About Matthew Davis
With an acting career that spans two decades, Matthew Davis, also known professionally as Matt Davis, has crafted a dynamic and versatile career taking on roles from leading man to villain in the Hollywood film and television industry.
Born in Salt Lake City, Utah and raised in nearby Woods Cross, Matthew Davis was known for his charisma, but never considered a career in acting. It wasn’t until he attended the University of Utah where he took theatre classes that he became passionate about the performing arts. With the support of his parents, Davis eventually moved to New York City to pursue a career in theater, where he thrived off the direct relationship to the audience. He later continued his training by moving to Los Angeles to attend The American Academy of Dramatic Arts in Pasadena, California as he transitioned into on screen acting roles.
Among Matthew Davis’ most notable film roles, he played Warner Huntington III, the love interest of Reese Witherspoon in the comedy Legally Blonde (2001). During his early career, Davis’ other recognizable studio film credits include his debut film role as a sensitive soldier in Tigerland (2000) with Colin Farrell, Pearl Harbor (2001) starring Ben Affleck, and a role as a professional football player in Blue Crush (2002), opposite Kate Bosworth and Michelle Rodriguez. Davis also starred in independent films like Lone Star State of Mind (2002) where he played a gay cowboy and Heights (2005), portraying a romantically-challenged New Yorker.
Most recently, Davis has focused on TV roles. His breakout role in TV came in 2006 when he portrayed lawyer Adam Hillman on the ABC comedy-drama What About Brian for two seasons. Matthew Davis’ next big role was playing Alaric Saltzman, a history teacher and vampire hunter, in the popular CW fantasy drama series The Vampire Diaries (2009–2017). He later reprised the role for the TV series The Originals (2017–2018), and since 2018 stars as the character in another series spinoff, Legacies.
Davis’ television resume includes a five-episode arc on Damages (2009–2010) as Josh Reston, his roles as Jeff Sefton in the mystery and horror drama series Cult (2013), and his recurring role as Sean Yeager on the CBS police drama CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (2013–2014).
With over thirty acting credits to his name, Matthew Davis is frequently tapped for his adaptability and insights into performing a wide range of characters. Throughout his career, he has appeared at many ComicCon panels and The Paley Center for Media to promote his work and offers keynote speeches at events.
Matthew Davis currently lives in Los Angeles, California with his wife, actress Kiley Casciano, with whom he shares a daughter who was born in 2020.
Originally published on MatthewDavis.net.
