks, California.

Filmography

Film

Television