Greg Tarzan Davis facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
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| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2016–present |
Greg Tarzan Davis is an American actor. He is known for his roles in popular movies and TV shows. Before becoming an actor, he was an elementary school teacher. In 2022, he played Javy "Coyote" Machado in the exciting film Top Gun: Maverick. He also had a recurring role as Dr. Jordan Wright in the TV series Grey's Anatomy starting in 2021. You might also remember him from the horror film Tales from the Hood 2 (2018).
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Becoming an Actor
Before Greg Tarzan Davis became a famous actor, he worked as a teacher for young kids. He taught them in elementary school. He decided to change his career because he felt he should follow his own dreams. He had been telling his students to always chase their dreams, no matter what. So, he decided to do the same!
In 2018, Davis moved to Los Angeles, California. This city is a big center for movies and TV shows. He wanted to focus completely on becoming an actor. One of his first roles was Kahad in Tales from the Hood 2. This movie was a mix of horror and comedy. He also appeared in TV shows like Good Trouble on Freeform and All Rise on CBS.
Big Roles in TV and Movies
In May 2021, Greg Tarzan Davis took a big step in his career. He signed with a major talent agency called ICM Partners. Later that year, in December 2021, it was announced that he would join the cast of Grey's Anatomy. This was a huge role for him.
On Grey's Anatomy, he played Dr. Jordan Wright. This character was a doctor from Minnesota. Dr. Wright was a favorite student of another character, Dr. Nick Marsh. He also met the main character of the show, Meredith Grey.
Greg Tarzan Davis also landed a major role in a very popular movie. He played Lieutenant Javy "Coyote" Machado in the 2022 film Top Gun: Maverick. This movie was a big hit! After that, he joined the Mission: Impossible film series. He played a character named Degas in Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One in 2023. He will play this role again in the next movie, Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning, which is planned for 2025.
About His Life
When he's not acting, Greg Tarzan Davis likes to stay active. He has a special workout plan that he follows. He also enjoys cooking and baking.
Filmography
Films
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2017 | Woke | Brandon Ferguson | Short film |
| 2017 | Controversy | Pharaoh Pittman | TV movie |
| 2018 | Tales from the Hood 2 | Kahad | |
| 2020 | The Call of the Wild | Orchard Worker | |
| 2022 | Top Gun: Maverick | Lieutenant Javy "Coyote" Machado | |
| 2023 | Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One | Degas | |
| 2025 | Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning  |
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Television series
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2017 | Chicago P.D. | Reece | Episode: "Don't Bury This Case" |
| 2019 | Grand Hotel | Jones | Episode: "Curveball" |
| 2020 | All Rise | Freddie Davidson | Episode: "The Tale of Three Arraignments" |
| 2020–21 | Good Trouble | Zion | Episodes: "Truths and Dares", "Trap Heals", "Capoeira" (uncredited) |
| 2021–22 | Grey's Anatomy | Dr. Jordan Wright | Recurring role |
See also
In Spanish: Greg Tarzan Davis para niños
