William Pleater Davidge (17 April 1814 – 7 August 1888) was an English comedian, who came to the United States in 1850 and became identified with the American Stage.

He was born in London, and appeared as a youthful amateur at Drury Lane as James in The Miller's Maid.

[1] His first appearance in America was in August, 1850, as Sir Peter Teazle at the old Broadway Theatre, New York; later he supported many well-known actors in the metropolis and elsewhere, among them Edwin Forrest, Gustavus V. Brooke, Julia Dean, Lola Montez, and Fanny Davenport.

He was a member of F. B. Conway's "star combination," and in 1863 was one of Mrs. John Wood's company at the Olympic Theatre, where he remained two seasons.

[2] His son, William Davidge (11 March 1847 - 1899), also an actor, was born at Manchester, England, and brought to the United States when a child of three years.