J.P. Davis
- Known For
- Acting
- Active Years
- 2004–2026 (23 Years)
- Total Credits
- 10 credits in database
Biography
J.P. Davis is an American screenwriter and actor who was born and raised on the upper West Side of New York City. Davis attended The Berkshire School and subsequently graduated from Georgetown University's School of Foreign Service. Davis wrote his first screenplay, Fighting Tommy Riley, with the sole intention of playing the title role. Although the script attracted attention from industry luminaries, Davis refused to sell it unless he was attached to play the lead. Davis ultimately succeeded in getting the film made on a micro-budget of $180,000. Fighting Tommy Riley premiered at the Los Angeles Film Festival and later played at the Hamptons Film Festival, where it won the Kodak award.
Career overview
J.P. Davis is an American screenwriter and actor who was born and raised on the upper West Side of New York City. He attended The Berkshire School and subsequently graduated from Georgetown University's School of Foreign Service.
Davis's first screenplay was titled Fighting Tommy Riley. The script was written with the sole intention of allowing Davis to play the title role. Although the script attracted the attention of industry luminaries, Davis refused to sell it unless he was attached as the actor. He ultimately prevailed in getting the film made on a micro-budget of $180,000.
Following its completion, Fighting Tommy Riley premiered at the Los Angeles Film Festival and went on to play at the Hamptons Film Festival, where it won the Kodak award. According to industry database records, Davis has a known credit count of eight in the acting category.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
10 titles- Mutiny (2026) Writer
- Plane (2023) Executive Producer
- Plane (2023) Screenplay
- The Contractor (2022) Writer
- House (2008) as Randy Messarue
- The Neighbor (2007) Writer
- Fighting Tommy Riley (2005)
- Fighting Tommy Riley (2005) Writer
- The Curse of the Komodo (2004) as Jason
- Hell Divers Screenplay
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What movies or TV shows is J.P. Davis best known for?
J.P. Davis is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Mutiny (2026), Plane (2023), Plane (2023), The Contractor (2022).
How many credits does J.P. Davis have?
J.P. Davis has accumulated over 10 film and television credits across a career spanning from 2004 to 2026.
What is J.P. Davis's background in cinema and television?
J.P. Davis is an American screenwriter and actor who was born and raised on the upper West Side of New York City. Davis attended The Berkshire School and subsequently graduated from Georgetown University's School of Foreign Service. Davis wrote his first screenplay, Fighting Tommy Riley, with the sole intention of play...
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