Greg Tarzan Davis

Gregory Davis, Jr. (born September 25, 1993), better known as Greg Tarzan Davis is an American actor. Born in New Orleans 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 Top Gun: Maverick 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).

Greg Davis
Greg Davis at the 2018 BET Social Awards
Born
Gregory Davis Jr.

(1993-09-25) September 25, 1993
New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
Alma materLouisiana State University
Occupation(s)Actor, martial artist
Years active2016–present

Early life and education

Gregory Davis Jr. was born on September 25, 1993, in New Orleans. He was born to Gregory Davis, Sr. and Colette Butler. His father was a boxer,[2] while his mother worked in telecommunications. He has a large family. He graduated from Edna Karr High School in 2011 and he was a running back on the football team. Davis attended Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge, where he majored in elementary education and teaching.[3] He was first enrolled in dental college at LSU but after his freshman year, he decided to switch majors. Davis graduated in 2015.

Career

While attending LSU, Davis began his career on social media posting comic videos on the Instagram and Vine platforms doing comedy skits and videos. He posted under the pseudonym "TheRealTarzan".

Davis created a weekly soap opera on Instagram titled Living with Jane and followed it with a sequel, Living with Jane 2. Davis wrote, produced, recorded, and acted as every character in the weekly soap opera.[4]

In his last semester in college, Davis took up acting and starred in an LSU theater production of By the Way, Meet Vera Stark playing the character of Leroy Barksdale. After graduating in 2015, Davis started as an Elementary School Teacher for the Louisiana State University Laboratory School teaching 1st-3rd graders. Davis decided to pursue acting after "I realized it was time to change careers after preaching to my students that they should follow their dreams no matter what."[3] After almost two years of teaching, Davis switched his focus to acting. Davis has done modeling with companies such as Nike and Coca-Cola.[4]

He began performing in various stage plays and films throughout the New Orleans area. He landed a guest role as Reece on the hit TV series Chicago P.D. in 2017.

Acting

In 2018, Davis moved to Los Angeles to focus on his acting career.[5] 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.[6]

In December 2021, it was announced that Davis has joined the cast of ABC's medical drama series Grey's Anatomy.[7] 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 Top Gun: Maverick.[8] Davis then starred as Degas in the 2023 film Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One, and will reprise his role in the untitled eighth Mission: Impossible film, scheduled for a 2025 release. All three films star Tom Cruise, whom Davis is friends with.[9]

Personal life

Davis has an intricate workout plan and enjoys baking and cooking.[5] He holds a 2nd degree black belt in Taekwondo.

Filmography

Films
Key
† Denotes films that have not yet been released
YearTitleRoleNotes
2017WokeBrandon FergusonShort film
2017ControversyPharaoh PittmanTV movie
2018Tales from the Hood 2KahadTV movie
2020The Call of the WildOrchard Worker
2022Top Gun: MaverickLieutenant Javy "Coyote" Machado[8]
2023Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part OneDegas
2025Untitled eighth Mission: Impossible film†Filming

Television series
YearTitleRoleNotes
2017Chicago P.D.ReeceEpisode: "Don't Bury This Case"
2019Grand HotelJonesEpisode: "Curveball"
2020All RiseFreddie DavidsonEpisode: "The Tale of Three Arraignments"
2020-21Good TroubleZionEpisodes: "Truths and Dares", "Trap Heals", "Capoeira" (uncredited)
2021–presentGrey's AnatomyDr. Jordan WrightRecurring role

References
  1. "'Mission: Impossible' Director Teases New Cast Additions, Including Cary Elwes and Indira Varma". The Wrap. 2021-03-11. Archived from the original on 2021-04-22. Retrieved 2021-05-12.
  2. "Greg Davis "True Champ"". BoxRec. Archived from the original on 2022-01-13. Retrieved 2022-01-13.
  3. Au, Quade (2 August 2021). "Interview With Greg Tarzan Davis". PIBE Magazine. Archived from the original on 2022-01-13. Retrieved 2022-01-13.
  4. "Greg Tarzan Davis". TV Maze. April 19, 2017. Archived from the original on December 9, 2021. Retrieved January 13, 2022.
  5. Massicot, Kelly (1 June 2021). "Greg Tarzan Davis". MyNewOrleans. Archived from the original on 2021-11-10. Retrieved 2022-01-13.
  6. Kroll, Justin (May 20, 2021). "Greg Tarzan Davis Signs With ICM Partners". deadline.com.
  7. "'Grey's Anatomy': Greg Tarzan Davis Joins ABC Medical Drama As Recurring". Deadline. November 8, 2021. Archived from the original on November 8, 2021. Retrieved January 12, 2022.
  8. "Top Gun Day Celebrates 35th Anniversary With a Return to Theaters". CBR. 2021-05-06. Archived from the original on 2021-05-12. Retrieved 2021-05-12.
  9. "Rob Delaney, Cary Elwes Among New Additions To 'Mission: Impossible 7' Cast". Deadline Hollywood. March 11, 2021. Archived from the original on March 11, 2021. Retrieved March 11, 2021.
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