Charles Michael Davis facts for kids
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Charles Michael Davis
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Davis at PaleyFest 2014 for The Originals.
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| Born | December 1, 1984 Dayton, Ohio, U.S.
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| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2005–present |
Charles Michael Davis is an American actor. He was born on December 1, 1984. He is famous for playing Marcel Gerard in the TV show The Originals. He also played Zane Anders in Younger. You might also know him as Special Agent Quentin Carter from NCIS: New Orleans.
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Early Life and Background
Charles Michael Davis grew up in Dayton, Ohio. He went to Stebbins High School in Riverside. Later, he studied at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio. His family background is interesting. His father is from Kentucky and his mother is from Manila, which is in the Philippines. He has three sisters.
Charles Michael Davis's Acting Career
Charles Michael Davis started his career at an event for actors and models. He also worked as a model. You might have seen him in commercials for big brands like Nike.
Early TV Appearances
He appeared in several popular TV shows. These include That's So Raven, Switched at Birth, and Grey's Anatomy. In 2011, he got a regular role on the show The Game. He played Kwan Kirkland, a quarterback for a football team.
Becoming Marcel in The Originals
In 2013, Charles Michael Davis got a big role. He was cast as Marcel Gerard in The Originals. This show is a spin-off from The Vampire Diaries. In The Originals, his character Marcel is a vampire who rules New Orleans. He was a main character on the show from 2013 to 2018.
Roles in Younger and NCIS: New Orleans
After The Originals, Davis joined the cast of the comedy-drama Younger. He first appeared in the fourth season. Then, he became a main character for the fifth season. In March 2020, he joined NCIS: New Orleans. He played Special Agent Quentin Carter in this crime show.
Music Videos and Other Projects
Charles Michael Davis has also appeared in music videos. In 2020, he starred in the music video for "What's Love Got to Do with It". This was a remix by Kygo of the famous Tina Turner song. In 2022, he returned to the world of The Vampire Diaries spin-offs. He appeared as Marcel Gerard in the show Legacies.
Film and Television Roles
Charles Michael Davis has been in many films and TV shows. Here is a list of some of his work.
Film Appearances
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2009 | Thanksgiving Seconds | Les | Short film |
| 2010 | Night and Day | Hicks | TV movie |
| 2013 | The Proposal | Charles | Short film |
| 2014 | The Learning Curve | Frank | Short film |
| 2015 | Ur in Analysis | Mike | TV movie |
| Battle Scars | Ramirez | ||
| 2018 | Younger: Candy Shop | Zane | Short film |
| No Sleep ‘til Christmas | Josh Wright | TV movie | |
| 2019 | Same Time, Next Christmas | Jeff Williams | TV movie |
Television Shows
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2005 | Noah's Arc | Applicant #2 | One episode |
| That's So Raven | Trevor | One episode | |
| 2011 | Switched at Birth | Liam Lupo | Recurring role in Season 1 |
| 2011–12 | The Game | Kwan Kirkland | Recurring role in seasons 4-5 |
| 2013 | The Client List | Ben Dalton | Two episodes |
| Grey's Anatomy | Dr. Jason Myers | Recurring role in Season 9 | |
| The Vampire Diaries | Marcel Gerard | One episode | |
| 2013–18 | The Originals | Marcel Gerard | Main cast |
| 2017–21 | Younger | Zane Anders | Recurring and main cast role |
| 2018 | Jane the Virgin | Jeffrey Mullins | One episode |
| Z Nation | Talker Rioter | One episode | |
| 2019 | Chicago P.D. | Blair Williams | Recurring role in Season 6 |
| For the People | Ted | Main cast in Season 2 | |
| 2020–21 | NCIS: New Orleans | Quentin Carter | Main cast in seasons 6-7 |
| 2022 | Legacies | Marcel Gerard | One episode |
Web Series
| Year | Title | Role | Episode | Notes |
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| 2018 | Sideswiped | Josh | Deal Breakers | Episode 3 |
Music Videos
| Year | Title | Artist | Notes |
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| 2011 | Mi Ricordo | J. Ralph | |
| 2020 | What's Love Got to Do With It? | Kygo, Tina Turner |
See also
In Spanish: Charles Michael Davis para niños
