Greg Tarzan Davis


Greg Tarzan Davis is an American actor. He began in theater, moved to Los Angeles, and started his acting career. In 2022, he played the role of Javy "Coyote" Machado in the Top Gun: Maverick film. In 2021, he received a recurring role on ABC's series Grey's Anatomy. He also had a supporting role in the horror film Tales from the Hood 2.

Career

Before becoming an actor, Davis worked as an elementary school teacher. In 2018, he moved to Los Angeles to focus on his acting career. He took his childhood nickname, "Tarzan," which he earned due to his energy and long hair, as part of his professional name. He played Kahad in the horror-comedy direct-to-video anthology film Tales from the Hood 2. Davis recently recurred on Freeform's Good Trouble and had a guest-starring role in CBS's All Rise.
In May 2021, Davis signed with ICM Partners. In December 2021, it was announced that Davis has joined the cast of ABC's medical drama series Grey's Anatomy. It was his first major role; he portrays Dr. Jordan Wright, who is from Minnesota, the favorite of Dr. Nick Marsh, and crosses paths with main character Meredith Grey.
Davis portrayed Lieutenant Javy "Coyote" Machado in the 2022 film Top Gun: Maverick. Davis then starred as Theo Degas in the 2023 film Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One, and reprise his role in Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning.

Personal life

Davis was born in New Orleans, Louisiana. He has a background in martial arts and holds a second-degree black belt in Taekwondo. Davis attended Louisiana State University and earned a degree in elementary education.

Filmography

Films

YearTitleRoleNotes
2017WokeBrandon FergusonShort film
2017ControversyPharaoh PittmanTV movie
2018Tales from the Hood 2Kahad
2020The Call of the WildOrchard Worker
2022Top Gun: MaverickLieutenant Javy "Coyote" Machado
2023Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part OneTheo Degas
2025Mission: Impossible – The Final ReckoningTheo Degas
TBAShawnFilming

Television series