Louis Davis (July 16, 1884—January 13, 1948) was an American film actor. He appeared in over 75 films between 1916 and 1948.

Lew Davis
Davis in The Three Stooges film Playing the Ponies (1937)
Born	Louis Davis (1884-07-16)July 16, 1884 Buffalo, New York U.S.
Died	January 13, 1948(1948-01-13) (aged 63) Inglewood, California U.S.
Occupation	Actor
Years active	1916-1948
Spouse(s)	Kathryn West ​ (m. 1908⁠–⁠1948)​

Career

A New York native, Davis appeared in his first film in 1916. He began to achieve fame after arriving at Columbia Pictures, appearing in several Three Stooges shorts including Slippery Silks, Dizzy Doctors and Three Little Sew and Sews. His most memorable appearance was as a con man in Cash and Carry and Playing the Ponies. A versatile character actor, Lewis often appeared as villains, waiters, soldiers, lawyers, et al.[1]

Death

Davis died of a gastric hemorrhage on January 13, 1948 in Inglewood, California. His wife Kathryn survived him by 47 years and died on January 17, 1995. Both are buried in Inglewood Park Cemetery.

Partial filmography

References

External links

• Lew Davis at IMDb