Lamon Archey Explained

Lamon Archey
Birth Name:Lamon Dezjon Archey
Birth Date:9 April 1981
Birth Place:Daly City, California, U.S.
Years Active:2010–present
Children:4

Lamon Dezjon Archey (; born April 9, 1981)[1] [2] is an American actor. He is known for the roles of Mason Wilder on the CBS soap opera The Young and the Restless (2012 to 2014), Eli Grant on the NBC soap opera Days of Our Lives (2017 to 2022, 2023, 2024), and D'Angelo Carter on The CW series All American (2020 to present).

Early life

Archey was born in Daly City, California and raised in San Mateo by his grandparents.[3] He played baseball and football during his first two years of high school.[1] He was an only child and he has described his younger self as an introvert. Archey saw his mother sporadically because she moved often, but he developed a strong bond with his grandparents.[4] He had very little contact with his father, who died when he was 20 years old.[5]

Archey graduated from San Mateo High School.[6] After graduation, he worked as a carpenter and installed hardwood floors for two years. In 2001, he decided to move to Los Angeles and live with his uncle. He spent about ten years working as an emergency veterinarian technician.[7] [8]

Career

Less than a year after moving to Los Angeles, Archey was approached by a modeling scout while attending a job fair.[9] He eventually landed modeling jobs for Macy's, Gap Inc., Kohl's, Armani and Dolce & Gabbana. In 2004, he was chosen by Beyoncé to play her love interest in the music video for Destiny's Child's "Cater 2 U". He credits modeling with helping him break out of his shell.

Archey's manager, Michael Bruno, advised him that if he took acting classes, he could get him a job on a soap opera. He was cast in a short film, Let's Get Laid! (2010).[10] Archey also appeared in television commercials for Chase Bank, McDonald's, and Gap Inc. After about two years of acting classes, he was ready to give up. He finally booked two episodes as an under-five on Days of Our Lives, playing Centerville Cop in 2011.

In October 2012, Archey was cast in the recurring role of Mason Wilder on The Young and the Restless.[11] His first air date was December 12, 2012. Archey made his last appearance on the show on January 7, 2014. In 2013, he had a recurring role on Diary of a Champion. He starred in The B Word, a short film about bulimia nervosa.[12]

In 2016, Archey made guest appearances on Cooper Barrett's Guide to Surviving Life and 2 Broke Girls. He had a recurring role on Roadies. He appeared in the film The Woman in the Red Dress.[13] He also narrated the television film Dope Boys.

In December 2016, Archey returned to Days of Our Lives in the newly created contract role of Eli Grant. The character is the grandson of Julie Olson Williams (Susan Seaforth Hayes).[14] Archey's first air date was February 23, 2017. The character of Eli was paired romantically with Lani Price (Sal Stowers).[15]

In 2017, Archey played Vince in the television film Can't Buy My Love.[16] In 2020, Archey guest starred as D'Angelo Carter in the season two finale of The CW series All American.[17] In December 2020, it was announced that Archey would reprise his role in season three in a recurring capacity.[18] He continued to make recurring appearances on the show in seasons four, five, and six.[19]

In 2021, Archey played Eli Grant in , a spin-off miniseries streaming on Peacock.[20] In June 2022, it was announced that he and his co-star, Sal Stowers, would be leaving Days of Our Lives. His last air date was in early July 2022.[21] Archey made return appearances to Days in 2023 and 2024.[22]

He appeared in the Lifetime film Every Breath She Takes (2023).[23]

Personal life

Archey has 12 tattoos. They include his son's names, his dog's name, his nickname (Mone), a Native American band, a dragon, a ram (for his astrological sign, Aries), a tribal band, the number nine, and the earth on fire.[24]

He is the cousin of screenwriter Robert J. Poole, who wrote the film The Mack (1973).

He has a son, born in 2002, from a relationship with a woman whose name is undisclosed. In 2003, Archey met Mercedes Cornett at a fashion show. They began dating three years later and eventually became engaged. They had a son, born in 2009, and a daughter, born in 2012.[25] [26]

In January 2023, Archey announced his engagement to Kristen 'Krissy' Terry. She is the marketing director for a California law firm and owns a marketing consulting agency. She also owns TerryFit Recovery, where she works as a licensed sports therapist.[27] [28] Archey and Terry first met when he tore his rotator cuff and she helped him with his physical therapy. They were married on March 25, 2023 in a formal ceremony at The Garland hotel in North Hollywood.[29] [30] They announced the birth of their daughter in August 2023.[31]

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRoleNotes
2010Let's Get Laid!SundiShort film
2014The B WordRashidShort film
2016The Woman in the Red DressVin
2023 Bomb PizzaRob

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
2011Days of Our LivesCenterville CopEpisodes: "Episode #1.11574" & "#1.11575"
2012–2014The Young and the RestlessMason WilderRecurring role
2013Diary of a ChampionTJ Lawson3 episodes
2016Cooper Barrett's Guide to Surviving LifeGuyEpisode: "How to Survive Losing Your Phone"
RoadiesDetective Rick Davidson3 episodes
2 Broke GirlsJakeEpisode: "And the 80's Movie"
2017Can't Buy My LoveVinceTelevision film
2017–2022; 2023; 2024Days of Our LivesEli GrantContract role425 episodes
2018EngagedDr. HoustonTelevision film
2020–2024All AmericanD'Angelo CarterRecurring role20 episodes
2021Eli GrantMain Cast: Season 14 episodes
2023Every Breath She TakesPaul JonesTelevision film

Music video

Notes and References

  1. Easy Does It. Days of Our Lives Bonus Section. 74–76. Kelli M. Larson. Michelle. Moro Parkerton. CBS Soaps In Depth. Bauer Media Group. May 15, 2017. 21. 20.
  2. Web site: Waldo . Garren . April 9, 2024 . Days of our Lives' Lamon Archey Celebrates His Birthday . https://web.archive.org/web/20230928004344/https://soaphub.com/days-of-our-lives/news-days/days-of-our-lives-lamon-archey-celebrates-his-birthday/ . September 28, 2023 . August 3, 2024 . Soap Hub.
  3. Photo Effects. Devin. Owens. 54–57. Soap Opera Digest. American Media, Inc.. October 21, 2013. 38. 42.
  4. Web site: June 22, 2023 . #TBT Lamon Archey . https://web.archive.org/web/20240803000345/https://www.soapoperadigest.com/content/tbt-lamon-archey3/ . August 3, 2024 . August 3, 2024 . Soap Opera Digest.
  5. Second Chances. Interviews. 54–57. Janet. Di Lauro. Soap Opera Digest. American Media, Inc.. 42. 19. May 8, 2017.
  6. Web site: February 1, 2023 . Conversations with Lamon Archey . https://web.archive.org/web/20240803183502/https://voyagela.com/interview/conversations-with-lamon-archey/ . August 3, 2024 . August 3, 2024 . voyagela.com.
  7. Web site: Brounstein . Diane . August 1, 2018 . Exclusive: Days of Our Lives Star Lamon Archey Previews Eli's Future! . https://web.archive.org/web/20230419042718/https://soaphub.com/days-of-our-lives/exclusive-days-lives-star-lamon-archey-previews-elis-future/ . April 19, 2023 . August 2, 2018 . Soap Hub.
  8. Web site: About the Actors: Lamon Archey . https://web.archive.org/web/20230606153113/https://www.soapcentral.com/theactors/archey_lamon.php . June 6, 2023 . August 3, 2024 . Soap Central.
  9. The Spilled Tea . . September 9, 2014 . December 5, 2016.
  10. Web site: Lamon Archey . https://web.archive.org/web/20210515174519/https://soaphub.com/actors/lamon-archey/ . May 15, 2021 . August 3, 2024 . Soap Hub.
  11. Web site: Rice . Lynette . October 15, 2012 . 'Young and the Restless' cast two hunks . https://web.archive.org/web/20230419021504/https://ew.com/article/2012/10/15/young-and-the-restless-adds-new-hunks/ . April 19, 2023 . August 2, 2024 . Entertainment Weekly.
  12. Web site: Clifford . Kambra . December 4, 2013 . Lamon Archey Lands Lead Role in Bulimia Nervosa Film . https://web.archive.org/web/20230624042305/https://www.soapoperanetwork.com/2013/12/lamon-archey-lands-lead-role-in-bulimia-nervosa-film . June 24, 2023 . August 3, 2024 . soapoperanetwork.com.
  13. Web site: December 21, 2016 . Lamon Archey on New Days Role . https://web.archive.org/web/20231111174605/https://www.soapoperadigest.com/content/lamon-archey-new-days-role/ . November 11, 2023 . August 3, 2024 . Soap Opera Digest.
  14. Web site: Newcomb . Roger . December 3, 2016 . Lamon Archey Joining 'Days of our Lives' . https://web.archive.org/web/20230419052437/https://www.welovesoaps.net/2016/12/lamon-archey-joining-days-of-our-lives.html . April 19, 2023 . December 5, 2016 . We Love Soaps.
  15. Web site: Who's Who in Salem: Eli Grant . https://web.archive.org/web/20240711221049/https://soapcentral.com/days-of-our-lives/whoswho/eli.php . July 11, 2024 . August 3, 2024 . Soap Central.
  16. Web site: Can't Buy My Love - Full Cast & Crew . https://web.archive.org/web/20240803230709/https://www.tvguide.com/movies/cant-buy-my-love/cast/2030220750/ . August 3, 2024 . August 3, 2024 . TV Guide.
  17. Web site: Young . Candace . February 28, 2020 . Lamon Archey Guests on CW's 'All American' Season Finale Filled With Opportunities & Big Decisions . https://web.archive.org/web/20230419052441/https://soaps.sheknows.com/days-of-our-lives/news/560594/lamon-archey-all-american-season-finale/ . April 19, 2023 . January 15, 2021 . . SHE Media.
  18. Web site: Petski . Denise . December 18, 2020 . 'All American': Lamon Archey & GG Townson Join Season 3 Of CW Drama As Recurring . https://web.archive.org/web/20240512073308/https://deadline.com/2020/12/all-american-lamon-archey-gg-townson-join-season-3-cw-drama-recurring-1234659322/ . May 12, 2024 . January 15, 2021 . . Penske Media Corporation.
  19. Web site: June 26, 2023 . Lamon Archey on his Return to Days . https://web.archive.org/web/20240803000345/https://www.soapoperadigest.com/content/lamon-archey-on-his-return-to-days/ . August 3, 2024 . August 3, 2024 . Soap Opera Digest.
  20. Web site: Cohn . Paulette . August 25, 2021 . Here's a First Look at Days of our Lives: Beyond Salem, Plus the Bananas First Trailer! . https://web.archive.org/web/20220928183423/https://parade.com/1250489/paulettecohn/days-of-our-lives-beyond-salem/ . September 28, 2022 . August 3, 2024 . Parade.
  21. Web site: Clifford . Kambra . June 24, 2022 . Lamon Archey and Sal Stowers exit Days of our Lives . https://web.archive.org/web/20220818110357/https://soapcentral.com/days-of-our-lives/news/2022/0624-lamon-archey-and-sal-stowers-exit-days-of-our-lives.php . August 18, 2022 . August 3, 2024 . Soap Central.
  22. Web site: June 18, 2024 . Lamon Archey and Sal Stowers Return to Days of our Lives to Celebrate Abe and Paulina's Juneteenth Wedding Anniversary and a 'Going Away' Party . https://web.archive.org/web/20240619012526/https://michaelfairmantv.com/lamon-archey-sal-stowers-return-to-days-of-our-lives/2024/06/18/ . June 19, 2024 . August 3, 2024 . michaelfairmantv.com.
  23. Web site: Remington . Kaylee . March 25, 2023 . 'Every Breath She Takes' movie premiere on Lifetime: How to watch for free . https://web.archive.org/web/20230606225041/https://www.cleveland.com/tv/2023/03/every-breath-she-takes-movie-premiere-on-lifetime-how-to-watch-for-free-32523.html . June 6, 2023 . August 3, 2024 . cleveland.com.
  24. Web site: Reichardt . Nancy M . October 4, 2017 . Lamon Archey Dishes on Tattoos . https://web.archive.org/web/20180621015848/https://www.uexpress.com/soaps-tune-in-tomorrow/2017/10/4/lamon-archey-dishes-on-tattoos . June 21, 2018 . January 21, 2018 . uExpress.com . Universal Uclick.
  25. Web site: McDonough . Ashley . December 6, 2020 . Hunky 'Days Of Our Lives' Star Lamon Archey On Maintaining His Sex Symbol Status and Becoming A Family Man . https://web.archive.org/web/20230927182558/https://www.essence.com/love/days-of-our-lives-star-lamon-archey-profile/ . September 27, 2023 . 2023-03-26 . Essence . en-US.
  26. Web site: Raiford . Tiffany . 2021-02-13 . 10 Things You Didn't Know about Lamon Archey . https://web.archive.org/web/20231201070205/https://tvovermind.com/lamon-archey/ . December 1, 2023 . 2023-03-26 . TVovermind . en-US.
  27. Web site: Parkerton . Michelle . January 31, 2023 . Days of Our Lives Star Lamon Archey Is Engaged to Kristen Terry . https://web.archive.org/web/20240413070433/https://www.soapsindepth.com/posts/days-of-our-lives/days-of-our-lives-star-lamon-archey-is-engaged-to-kristen-terry . April 13, 2024 . August 2, 2024 . Soaps in Depth.
  28. Web site: Thomas . Michael . Days of Our Lives Actor Lamon Archey Gets Engaged . https://web.archive.org/web/20230326142534/https://www.soapoperanews.net/2023/01/days-of-our-lives-actor-lamon-archey.html . March 26, 2023 . 2023-03-26 . Soap Opera News.
  29. Web site: Parkerton . Michelle . April 7, 2023 . Days' Lamon Archey Marries Kristen Terry! . https://web.archive.org/web/20231208203115/https://www.soapsindepth.com/posts/days-of-our-lives/days-lamon-archey-marries-kristen-terry . December 8, 2023 . August 2, 2024 . Soaps in Depth.
  30. Web site: Bowe . Jillian . April 10, 2023 . Days of Our Lives Star Lamon Archey Gets Married . https://web.archive.org/web/20230521043828/https://daytimeconfidential.com/2023/04/10/days-of-our-lives-star-lamon-archey-gets-married . May 21, 2023 . September 24, 2023 . . Confidential Media, Inc. (SAY Media).
  31. Web site: Beckley . Bryan . September 20, 2023 . Lamon Archey Welcomes Baby Girl . https://web.archive.org/web/20240803000144/https://www.soapoperadigest.com/content/lamon-archey-welcomes-baby-girl/ . August 3, 2024 . September 24, 2023 . . American Media, Inc..

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