Nathan Davis Jr.
Biography
Nathan Davis Jr. is an American stage, film and television actor, singer, songwriter and musician. As a small child, Nathan left California with his mother, Sofea Watkins, to move to Memphis, TN, his mother's hometown. He was fond of Comedy TV and live performances while growing up. He use to marvel at performances by Michael Jackson, Will Smith & Jamie Fox. He started singing before he could talk at just 10 months old, which gave him his first stage and a lot of attention. He would entertain the family at Christmas dinners and summer vacations while visiting his family in Houston, TX. At the age of 11, he appeared in his debut acting performance of "Annie Jr" as Mr Warbucks. His love for performing grew and he started impersonating his idol, Michael Jackson, in his teen years. While in high school he was trained and competed as a classical vocalist, under the direction of his Music Teacher, Dr. Billy Rayburn, which garnered him three All-West Tennessee Honors Awards. He also had supporting roles in musical theater productions. It was in his Senior year of high school, after failing to book a lead role in a theater production and after being told he would not make it as an actor, by the drama teacher, when he decided to pursue a professional career in acting. In September of 2012, Davis, along with his mother, took a leap of faith and moved back to California. He had asked her to quit her job as a Special Education Teacher, to manage his singing and acting careers. After only a few weeks back in LA, he landed roles on Criminal Minds, The Soul Man, and Glee. He also booked a national campaign, singing along side Justin Timberlake that same year. That jump started his career in commercials, voiceover and television. As an actor, he has a wide range of dramatic and comedic versatility. Not only was he a big hit in television, but he also gained attention in his community. Nathan took first prize at the Taste of Soul LA StarQuest in 2013 to an audience of more than 300,000 people. Shortly after, he was cast as "Diego" in Nickelodeon's, Chase Champion, as a series regular. He was recently cast in his debut silver screen performance as "Aubrey Pollard" in the multiple Oscar Award winning Director, Kathryn Bigelow's "Detroit" movie and "Ricardo" in Hotel Artemis. He also stars in TV One's two Christmas movies, Miss Me This Christmas and You Can't Fight Christmas and guest stars in Hulu's, Marvel Runaways, all in 2017. A charismatic and natural born performer, he is focused on furthering both his acting career and as a musical headliner. Nathan's comedic timing has been likened to a young Will Smith and his stage presence and musical talent as that of a young Michael Jackson.
Known For & Full Filmography11 Titles
Drama Series - 2009, 16 episodes • as Student #2
In this musical comedy, optimistic high school teacher Will Schuester tries to refuel his own passion while reinventing the high school's glee club and challenging a group of outcasts to realize their star potential as they strive to outshine their singing competition while navigating the cruel halls of McKinley High.
Drama Series - 2017, 16 episodes • as Delroy
Los Angeles. 1983. A storm is coming and its name is crack. Set against the infancy of the crack cocaine epidemic and its ultimate radical impact on the culture as we know it, the story follows numerous characters on a violent collision course.
Drama Series - 2016, 16 episodes • as Ty Hill
A slightly unhinged former Navy SEAL lands a job as a police officer in Los Angeles where he's partnered with a veteran detective trying to keep maintain a low stress level in his life.
Drama Series - 2016, 16 episodes • as Ricky
A desperate banker needs to conceal stolen money. A Haitian-American gang lord wants to go legit. A Cuban-American hacker has an idea that will revolutionize the very future of money itself. Forced to work together, they unwittingly create their version of the American dream - organized crime 2.0.
Drama Series - 2017, 16 episodes • as Andre
Every teenager thinks their parents are evil. What if you found out they actually were? Six diverse teenagers who can barely stand each other must unite against a common foe – their parents.
Drama Series - 2012, 16 episodes • as A.J.
R&B superstar-turned-minister Reverend Boyce "The Voice" Ballentine was living the high life in Las Vegas at the top of the music charts when he gets the calling to go from soul singer to soul saver. Relocating to St. Louis with his wife, Lolli and his daughter, Lyric to take over the preaching duties in his father's church, his family is not exactly eager to give up the fabulous superstar life for a humble one.
Movie - 2018, 2h 15m • as Rocco
Los Angeles, June 21st, 2028. While the streets are being torn apart by riots, the Nurse, who runs a clandestine hospital for criminals in the penthouse of the Artemis, a closed old hotel, has a rough night dealing with troublemaker clients: thieves, assassins, someone from the past and the one who owns the place and the whole city.
Movie - 2017, 2h 15m • as Aubrey
A police raid in Detroit in 1967 results in one of the largest citizens' uprisings in the history of the United States.
Drama Series - 2021, 16 episodes • as Derrick Fitzgerald
The lives of four 20-something roommates - a business student, a YouTuber, a college dropout, and a personal trainer - as they navigate the chaos of being young, finding success, and finding themselves in the city of angels.
Movie - 2017, 2h 15m • as Thomas Wallace
Christmas designer Leslie Major is the biggest fan of Christmas ever. She is like a tidal wave of Yuletide cheer. Her biggest job every year is decorating the lobby of the famed Chesterton Hotel. As she is on a ladder decorating the tree, she falls into the arms of Edmund James - the grandson of the owner JJ James. Edmund is all business and thinks Christmas is superficial and frivolous.
Movie - 2017, 2h 15m • as Thomas Wallace
Regina and Franklin are seemingly the perfect couple, the toast of all their friends and married on Christmas Day six years ago at the famed Chesterton Hotel. At Thanksgiving, they have a huge fight and trusts are broken -- they decide to divorce. Their divorce will be final on Christmas Day. Regina decides to move in to her best friend Trish's suite at The Chesterton Hotel.