Garry Davis 1921 – 2013

Biography

From Hollywood bit parts to global peace crusader, Garry Davis carved an unlikely path that challenged the very concept of nationality itself. The Bar Harbor-born actor abandoned the glitz of tinseltown to become one of the 20th century’s most radical voices for human unity, renouncing his U.S. citizenship in 1948 and declaring himself a “citizen of the world.” It was a declaration that made headlines and made enemies—yet Davis never wavered.

For decades, Davis championed world government and dismantling borders, founding the World Citizens Movement and assembling thousands who shared his audacious vision. He lived what he preached, traveling relentlessly across continents and speaking truth to power when few dared. While mainstream society dismissed him as a dreamer, Davis proved that one person’s conviction could ripple outward, inspiring activists and idealists worldwide to imagine a radically different future.