Greg Tarzan Davis (born 1993 or 1994)[1] is an American actor. He began in theater, moved to Los Angeles, and started his acting career. In 2022, he played the role of Javy "Coyote" Machado in the Top Gun: Maverick film.[2] 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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 Davis in 2025 | |
| Born | September 25, 1993 New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2017–present |
Career
editBefore becoming an actor, Davis worked as an elementary school teacher.[3] In 2018, he moved to Los Angeles to focus on his acting career.[4] He took his childhood nickname, "Tarzan," which he earned due to his energy and long hair, as part of his professional name.[1] 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.[5] In December 2021, it was announced that Davis has joined the cast of ABC's medical drama series Grey's Anatomy.[6] 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.[7] Davis then starred as Theo Degas in the 2023 film Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One, and reprise his role in Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning (2025).[8]
Personal life
editDavis was born in New Orleans, Louisiana.[9][4] He has a background in martial arts and holds a second-degree black belt in Taekwondo.[10] Davis attended Louisiana State University and earned a degree in elementary education.[11]
Filmography
editFilms
edit| † | Denotes films that have not yet been released |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Woke | Brandon Ferguson | Short film |
| 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 | [7] |
| 2023 | Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One | Theo Degas | |
| 2025 | Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning | ||
| 2027 | Lords of War † | Post-production | |
| TBA | Snare † | Shawn | Post-production |
Television series
edit| 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" |
| 2020–2021 | Good Trouble | Zion | Episodes: "Truths and Dares", "Trap Heals", "Capoeira" (uncredited) |
| 2021–2022 | Grey's Anatomy | Dr. Jordan Wright | Recurring role |
References
edit- 1 2 Aminosharei, Nojan (July 10, 2023). "How Greg Tarzan Davis Survived the Tom Cruise Experience—Twice". Men's Health. Retrieved May 24, 2025.
The 29-year-old actor...got the nickname 'Tarzan' from his family. It's since become his middle name in his credits as an actor...
- ↑ "'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.
- ↑ Au, Quade (August 2, 2021). "Interview With Greg Tarzan Davis". PIBE Magazine. Archived from the original on January 13, 2022. Retrieved January 13, 2022.
- 1 2 Massicot, Kelly (June 1, 2021). "Greg Tarzan Davis". MyNewOrleans. Archived from the original on November 10, 2021. Retrieved January 13, 2022.
- ↑ Kroll, Justin (May 20, 2021). "Greg Tarzan Davis Signs With ICM Partners". Deadline Hollywood.
- ↑ "'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.
- 1 2 "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.
- ↑ "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.
- ↑ "Greg Tarzan Davis Biography". TV Guide. Retrieved May 24, 2025.
Birth Place: New Orleans, Louisiana.
- ↑ https://blavity.com/greg-tarzan-davis-top-gun-maverick
- ↑ Tapo, Zhoriél (August 18, 2023). "Greg Tarzan Davis Is an Actor on a Mission". Scholastic Kids Press.
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