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LaVan Davis
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| Born | September 21, 1966 |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2004–present |
LaVan Davis is an American actor. He was born on September 21, 1966. He is best known for playing the character Curtis Payne. This character was in two TV shows created by Tyler Perry. These shows are House of Payne and The Paynes.
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Acting Career Highlights
LaVan Davis started his acting career in 2004. His first role was Leroy in a movie called Mindbenders. In 2005, he appeared on the TV show Everybody Hates Chris. He played a preacher in two episodes of that show.
Becoming Curtis Payne
In 2006, Davis got a very important role. He was chosen to play Curtis Payne. Curtis is the head of the Payne family in the TV show Tyler Perry's House of Payne. This show is a sitcom that aired on the TBS channel. He played this role from 2006 to 2012. Then, the show came back in 2020, and he continued playing Curtis Payne.
Other Tyler Perry Projects
Davis also worked with Tyler Perry on movies. He was in Daddy's Little Girls in 2007. The next year, he appeared in Tyler Perry's Meet the Browns.
Stage Play Appearances
Besides TV and movies, LaVan Davis has acted in plays. He played Poppy in the stage play Why Did I Get Married?. He also played Leo in the play Madea Goes to Jail.
LaVan Davis's Roles
LaVan Davis has been in several movies and TV shows. Here are some of his notable roles:
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2005 | Madea Goes to Jail: The Play | Leo | |
| 2006 | Puff, Puff, Pass | Otis Jenkins | |
| 2007 | Tyler Perry's Daddy's Little Girls | Lester | A small role as a musician and singer |
| 2008 | Tyler Perry's Meet the Browns | Bus Driver | A small role |
| 2007–2012, 2020–present | Tyler Perry's House of Payne | Curtis Payne | Main character in 254 episodes |
| 2018 | Tyler Perry's The Paynes | Curtis Payne | Main character in 38 episodes |
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