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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 (born February 5, 2002) is an American actor. He is best known for playing Flynn Jones in the Disney Channel show Shake It Up. Davis also starred as Manny in the Nickelodeon Original Movie Rufus (2016) and its sequel Rufus 2 (2017).
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About Davis Cleveland
Davis Cleveland was born on February 5, 2002, in Houston, Texas. When he was younger, he lived in Los Angeles, California. Davis enjoys many hobbies like martial arts, playing guitar, video games, skateboarding, and rollerblading.
His Acting Career
In 2010, Davis began playing Flynn Jones on the Disney Channel comedy Shake It Up. He worked alongside Bella Thorne and Zendaya on the show. In 2011, he shared that working on Shake It Up felt like "Disney World every morning."
Davis also appeared in other TV shows, including How I Met Your Mother, Desperate Housewives, Good Luck Charlie, Ghost Whisperer, and Hannah Montana. He played Roy, Luther's little brother, in Zeke and Luther.
In 2016, Davis starred in the Nickelodeon Original Movie Rufus, alongside Jace Norman. He returned for the sequel, Rufus 2, which came out in 2017.
Helping Others
Davis cares about helping people. He has worked with charities to raise money for cystic fibrosis research. He has hosted walks and supported other groups to find a cure for this illness.
Life After Acting
Davis started studying at Texas A&M University School of Dentistry in 2021. He graduated in 2024, becoming a dentist.
What Davis Cleveland Has Been In
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2008 | Criminal Minds | Ricky | One episode: "Masterpiece" |
| 2008 | How I Met Your Mother | Andy | One episode: "The Fight" |
| 2009 | Ghost Whisperer | Tyler Harmon | One episode: "Birthday Presence" |
| 2009 | Desperate Housewives | Jeffrey | One episode: "The Story of Lucy and Jessie" |
| 2010–2013 | Shake It Up | Flynn Jones | Main character |
| 2010–2011 | Zeke and Luther | Roy Waffles | Three episodes |
| 2010 | Hannah Montana | Little Boy | Two episodes |
| 2010 | Pair of Kings | Chauncey | One episode: "Big Kings on Campus" |
| 2011 | Good Luck Charlie | Walker / Flynn Jones | Two episodes |
| 2013 | Alone for Christmas | Dillon | Movie released directly to video |
| 2014 | Rizzoli & Isles | Zach Langley | One episode: "Tears of a Clown" |
| 2016 | Rufus | Manny | Nickelodeon Original Movie |
| 2016 | Legendary Dudas | Icuzio | One episode |
| 2017 | Rufus 2 | Manny | Nickelodeon Original Movie |
| 2022 | Birdies | Tournament Crowd |
Awards and Nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result | Ref. |
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| 2011 | Young Artist Award | Best Young Cast 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 | Best Young Cast 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
