An American actor, born in Regensburg, Germany. He is the son of the American diplomat Richard Townsend Davis. He graduated from San Jose State University., where he obtained a bachelor's degree in theater, and from there he moved to Dallas, Texas. He joined the Dallas Theater Center and obtained a Master of Arts in 1982. His career included more than sixty theatrical performances, in addition to directing many other artistic works. He is known for Magnolia (1999), RoboCop (1987), and The Alamo (2004).