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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, 1981. He is famous for playing Marcel Gerard in the TV show The Originals. He also played Zane Anders in Younger. Another well-known role was Special Agent Quentin Carter in 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. This means he has both African American and Filipino heritage.
Charles Michael Davis's Acting Journey
Charles Michael Davis began his acting career at an event called Actors, Models, and Talent for Christ (AMTC). Before acting, he worked as a model. He appeared in print ads and commercials for big brands like Nike and FootLocker.
Early TV Appearances
Davis started getting roles in popular TV shows. He appeared in That's So Raven, a fun show about a girl with visions. He also had roles in Switched at Birth and Grey's Anatomy. In 2011, he joined the cast of The Game. He played Kwan Kirkland, a quarterback for a football team.
Becoming Marcel in The Originals
A big moment in his career came in 2013. Charles Michael Davis was chosen for a main role in The Originals. This show is a spin-off from The Vampire Diaries. In The Originals, he played Marcel Gerard. Marcel is a powerful vampire who rules New Orleans. Davis was a main character on the show from 2013 to 2018.
Roles in Younger and NCIS: New Orleans
After The Originals, Davis joined the show Younger. He first appeared in 2017. He played Zane Anders, a character in the comedy-drama series. He became a main cast member for the show's fifth season. In March 2020, Davis took on another important role. He joined NCIS: New Orleans as Special Agent Quentin Carter. He was a main cast member for the sixth and seventh seasons of the show.
Other Projects and Appearances
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. He played a character going through a breakup. In March 2022, he returned to the world of vampires. He appeared as Marcel Gerard again in the TV series Legacies.
Filmography
Movies
| Year | Title | Role |
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| 2009 | Thanksgiving Seconds | Les |
| 2010 | Night and Day | Hicks |
| 2013 | The Proposal | Charles |
| 2014 | The Learning Curve | Frank |
| 2015 | Ur in Analysis | Mike |
| Battle Scars | Ramirez | |
| 2018 | Younger: Candy Shop | Zane |
| No Sleep ‘til Christmas | Josh Wright | |
| 2019 | Same Time, Next Christmas | Jeff Williams |
Television Shows
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| That's So Raven | Trevor | Episode: "Save the Last Dance" | |
| 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 | Guest appearances |
| Grey's Anatomy | Dr. Jason Myers | Recurring role in Season 9 | |
| The Vampire Diaries | Marcel Gerard | Episode: "The Originals" | |
| 2013–18 | The Originals | Marcel Gerard | Main cast |
| 2017–21 | Younger | Zane Anders | Recurring and main cast |
| 2018 | Jane the Virgin | Jeffrey Mullins | Guest appearance |
| Z Nation | Talker Rioter | Guest appearance | |
| 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 | Guest appearance |
Web Series
| Year | Title | Role | Episode |
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| 2018 | Sideswiped | Josh | "Deal Breakers" |
Music Videos
| Year | Title | Artist |
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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
