Matthew Davis
Biography
Matthew Davis is an American actor born on May 8, 1978, in Salt Lake City, Utah. He is known for his roles in various television shows and films. Davis has appeared in the CW fantasy drama The Vampire Diaries from 2009 to 2017, and the spin-off series Legacies from 2018 to 2022. He also starred in the short-lived CW mystery and horror drama Cult, and had a recurring role on the CBS police drama CSI: Crime Scene Investigation as Sean Yeager. Additionally, Davis is known for his roles as Warner Huntington III in Legally Blonde, Adam Hillman on What About Brian, and Josh Reston on Damages. He has a total of 35 known credits in the acting field.
Career overview
Matthew Davis is an American actor born on May 8, 1978, in Salt Lake City, Utah. He has appeared in various television and film roles throughout his career. Davis is known for his portrayal of Warner Huntington III in a notable film. He also played the role of Adam Hillman on a television series, and Josh Reston on another series.
In addition to his work on these shows, Davis had a recurring role on a CBS police drama as Sean Yeager. He also starred on a short-lived CW mystery and horror drama as Jeff Sefton. Davis's character, Alaric Saltzman, was a part of a CW fantasy drama from 2009 to 2017. He continued to play a role in a spin-off series from 2018 to 2022.
Matthew Davis has accumulated 35 known credits throughout his acting career. His work spans multiple genres, including drama, mystery, and horror. He has appeared on various networks, including The CW and CBS. Davis's career has included a range of roles, showcasing his versatility as an actor.
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- The Waterfront (2025) as Curtis Scott
- Grosse Pointe Garden Society (2025) as Joel
- Held Hostage in My House (2024) as Matt Reynolds
- Christmas Wishes & Mistletoe Kisses (2019) as Nick Sinclair
- Legacies (2018) as Alaric Saltzman
- The Originals (2013) as Alaric Saltzman
- Parker (2013) Stunts
- Cult (2013) as Jeff
- Waiting for Forever (2010) as Aaron
- The Vampire Diaries (2009) as Alaric Saltzman
- S. Darko (2009) as Pastor John
- Finding Bliss (2009) as Jeff Drake
- Limelight (2009) as David
- In Plain Sight (2008) as Lewis Fowler / Lewis Ford
- Damages (2007) as Josh Reston
- Wasting Away (2007) as Mike
- What About Brian (2006) as Adam Hillman
- Bottoms Up (2006) as Johnny Cocktail
- Mentor (2006) as Carter
- BloodRayne (2005) as Sebastian
- Into the Sun (2005) as Sean Mack
- Heights (2005) as Mark
- The Tony Danza Show (2004) as Self
- Seeing Other People (2004) as Donald
- Shadow of Fear (2004) as Harrison French
- Below (2002) as Odell
- Blue Crush (2002) as Matt Tollman
- Lone Star State of Mind (2002) as Jimbo
- Legally Blonde (2001) as Warner Huntington III
- Pearl Harbor (2001) as Joe
- CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (2000) as Sean Yeager
- Urban Legends: Final Cut (2000) as Travis / Trevor
- Tigerland (2000) as Pvt. Jim Paxton
- Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999) as P.J. Bartlett
- Samodiva