Greg Tarzan Davis Explained

Greg Davis
Occupation:Actor
Years Active:2016–present
Nationality:American

Greg Tarzan Davis is an American actor. He began in theater, moved to Los Angeles, and starting his acting career. In 2022, he played the role of Javy "Coyote" Machado in the film.[1] In 2021, he received a recurring role on ABC's series Grey's Anatomy. He also had a supporting role in the horror film Tales from the Hood 2 (2018).

Career

Before becoming an actor, Davis worked as an elementary school teacher. "I realized it was time to change careers after preaching to my students that they should follow their dreams no matter what," he said.[2]

In 2018, Davis moved to Los Angeles to focus on his acting career.[3] He played Kahad in the horror-comedy direct-to-video anthology film Tales from the Hood 2. Davis recently recurred on Freeform's Good Trouble and had a guest-starring role in CBS's All Rise.

In May 2021, Davis signed with ICM Partners.[4] In December 2021, it was announced that Davis has joined the cast of ABC's medical drama series Grey's Anatomy.[5] It was his first major role; he portrays Dr. Jordan Wright, who is from Minnesota, the favorite of Dr. Nick Marsh (Scott Speedman), and crosses paths with main character Meredith Grey (Ellen Pompeo).

Davis portrayed Lieutenant Javy "Coyote" Machado in the 2022 film .[6] Davis then starred as Degas in the 2023 film , and will reprise his role in the untitled eighth Mission: Impossible film, scheduled for a 2025 release.[7]

Personal life

Davis has an intricate workout plan and enjoys baking and cooking.

Filmography

Films

Year Title Role Notes
2017 Woke Brandon Ferguson Short film
2017 Controversy Pharaoh Pittman TV movie
2018 Tales from the Hood 2 Kahad
2020 The Call of the Wild Orchard Worker
2022 Lieutenant Javy "Coyote" Machado
2023 Degas
2025 Filming

Television series

Year Title Role Notes
2017 Chicago P.D. Reece Episode: "Don't Bury This Case"
2019 Grand Hotel Jones Episode: "Curveball"
2020 All Rise Freddie Davidson Episode: "The Tale of Three Arraignments"
2020-21 Good Trouble Zion Episodes: "Truths and Dares", "Trap Heals", "Capoeira" (uncredited)
2021–22Grey's Anatomy Dr. Jordan Wright Recurring role

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2021-03-11. 'Mission: Impossible' Director Teases New Cast Additions, Including Cary Elwes and Indira Varma. 2021-05-12. The Wrap. en-US. 2021-04-22. https://web.archive.org/web/20210422090911/https://www.thewrap.com/mission-impossible-cast-cary-elwes-indira-varma/. live.
  2. Web site: Au . Quade . 2 August 2021 . Interview With Greg Tarzan Davis . 2022-01-13 . PIBE Magazine . en . 2022-01-13 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220113191637/https://www.pibemagazine.com/editors-pick/greg-tarzan-davis . live .
  3. Web site: Massicot . Kelly . 1 June 2021 . Greg Tarzan Davis . 2022-01-13 . MyNewOrleans . en . 2021-11-10 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211110164106/https://www.myneworleans.com/greg-tarzan-davis/ . live .
  4. Web site: Greg Tarzan Davis Signs With ICM Partners. Justin. Kroll. May 20, 2021. deadline.com.
  5. Web site: 'Grey's Anatomy': Greg Tarzan Davis Joins ABC Medical Drama As Recurring. Deadline. November 8, 2021. January 12, 2022. November 8, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211108181428/https://deadline.com/2021/11/greys-anatomy-greg-tarzan-davis-recurring-crossover-station-19-trailer-1234867541/. live.
  6. Web site: 2021-05-06. Top Gun Day Celebrates 35th Anniversary With a Return to Theaters. 2021-05-12. CBR. en-US. 2021-05-12. https://web.archive.org/web/20210512074839/https://www.cbr.com/top-gun-day-35th-anniversary-theater-return/. live.
  7. Web site: Rob Delaney, Cary Elwes Among New Additions To 'Mission: Impossible 7' Cast . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20210311211509/https://deadline.com/2021/03/rob-delaney-cary-elwes-mission-impossible-7-cast-1234712563/ . March 11, 2021 . March 11, 2021 . Deadline Hollywood. March 11, 2021 .