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Dana Davis
Born
Alma mater Loyola Marymount University
Occupation
  • Actress
  • voice actress
  • novelist
Years active 2000–present

Dana Davis is an American actress and writer. She is well-known for her roles in popular TV shows. These include playing Monica Dawson on Heroes. She also played Chastity Church on 10 Things I Hate About You. Another big role was Carmen Phillips on Franklin & Bash.

Dana is also a talented voice actress. You might have heard her voice in shows like Star vs. the Forces of Evil and She-Ra and the Princesses of Power. She is also the voice of Kit on Craig of the Creek.

About Dana Davis

Dana Davis was born in Davenport, Iowa. She went to North High School there. Dana is a trained violinist. She studied music at Loyola Marymount University. She earned her degree in 2006.

Early Acting Roles

Dana appeared in the movie Raise Your Voice with Hilary Duff. She also had roles in many other TV shows. Some of these include Veronica Mars, That's So Raven, and The O.C.. She also appeared in Gilmore Girls and Pushing Daisies.

In 2007, Dana joined the TV series Heroes. She played Monica Dawson. Monica was a "young hero" who wanted to help others. Her character had a special power called muscle mimicry. This meant she could instantly learn any physical skill she saw.

Dana also played Peyton in the movie Coach Carter (2005). She starred as Lisa Hines in Prom Night (2008).

TV Series and Voice Acting

From 2009 to 2010, Dana played Chastity Church in 10 Things I Hate About You. She was in all 20 episodes of the show. After these episodes, Dana decided to explore new career chances. Her character was written out of the show.

Dana is also a very busy voice actress. She has lent her voice to many animated shows. These include Star vs. the Forces of Evil and She-Ra and the Princesses of Power. She is also the voice of Kit in the popular show Craig of the Creek.

Becoming a Novelist

Besides acting, Dana Davis is also a successful writer. She writes young adult novels. She uses the name "Dana L. Davis" for her books. Her first book, Tiffany Sly Lives Here Now, came out in 2018. It was published by Inkyard Press.

Her second book, The Voice In My Head, was released in 2019. Her third book, Rome and Jewel, came out in 2021. Both were also published by Inkyard Press. Dana's fourth novel, Somebody I Used to Know, was released in 2022. Her fifth novel, Fake Famous, came out in 2023.

Filmography

Movies

Year Title Role Notes
2002 No Prom for Cindy Kris Short film
2004 Raise Your Voice Denise Gilmore
2005 Coach Carter Peyton
2008 Prom Night Lisa Hines
2010 Nick of Time Stephanie Short
2014 High Moon Yama Winehart TV movie
2015 Right Girl Jackie Spencer Movie
2016 Nerdland Detective Cassidy Voice
2023 Craig Before the Creek Kit Voice
2023 Bad Connection Nina Movie

Television Shows

Year Title Role Notes
2000 Steve Harvey Show, TheThe Steve Harvey Show Episode: "Player, Interrupted"
2001 Boston Public Marie Ronning 2 episodes
2001 One on One Girl #1 / Meg Episode: "Playing Possum"
2002 Malcolm in the Middle Chandra Episode: "Poker #2"
2003 Joan of Arcadia Nicky Episode: "Bringeth It On"
2004 That's So Raven Jasmine Episode: "The Road to Audition"
2005 Point Pleasant Lucinda 3 episodes
2005 Cold Case Mathilde Jefferson Episode: "Strange Fruit"
2005 Testing Bob Ryan Movie
2005 Gilmore Girls Althea 2 episodes
2005–2006 Veronica Mars Cora Briggs 2 episodes
2005–2006 O.C., TheThe O.C. Madison 2 episodes; uncredited
2006 CSI: Miami Julia Hill Episode: "Deviant"
2006–2007 Nine, TheThe Nine Felicia Jones 13 episodes
2007 Hidden Palms Michelle Meadows Episode: "Pilot"
2007 Heroes Monica Dawson 6 episodes
2008 Pushing Daisies Barb Episode: "Frescorts"
2009 Criminal Minds Andrea Harris Episode: "Soul Mates"
2009 Relative Stranger Denise Clemons TV movie
2009 Bones Michelle Welton Episode: "The Doctor in the Den"
2009–2010 10 Things I Hate About You Chastity Church 20 episodes
2010 Grey's Anatomy Gretchen Episode: "Superfreak"
2011 Body of Proof Dora Mason Episode: "Gross Anatomy"
2011–2013 Franklin & Bash Carmen Phillips Main role
2012 Motorcity Claire Voice, recurring role
2012 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation Amanda Pedroia / Neon Kitty Episode: "Wild Flowers"
2014 Glee Tesla Episode: "Bash"
2015 Phineas and Ferb Teen Holly Voice, episode: "Act Your Age"
2016–2019 Star vs. the Forces of Evil Kelly, Lady Whosits Voice, recurring role (21 episodes)
2018–2024 Craig of the Creek Kit Voice
2018–2019 She-Ra and the Princesses of Power Lonnie, Busgirl, Bright Moon Guard #4 Voice, 16 episodes
2019-present The Morning Show Christine Guest Role
2019 Suburban ... Club Lori Mallick Television film (Lifetime)
2021-2022 Amphibia Jess Voice, 3 episodes
2022 Tales of the Jedi Village Sister Voice, episode: "Resolve"

Music Videos

Year Title Artist(s) Ref.
2009 "I Want You to Want Me" (10 Things I Hate About You version) KSM

See also

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