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Khris Davis
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| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2013–present |
Khris Davis is an American actor who works in movies, on stage, and on TV. He is well known for playing Steel in the movie Judas and the Black Messiah and Malik in Space Jam: A New Legacy.
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About Khris Davis
Khris Davis grew up in Camden, New Jersey. He started acting when he was a student at the Creative Arts Academy. He loved performing and decided to study theater arts in college. In 2009, he graduated from Cheyney University.
His Acting Journey
Khris Davis began his acting career in 2013. His first big role was in the 2017 movie Detroit. This helped him get noticed in Hollywood.
In 2018, Khris was chosen to play Luke in the movie Summer Night. A few years later, in 2021, he got a very exciting role. He was cast as the famous boxer George Foreman in the movie Big George Foreman, which came out in 2023.
Khris also performs on stage. In 2022, he joined a Broadway play called Death of a Salesman. He played the character Biff Loman alongside other talented actors like Wendell Pierce and Sharon D. Clarke.
Movies and TV Shows
Khris Davis has been in many different movies and TV shows. Here are some of his notable roles:
Movies
| Year | Title | Role |
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| 2017 | Detroit | Blind Pig Patron |
| 2019 | Summer Night | Luke |
| 2019 | Goldie | Jay |
| 2021 | Judas and the Black Messiah | Steel |
| 2021 | Space Jam: A New Legacy | Malik |
| 2023 | Big George Foreman | George Foreman |
Television Shows
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Unforgettable | Security Guard | One episode |
| 2018–2022 | Atlanta | Tracy | 7 episodes |
| 2019 | The Blacklist | Agent Randolph | 2 episodes |
Theater Plays
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | The Royale | Jay |
| 2017 | Sweat | Chris |
| 2018 | Fireflies | Charles |
| 2022 | Death of a Salesman | Biff Loman |
Awards and Recognition
Khris Davis has been recognized for his acting talent.
Nominations
- In 2016, he was nominated for a Drama League Award for his excellent performance in the play The Royale.
