Charles Michael Davis, a talented individual of African American and Filipino heritage, boasts a unique ancestry, with his father hailing from Kentucky and his mother originating from Manila.
Davis's journey in the entertainment industry began with Jake Lang at Wings Model Management in Cincinnati, Ohio, and he later attended the prestigious Actors, Models, and Talent for Christ (AMTC) event. His experience in modeling led to print work and commercials for renowned brands such as Nike and Footlocker.
Throughout his career, Davis has made notable guest and recurring appearances on several prominent television shows, including the popular Disney Channel series That's So Raven, the ABC Family drama Switched at Birth, and the hit medical drama Grey's Anatomy. In 2011, he secured a recurring role on the BET series The Game, playing the character Kwan Kirkland, a skilled quarterback for the San Diego Sabers.
In February 2013, Davis landed a lead role on the CW's new show The Originals, a spinoff of The Vampire Diaries, which centers around the Original Family as they relocate to New Orleans, where Davis's character, Marcel, a vampire, currently holds sway.