Greg Tarzan Davis facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Greg Davis
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| Born | 1993/1994 (age 31–32) New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
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| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2016–present |
Greg Tarzan Davis is an American actor. He was born on July 10, 1993, in New Orleans, Louisiana. Before becoming a famous actor, he worked as a teacher. He is known for his roles in big movies like Top Gun: Maverick and the Mission: Impossible series. He also appeared in the TV show Grey's Anatomy.
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Becoming an Actor
Before starting his acting career, Greg Tarzan Davis was an elementary school teacher. In 2018, he moved to Los Angeles to focus on acting. He decided to use "Tarzan" as part of his professional name. This was a nickname he had since childhood. He earned it because he was very energetic and had long hair.
Early Roles and TV Appearances
One of Davis's early roles was in the horror-comedy movie Tales from the Hood 2 in 2018. He also had roles in TV shows. He appeared in Good Trouble and All Rise. These roles helped him gain experience in the acting world.
Joining Grey's Anatomy
In 2021, Greg Tarzan Davis joined the cast of the popular medical drama Grey's Anatomy. This was a big step in his career. He played Dr. Jordan Wright, a character from Minnesota. His character worked closely with Dr. Nick Marsh and met the main character, Meredith Grey.
Big Screen Success
Greg Tarzan Davis has starred in some major Hollywood films. These roles helped him become well-known to audiences around the world.
Top Gun: Maverick
In 2022, Davis played Lieutenant Javy "Coyote" Machado in Top Gun: Maverick. This movie was a huge hit. It starred Tom Cruise and was a sequel to the classic film Top Gun. His role as a skilled pilot helped show his talent on the big screen.
Mission: Impossible Films
Davis also joined the exciting Mission: Impossible film series. He played Theo Degas in Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One, which came out in 2023. He also returned for the next movie in the series, Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning, which was released in 2025.
Personal Life and Hobbies
Greg Tarzan Davis was born and grew up in New Orleans, Louisiana. Outside of acting, he has a background in martial arts. He holds a second-degree black belt in Taekwondo. This shows his dedication and discipline.
Film and Television Roles
Here are some of the movies and TV shows Greg Tarzan Davis has been in:
Movies
- 2017: Woke as Brandon Ferguson (Short film)
- 2017: Controversy as Pharaoh Pittman (TV movie)
- 2018: Tales from the Hood 2 as Kahad
- 2020: The Call of the Wild as Orchard Worker
- 2022: Top Gun: Maverick as Lieutenant Javy "Coyote" Machado
- 2023: Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One as Theo Degas
- 2025: Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning as Theo Degas
Television Series
- 2017: Chicago P.D. as Reece (Episode: "Don't Bury This Case")
- 2019: Grand Hotel as Jones (Episode: "Curveball")
- 2020: All Rise as Freddie Davidson (Episode: "The Tale of Three Arraignments")
- 2020–2021: Good Trouble as Zion (Recurring role)
- 2021–2022: Grey's Anatomy as Dr. Jordan Wright (Recurring role)
See also
In Spanish: Greg Tarzan Davis para niños
