Danny Davis (born October 24, 1978) is an American actor, comedian, and producer. He is best known for his roles in the films The Internship (2013), Ride Along (2014), and Get Hard (2015).
Born and raised in Los Angeles, California, Davis was always interested in the entertainment industry. After high school, he attended the University of Southern California, where he earned a degree in film production.
Davis began his acting career in 2006, appearing in television shows such as My Name Is Earl, Weeds, and The Office. He also had a recurring role as a drug dealer in the ABC Family show Greek.
In 2013, Davis starred in the comedy The Internship alongside Vince Vaughn and Owen Wilson. The film was a box office success, grossing over $150 million worldwide.
The following year, Davis starred in the buddy cop comedy Ride Along, alongside Ice Cube and Kevin Hart. The film grossed over $150 million worldwide and spawned a sequel.
In 2015, Davis starred in the comedy Get Hard alongside Will Ferrell and Kevin Hart. The film was a box office success, grossing over $90 million. Davis also appeared in the comedy Daddy’s Home (2015) and the horror film Ouija: Origin of Evil (2016).
In recent years, Davis has focused on producing, and his production company, Dandy Films, has produced such films as the horror thriller Mercy (2014) and the action-comedy The Take (2017).
Davis has also ventured into the world of stand-up comedy, performing at various clubs and venues around the country. In 2016, he released his first stand-up special, Danny Davis: The Best of Both Worlds.
Davis is married to his college sweetheart, and the couple has two sons. He is an avid sports fan and loves playing basketball and surfing. When he's not working, Davis can be found spending time with his family or relaxing at the beach.
