Owen Gould Davis Jr. (October 6, 1907 – May 21, 1949) was an American actor known primarily for his work in film. He also performed in the theatre, making his Broadway debut in the play Carry On (1928), which his father, Owen Davis, had written.

Born in 1907 in New York City,^{[citation needed]} Davis Jr. was the son of dramatist Owen Davis^[1] and his wife, actress Elizabeth Breyer. In 1923 his father won the Pulitzer Prize for drama for his play Icebound.^{[citation needed]} When he was young, his parents opposed his having any involvement in acting.^[2]

Educated at The Choate School and Yale University,^[2] Davis was one of the leading students in the drama school. He was chosen captain of the boxing team.^{[citation needed]}

On stage, Davis made his Broadway debut in the play Carry On (1928), written by his father Owen Davis. He soon began working in film, making his screen debut with Walter Huston. Later he toured on stage with Huston. After gaining more stage experience, Davis went to Hollywood and began to specialize in movies.

Davis served in the United States Army during World War II.<^{[citation needed]} Afterward, he became a television producer.^[3] Shows produced by Davis included The Chevrolet Tele-Theatre.^[4]

He married Laina Muroni.^{[citation needed]}

Davis died on May 21, 1949. He drowned on Long Island Sound.^[3] On May 25, 1949, the Nassau County medical examiner ruled that the drowning was accidental.^[5]