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Davis Cleveland
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Davis Richard Cleveland
February 5, 2002 |
| Occupation | Actor, dentist |
| Years active | 2007–2022 |
Davis Richard Cleveland is an American actor who was born on February 5, 2002. He became well-known for playing Flynn Jones on the Disney Channel TV show Shake It Up. Davis also starred as Manny in two Nickelodeon movies, Rufus (2016) and Rufus 2 (2017).
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About Davis Cleveland
Early Life and Hobbies
Davis Richard Cleveland was born in Houston, Texas, on February 5, 2002. When he was nine years old, in 2011, he was living in Los Angeles, California. Davis enjoys many different hobbies. He likes studying martial arts and playing the guitar. He also enjoys playing video games, skateboarding, and rollerblading.
Becoming a Disney Star
In 2010, Davis Cleveland started a big role on the Disney Channel. He played Flynn Jones, who was the younger brother of CeCe, on the comedy show Shake It Up. In March 2011, he talked about his experience on the show. He told Tanya Rivero on Good Morning America that working on Shake It Up was "the best experience ever." He even said it felt like going to Disney World every morning!
Other TV Shows and Movies
Before and during Shake It Up, Davis appeared in other popular TV shows. He was in episodes of How I Met Your Mother, Desperate Housewives, Good Luck Charlie, Ghost Whisperer, and Hannah Montana. He also played Roy, Luther's little brother, in the show Zeke and Luther.
Later, Davis starred in two movies for Nickelodeon. He played the character Manny in the movie Rufus, which came out on January 18, 2016. He then returned for the sequel, Rufus 2, which was released on January 16, 2017.
Davis's Life Outside Acting
Helping Others
Davis Cleveland is also involved in charity work. He helps to raise money to find a cure for cystic fibrosis. He does this by hosting walks and supporting various other charities. It's great that he uses his platform to help people!
A New Career Path
After his acting career, Davis decided to pursue a different path. He started attending Texas A&M University School of Dentistry in 2021. He worked hard and successfully graduated in 2024. This means he is now a dentist!
Davis Cleveland's Roles
Here are some of the TV shows and movies Davis Cleveland has been in:
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2008 | Criminal Minds | Ricky | Episode: "Masterpiece" |
| 2008 | How I Met Your Mother | Andy | Episode: "The Fight" |
| 2009 | Ghost Whisperer | Tyler Harmon | Episode: "Birthday Presence" |
| 2009 | Desperate Housewives | Jeffrey | Episode: "The Story of Lucy and Jessie" |
| 2010–2013 | Shake It Up | Flynn Jones | Main role |
| 2010–2011 | Zeke and Luther | Roy Waffles | Episodes: "Little Bro", "Big Trouble", "Sibling Rivalries" |
| 2010 | Hannah Montana | Little Boy | Episodes: "Sweet Home Hannah Montana", "Hannah Montana to the Principal's Office" |
| 2010 | Pair of Kings | Chauncey | Episode: "Big Kings on Campus" |
| 2011 | Good Luck Charlie | Walker / Flynn Jones | Episodes: "Snow Show Part 2", "Charlie Shakes It Up" |
| 2013 | Alone for Christmas | Dillon | Direct-to-video film |
| 2014 | Rizzoli & Isles | Zach Langley | Episode: "Tears of a Clown" |
| 2016 | Rufus | Manny | Nickelodeon Original Movie |
| 2016 | Legendary Dudas | Icuzio | Episode: "Un Film de Duda/Homeroom Wars" |
| 2017 | Rufus 2 | Manny | Nickelodeon Original Movie |
| 2022 | Birdies | Tournament Crowd |
Awards and Nominations
Davis Cleveland and his castmates from Shake It Up were recognized for their work:
| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result | Ref. |
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| 2011 | Young Artist Award | Outstanding Young Ensemble In a TV Series (shared with Bella Thorne, Zendaya, Roshon Fegan, Adam Irigoyen, Kenton Duty, Caroline Sunshine) |
Shake It Up | Nominated | |
| 2012 | Young Artist Award | Outstanding Young Ensemble In a TV Series (shared with Bella Thorne, Zendaya, Roshon Fegan, Adam Irigoyen, Kenton Duty, Caroline Sunshine) |
Shake It Up | Nominated |
See also
In Spanish: Davis Cleveland para niños
