Greg Tarzan Davis

Greg Davis
Davis in 2022
NationalityAmerican
OccupationActor
Years active2016–present

Greg Tarzan Davis is an American actor. He began in theater, moved to Los Angeles, and starting his acting career. In 2022, he played the role of Javy "Coyote" Machado in the Top Gun: Maverick film.[1] In 2021, he received a recurring role on ABC's series Grey's Anatomy. He also had a supporting role in the horror film Tales from the Hood 2 (2018).

Career

Before becoming an actor, Davis worked as an elementary school teacher. "I realized it was time to change careers after preaching to my students that they should follow their dreams no matter what," he said.[2]

In 2018, Davis moved to Los Angeles to focus on his acting career.[3] He played Kahad in the horror-comedy direct-to-video anthology film Tales from the Hood 2. Davis recently recurred on Freeform's Good Trouble and had a guest-starring role in CBS's All Rise.

In May 2021, Davis signed with ICM Partners.[4] In December 2021, it was announced that Davis has joined the cast of ABC's medical drama series Grey's Anatomy.[5] It was his first major role; he portrays Dr. Jordan Wright, who is from Minnesota, the favorite of Dr. Nick Marsh (Scott Speedman), and crosses paths with main character Meredith Grey (Ellen Pompeo).

Davis portrayed Lieutenant Javy "Coyote" Machado in the 2022 film Top Gun: Maverick.[6] Davis then starred as Degas in the 2023 film Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One, and will reprise his role in Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning, scheduled for a 2025 release.[7]

Personal life

Davis has an intricate workout plan and enjoys baking and cooking.[3]

Filmography

Films

Key
† Denotes films that have not yet been released
Year Title Role Notes
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 [6]
2023 Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One Degas
2025 Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning † Post-prodcution

Television series

Year Title Role Notes
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

References

  1. ^ "'Mission: Impossible' Director Teases New Cast Additions, Including Cary Elwes and Indira Varma". The Wrap. March 11, 2021. Archived from the original on April 22, 2021. Retrieved May 12, 2021.
  2. ^ Au, Quade (August 2, 2021). "Interview With Greg Tarzan Davis". PIBE Magazine. Archived from the original on January 13, 2022. Retrieved January 13, 2022.
  3. ^ a b Massicot, Kelly (June 1, 2021). "Greg Tarzan Davis". MyNewOrleans. Archived from the original on November 10, 2021. Retrieved January 13, 2022.
  4. ^ Kroll, Justin (May 20, 2021). "Greg Tarzan Davis Signs With ICM Partners". Deadline Hollywood.
  5. ^ "'Grey's Anatomy': Greg Tarzan Davis Joins ABC Medical Drama As Recurring". Deadline. November 8, 2021. Archived from the original on November 8, 2021. Retrieved January 12, 2022.
  6. ^ a b "Top Gun Day Celebrates 35th Anniversary With a Return to Theaters". CBR. May 6, 2021. Archived from the original on May 12, 2021. Retrieved May 12, 2021.
  7. ^ "Rob Delaney, Cary Elwes Among New Additions To 'Mission: Impossible 7' Cast". Deadline Hollywood. March 11, 2021. Archived from the original on March 11, 2021. Retrieved March 11, 2021.