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).
Greg Davis | |
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 Greg Davis at the 2018 BET Social Awards | |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2016–present |
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 the untitled eighth Mission: Impossible film, scheduled for a 2025 release.[7]
Personal life
Davis has an intricate workout plan and enjoys baking and cooking.[3]
Filmography
Films
| † | 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 | Untitled eighth Mission: Impossible film† | Filming |
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 |