Randy Davison

Randy Davison
Randy Davison
	Davison in 2017
Born	Randy Lee Davison; May 17, 1971 (age 54); Boise, Idaho, U.S.
Alma mater	Capital High School; Boise State University;
Occupation	Actor
Years active	1992–present
Known for	Hemet, or the Landlady Don't Drink Tea; Mank; Montross: Blood Rules; The United States vs. Billie Holiday;
Notable credits	Proximity; Pulp Friction; Not This Part of the World; Touch;
Television	America's Funniest People
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Randy Lee Davison (born (1971-05-17)May 17, 1971) is an American actor who appeared in the films The United States vs. Billie Holiday (2021) as Joseph McCarthy, Mank (2020), Hemet, or the Landlady Don't Drink Tea (2023), Not This Part of the World (1995), and Touch (2022). In the 1990s, Davison appeared in the television show America's Funniest People as Edith Bunker and as Senex in Boise State University's production of A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum.

Early life

Davison graduated from Capital High School and is a theatre major out of Boise State University.^[1] In 1992, Davison appeared on America's Funniest People as Edith Bunker and as Popeye being Elvis.^[2] The following year, he participated in the Irene Ryan Acting competition at the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival regional conference for his monologue in the play The Four Bagger.^[3] In 1994, Davison starred as Phil in Boys' Life at BSU,^[4] tied for top honors at the Student Programs Board's stand-up comedy competition Just Another One Night Stand.^[5]

Career

Davison's journey into acting was inspired during his grade school years when he saw a boy playing a bear in the youth production of The Jungle Book^[6] and catching a performance of The Tempest in 7th grade.^[7]

Early in his career, Davison co-starred in the film Not This Part of the World.^[8] Before joining SAG-AFTRA, his work experience came from being an extra on movies sets and doing voice-over projects. Davison relocated to San Diego after booking a commercial for Southwest Airlines.^[7] His acting career set him up with work at UC San Diego School of Medicine.^[9] Davison co-starred with Jayma Mays in a production of The Ruling Class at The Knightsbridge Theatre in Los Angeles, CA.^[10]

In 2017, he contributed his voice to Uncharted Regions, a radio drama by Neal Hallford^[11] featuring Gigi Edgely, John Billingsley and Larry Nemeck.^[12] Davison worked on a film called Carbon in 2018, shot in San Diego.^[13] In the 2020s, he portrayed the maitre d' of the Cafe Trocadero in Mank, Joseph McCarthy in The United States vs. Billie Holiday,^[1] a sheriff in Hemet, or the Landlady Don't Drink Tea,^[14] and acted in Touch.^[9] Davison was one of the last people photographed with Tom Sizemore before his death in 2023.^[15] He was nominated at the Pacific Southwest Emmy Awards for hosting the 2024 San Diego Film Awards.^[16]

Filmography

Feature films
Year	Title	Role	Ref.
1995	Not This Part of the World	Randy	^[8]
2011	River of Darkness	State Trooper
2017	Daydream Hotel	Voltaire
2019	Carbon	Daniel 'Zeke' Thomas	^[13]
2020	Proximity	Dr. Kozlov	^[17]
	Becoming Lola	Char
	Mank	Maitre d'	^[1]^[18]^[17]
	Blood on Her Badge	Captain Grant
2021	The United States vs. Billie Holiday	Joseph McCarthy	^[1]^[18]^[17]^[19]
	Angel Mountain	George
	Simple Twist	Andrew Bridger
	Mystery Highway	Paladin / Rich / Greyson
2022	Top Gun: Maverick	Naval Aviator
2022	Montross: Blood Rules	Frank Henderson	^[17]
2023	Ronald's Little Factory	Brother Wood
2023	Hemet, or the Landlady Don't Drink Tea	Sheriff Hunting	^[14]

Short films
Year	Title	Role	Ref.
2020	Limbo	Hitman	^[6]
2021	Pulp Friction	Gary	^[20]
2021	Immortal Game	Peter
2022	Touch	Victim	^[9]
2023	Just Married - Italian Style	Angelo

Television
Year	Title	Role	Notes
1992	America's Funniest People	Edith Bunker / Popeye / Elvis	^[2]^[5]
2003	Scrubs	Urine Lab Technician	Episode: "My Journey"^[17]^[21]
2004	24	Agent Devereux	Episode: "Day 3: 8:00 a.m.-9:00 a.m."
2013	The Daily Show	Keith Meyer	Episode: "Phil Jackson"
2013	Unusual Suspects	Neal Bross	Episode: "The Last Resort"^[17]
2014	Masters of Sex	Wired Male	Episode: "Mirror, Mirror"
2016	Sex Sent Me to the ER	Dr. Phillips	Episode: "Three's a Crowd"^[17]
2016	Wynonna Earp	Revenant Biker	Episode: "Leavin' on Your Mind"

Stage credits

Year	Title	Role	Location	Ref.
2016	Medea	Aegeus	Horton Grand Theatre, San Diego, California
2016	It Had to Be You	Frank's Brain	Diversionary Theatre, San Diego, California	^[22]
2003	The Ruling Class	Tucker	Knightsbridge Theatre, Los Angeles, California	^[23]
1998	A Midsummer Night's Dream	Demetrius	Kings and Clowns, Torrance, California
—	The Two Gentlemen of Verona	Valentine	—	^[7]
1997	The Winter's Tale	Polixienes	Stage II, Morrison Center, Boise State University	^[24]
1996	The Tempest	Francisco	Idaho Shakespeare Festival, Boise, Idaho	^[25]^[26]
	The Merry Wives of Windsor	John Rugby	Idaho Shakespeare Festival, Boise, Idaho	^[26]^[27]
	Twelfth Night	Feste	Idaho Shakespeare Festival, Boise, Idaho	^[26]
	Drop	Zip	Stage II, Morrison Center, Boise State University	^[28]
	Charlotte's Web	Templeton	Idaho Theater for Youth, Western States Tour	^[29]
	Talk Radio	Stu Noonan	Stage II, Morrison Center, Boise State University	^[30]
1995	Bodies and Minds Intertwine: Uncle Petey	Patrick Flannigan	Boise State University, Boise, Idaho	^[31]
	Bodies and Minds Intertwine: Still Life	Ensemble of Couples	Boise State University, Boise, Idaho
	Bodies and Minds Intertwine: Cavemen	Ronald	Boise State University, Boise, Idaho
	Bodies and Minds Intertwine: Bugbear	Dancer	Boise State University, Boise, Idaho
	The Playboy of the Western World	Michael Flaherty	Stage II, Morrison Center, Boise State University	^[32]^[33]
	A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum	Senex	Boise State University, Boise, Idaho	^[34]
1994	...And It Shows: Death of a Princess	Max	Boise State University, Boise, Idaho	^[35]
	...And It Shows: Out West	Brother	Boise State University, Boise, Idaho
	...And It Shows: A Lonely Impulse of Delight	Jim	Boise State University, Boise, Idaho
	...And It Shows: The Leading Scorer	David	Boise State University, Boise, Idaho
	Boys' Life	Phil	Stage II, Morrison Center, Boise State University	^[4]
1993	Pvt. Wars	Gately	Stage II, Morrison Center, Boise State University	^[36]
	Bus Stop	Carl	Boise State University, Boise, Idaho	^[37]
	The Four Bagger		Stage II, Morrison Center, Boise State University	^[3]
1992	The Human Comedy	Tobey	Stage II, Morrison Center, Boise State University	^[38]
	Les Liaisons Dangereuses	Le Chevalier Danceny	Boise State University, Boise, Idaho	^[39]
	Pal Joey	Mr. Swift	Special Events Center, Boise State University	^[40]
—	Savage/Love	—	Boise State University, Boise, Idaho	^[41]

References

^ ^a ^b ^c ^d Johnson, Mark (2020-11-12). "Boise actor to appear in David Fincher's 'Mank,' a movie that's already getting Oscar buzz". KTVB. Retrieved 28 February 2022.
^ ^a ^b Bossick, Karen (1992-11-28). "'Funniest' features Idaho impersonators, bouncing baby". Idaho Statesman. p. 29 – via Newspapers.com.
^ ^a ^b "'The Four Bagger' featured in BSU Showcase". Boise State University: 10. 1993-01-19.
^ ^a ^b Cronen, Michele (1994-03-05). "Actors present a realistic 'Boys' Life'". The Idaho Statesman. p. 31. Retrieved 2023-06-18 – via Newspapers.com.
^ ^a ^b "Students win SPB stand-up honors". Boise State University. 1994-04-26.
^ ^a ^b "An Exclusive Interview with American Actor Randy Davison". Waterloo Times. 2021-05-18. Retrieved 2023-09-23.
^ ^a ^b ^c "Meet Randy Davison | Actor and Voice-over Artist". SHOUTOUT SOCAL. 2023-05-02. Retrieved 2023-10-04.
^ ^a ^b "Not This Part of the World". The Idaho Statesman. 1995-10-06. p. 64. Retrieved 2023-09-03 – via Newspapers.com.
^ ^a ^b ^c Frausto, Elisabeth (2023-06-06). "La Jolla resident has special effect on local film up for San Diego Film Awards". La Jolla Light. Retrieved 2023-06-07.
^ Magaro, Tami (2022-05-17). "Randy Davison". The Inner World of Filmmaking (Podcast). Retrieved 30 May 2022.
^ Accomando, Beth (2017-09-21). "Podcast Episode 126: Horrible Imaginings And 'Uncharted Regions'". KPBS Public Media. Retrieved 2022-06-03.
^ Hallford, Neal. "The Actors". Uncharted Regions. Retrieved 2022-06-03.
^ ^a ^b Manson, Bill (2018-11-28). "Raul Urreola's night shoot". San Diego Reader. Retrieved 28 February 2022.
^ ^a ^b Elling, Regina (2023-11-16). "Filming of indie thriller 'Hemet, or the Landlady Don't Drink Tea,' in Ramona was a family affair". Ramona Sentinel. Retrieved 2023-11-21.
^ "La muerte de Tom Sizemore: la desgarradora última foto que había preocupado a sus fans". La Nación (in Spanish). 2023-03-06. Retrieved 2023-09-23.
^ "2025 Pacific Southwest Emmys". National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences. 2025.
^ ^a ^b ^c ^d ^e ^f ^g "Randy Davison". TV Guide. Retrieved 2023-09-27.
^ ^a ^b Boise & The Movies: Meet Randy Davison - In two Oscar-nominated movies. KTIK-FM. 2021-04-23. Retrieved 2023-09-23.
^ Hay, Carla (2021-02-25). "Review: 'The United States vs. Billie Holiday,' starring Andra Day". CULTURE MIX. Retrieved 2023-09-23.
^ Forbes, Sumner (2022-09-13). "Pulp Friction Featured, Reviews Film Threat". Film Threat. Archived from the original on 2022-09-14. Retrieved 2023-07-09.
^ "Randy Davison - Rotten Tomatoes". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved 2023-04-17.
^ Dixon, David (2016-07-01). "Relationship Comedies in University Heights – San Diego Story". San Diego Story. Retrieved 2023-05-04.
^ Soto, Natalie (2003-11-13). "Sex, Incest and Murder Equal a Comical Combo". Pasadena Weekly.
^ "Boise State University Department of Theatre Arts: The Winter's Tale by William Shakespeare". Boise State University. 1997.
^ "The Tempest". Shakespeare Quarterly. 48 (5): 753–761. 1997. ISSN 0037-3222. JSTOR 2871364.
^ ^a ^b ^c Copsey, Doug (2006). With Our Good Will: 30 Years of Shakespeare in Idaho. Caxton Press. p. 234. ISBN 978-0-87004-456-4.
^ "The Merry Wives of Windsor". Shakespeare Quarterly. 48 (5): 693–696. 1997. ISSN 0037-3222. JSTOR 2871353.
^ Madden, Dano (1998). Drop. Samuel French, Inc. ISBN 978-0-573-62256-4.
^ Flagg, Marianne (1996-05-10). "'Charlotte's Web' comes to life". The Idaho Statesman. p. 51. Retrieved 2023-09-23 – via Newspapers.com.
^ "Boise State University Department of Theatre Arts presents Talk Radio Written by Eric Bogosian". Boise State University. 1996.
^ "Boise State University Theatre Presents Bodies and Minds Intertwine". Boise State University. 1995.
^ "Boise State Theatre Department Presents The Playboy of the Western World by John Millington Synge". Boise State University. 1995.
^ Schwend, Michelle (1995-04-19). "Richard Klautsch directs Playboy of the Western World". Boise State University.
^ "Boise State University Departments of Theatre Arts and Music: A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum". Boise State University. 1995.
^ "Boise State University Theatre Arts Dept. Presents ...And It Shows". Boise State University. 1994.
^ "Boise State University Theatre Majors Association presents Showcase Pvt. Wars". Boise State University. 1993.
^ Proctor, David (1993-04-10). "'Bus Stop' not great, but student cast fills roles well". The Idaho Statesman. p. 27. Retrieved 2023-09-23 – via Newspapers.com.
^ "The Human Comedy A new play Based on the Novel by William Saroyan". Boise State University. 1992.
^ Krieger, Diane (1992-04-16). "BSU's 'Les Liaisons Dangereuses' is more farce than fierce". The Idaho Statesman. p. 31. Retrieved 2023-09-23 – via Newspapers.com.
^ "Boise State University Departments of Theatre Arts and Music Presents Pal Joey". Boise State University. 1992.
^ "SAVAGE/LOVE by Sam Shepard Directed by James Fisk". Boise State University.

External links

Randy Davison at IMDb

[ktvb-1] Johnson, Mark (2020-11-12). "Boise actor to appear in David Fincher's 'Mank,' a movie that's already getting Oscar buzz". KTVB. Retrieved 28 February 2022.

[:0-2] Bossick, Karen (1992-11-28). "'Funniest' features Idaho impersonators, bouncing baby". Idaho Statesman. p. 29 – via Newspapers.com.

[:4-3] "'The Four Bagger' featured in BSU Showcase". Boise State University: 10. 1993-01-19.

[:1-4] Cronen, Michele (1994-03-05). "Actors present a realistic 'Boys' Life'". The Idaho Statesman. p. 31. Retrieved 2023-06-18 – via Newspapers.com.

[:3-5] "Students win SPB stand-up honors". Boise State University. 1994-04-26.

[:9-6] "An Exclusive Interview with American Actor Randy Davison". Waterloo Times. 2021-05-18. Retrieved 2023-09-23.

[:11-7] "Meet Randy Davison | Actor and Voice-over Artist". SHOUTOUT SOCAL. 2023-05-02. Retrieved 2023-10-04.

[:2-8] "Not This Part of the World". The Idaho Statesman. 1995-10-06. p. 64. Retrieved 2023-09-03 – via Newspapers.com.

[:6-9] Frausto, Elisabeth (2023-06-06). "La Jolla resident has special effect on local film up for San Diego Film Awards". La Jolla Light. Retrieved 2023-06-07.

[Podcast-10] Magaro, Tami (2022-05-17). "Randy Davison". The Inner World of Filmmaking (Podcast). Retrieved 30 May 2022.

[11] Accomando, Beth (2017-09-21). "Podcast Episode 126: Horrible Imaginings And 'Uncharted Regions'". KPBS Public Media. Retrieved 2022-06-03.

[12] Hallford, Neal. "The Actors". Uncharted Regions. Retrieved 2022-06-03.

[:7-13] Manson, Bill (2018-11-28). "Raul Urreola's night shoot". San Diego Reader. Retrieved 28 February 2022.

[:12-14] Elling, Regina (2023-11-16). "Filming of indie thriller 'Hemet, or the Landlady Don't Drink Tea,' in Ramona was a family affair". Ramona Sentinel. Retrieved 2023-11-21.

[15] "La muerte de Tom Sizemore: la desgarradora última foto que había preocupado a sus fans". La Nación (in Spanish). 2023-03-06. Retrieved 2023-09-23.

[16] "2025 Pacific Southwest Emmys". National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences. 2025.

[:10-17] ^ ^a ^b ^c ^d ^e ^f ^g "Randy Davison". TV Guide. Retrieved 2023-09-27.

[:8-18] Boise & The Movies: Meet Randy Davison - In two Oscar-nominated movies. KTIK-FM. 2021-04-23. Retrieved 2023-09-23.

[19] Hay, Carla (2021-02-25). "Review: 'The United States vs. Billie Holiday,' starring Andra Day". CULTURE MIX. Retrieved 2023-09-23.

[:02-20] Forbes, Sumner (2022-09-13). "Pulp Friction Featured, Reviews Film Threat". Film Threat. Archived from the original on 2022-09-14. Retrieved 2023-07-09.

[21] "Randy Davison - Rotten Tomatoes". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved 2023-04-17.

[22] Dixon, David (2016-07-01). "Relationship Comedies in University Heights – San Diego Story". San Diego Story. Retrieved 2023-05-04.

[23] Soto, Natalie (2003-11-13). "Sex, Incest and Murder Equal a Comical Combo". Pasadena Weekly.

[24] "Boise State University Department of Theatre Arts: The Winter's Tale by William Shakespeare". Boise State University. 1997.

[25] "The Tempest". Shakespeare Quarterly. 48 (5): 753–761. 1997. ISSN 0037-3222. JSTOR 2871364.

[:5-26] Copsey, Doug (2006). With Our Good Will: 30 Years of Shakespeare in Idaho. Caxton Press. p. 234. ISBN 978-0-87004-456-4.

[27] "The Merry Wives of Windsor". Shakespeare Quarterly. 48 (5): 693–696. 1997. ISSN 0037-3222. JSTOR 2871353.

[28] Madden, Dano (1998). Drop. Samuel French, Inc. ISBN 978-0-573-62256-4.

[29] Flagg, Marianne (1996-05-10). "'Charlotte's Web' comes to life". The Idaho Statesman. p. 51. Retrieved 2023-09-23 – via Newspapers.com.

[30] "Boise State University Department of Theatre Arts presents Talk Radio Written by Eric Bogosian". Boise State University. 1996.

[31] "Boise State University Theatre Presents Bodies and Minds Intertwine". Boise State University. 1995.

[32] "Boise State Theatre Department Presents The Playboy of the Western World by John Millington Synge". Boise State University. 1995.

[33] Schwend, Michelle (1995-04-19). "Richard Klautsch directs Playboy of the Western World". Boise State University.

[34] "Boise State University Departments of Theatre Arts and Music: A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum". Boise State University. 1995.

[35] "Boise State University Theatre Arts Dept. Presents ...And It Shows". Boise State University. 1994.

[36] "Boise State University Theatre Majors Association presents Showcase Pvt. Wars". Boise State University. 1993.

[37] Proctor, David (1993-04-10). "'Bus Stop' not great, but student cast fills roles well". The Idaho Statesman. p. 27. Retrieved 2023-09-23 – via Newspapers.com.

[38] "The Human Comedy A new play Based on the Novel by William Saroyan". Boise State University. 1992.

[39] Krieger, Diane (1992-04-16). "BSU's 'Les Liaisons Dangereuses' is more farce than fierce". The Idaho Statesman. p. 31. Retrieved 2023-09-23 – via Newspapers.com.

[40] "Boise State University Departments of Theatre Arts and Music Presents Pal Joey". Boise State University. 1992.

[41] "SAVAGE/LOVE by Sam Shepard Directed by James Fisk". Boise State University.

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Davison in 2017
Born	Randy Lee Davison (1971-05-17) May 17, 1971 (age 54) Boise, Idaho, U.S.
Alma mater	Capital High School Boise State University
Occupation	Actor
Years active	1992–present
Known for	Hemet, or the Landlady Don't Drink Tea Mank Montross: Blood Rules The United States vs. Billie Holiday
Notable credits	Proximity Pulp Friction Not This Part of the World Touch
Television	America's Funniest People