Dana Davis facts for kids

Dana Davis is an American actress, voice actress, and author. She is famous for her roles in popular TV shows like Heroes and 10 Things I Hate About You. Many people also know her as the voice of Kit in the animated series Craig of the Creek.

Early Life and Education

Dana Davis was born in Davenport, Iowa. While growing up, she attended North High School. Besides acting, Dana is also a talented musician. She is a trained violinist and went to Loyola Marymount University. In 2006, she graduated with a degree in Music.

Acting Career

Dana Davis has appeared in many movies and television shows. She has a talent for playing different kinds of characters, from superheroes to high school students.

On-Screen Roles

One of Dana's first big movie roles was in Raise Your Voice, where she acted alongside Hilary Duff. She also played Peyton in the popular basketball movie Coach Carter and Lisa Hines in the horror film Prom Night.

On television, Dana became well-known for playing Monica Dawson in the second season of the superhero show Heroes. Her character, Monica, had the amazing ability to copy any physical skill she saw. This meant she could instantly become an expert at things like martial arts or gymnastics just by watching someone else do them.

From 2009 to 2010, Dana starred as Chastity Church in the TV series 10 Things I Hate About You. She also had a main role as Carmen Phillips in the legal drama Franklin & Bash. Over the years, she has made guest appearances in many other famous shows, including Gilmore Girls, The O.C., and Grey's Anatomy.

Voice Acting

Besides acting on screen, Dana Davis is also a successful voice actress. She lends her voice to characters in animated shows. Her voice work includes playing Kelly in Star vs. the Forces of Evil and Lonnie in She-Ra and the Princesses of Power.

One of her most famous voice roles is Kit in the Cartoon Network show Craig of the Creek. Kit is a friendly and business-savvy kid who runs a trading post called the Trading Tree by the creek.

Career as an Author

When she is not acting, Dana Davis writes books for young adults. She uses the pen name "Dana L. Davis" for her novels. Her books often explore interesting stories and characters that teenagers can relate to.

Her first book, Tiffany Sly Lives Here Now, was released in 2018. She has written several other novels since then, including The Voice In My Head (2019), Rome and Jewel (2021), Somebody I Used to Know (2022), and Fake Famous (2023).

See also

In Spanish: Dana Davis para niños