Biography
Matthew Davis is a diverse American actor who was still in his youth decided to associate his life with a movie. He went for a long time to the very role that glorified him to the whole world.Childhood and youth
The actor was born on May 8, 1978 in Salt Lake City. After graduating from high school, the guy entered the college and began to engage in a dramatic circle to study acting art, but did not build serious plans for this profession.
In student years, Matthew lacked money for living, and he settled a pizza pedestal. Once Davis arrived at the address, and the door was opened by the famous actor and director Andy Garcia, who made an indelible impression on the guy. To this day, Matthew wants to meet again with a master and tell about the first meeting and how she changed his biography.
After college, the American went to New York as many novice artists, and entered the school of dramatic arts.
Films
"City Legends: Final" - Matthew Debut Movie. And although the picture did not have success, the beginning actor noticed the director. So he fell on the shooting of the tape "Country of Tigers", where the soldier played by Jim Pakston. The leading role was Colin Farrell, who became famous for the release of the painting, Davis also managed to gain interest among the audience and cinema figures.
In 2001, the director Michael Bay came up with the image of the pilot in the Pearl Harbor masterpiece for Davis. In order for the actor, it is better to get into the role, Michael forced him to undergo military training. However, no regalia did not bring his work, he was eclipsed by more famous colleagues.
Successful success came after participating in the Comedy "Blonde in Law". Davis began to be considered as a versatile actor. Attractive appearance and slim figure (height 186 cm) allowed him to visit the amplus of the Hero-lover.
So, in the film "Blue Wave" he performed the role of a friend of the famous football player. Shots have become a real test - Matthew since childhood is afraid of water, and his hero surfing.
The actor received world popularity thanks to the shooting in the series "Vampire Diaries". It is also the most long-term project in his filmography - participation lasted 8 years, up to 2017. Alaric Salzman, the hero of Davis, is the usual, at first glance, a history teacher. But later, the audience learn that Alaric arrived in the city to take revenge on the vampires for the murder of his wife. Salzman became one of the favorite characters in the audience.
Personal life
For a long time, the actor's personal life did not happen in vivid events. Everything changed with the appearance of Kayli Kasciano in 2017. She was able to conquer the heart of the American and in 2018 he became his wife.In 2019, in Instagram, the artist published a photo on which a children's shirt was depicted, and signed: "And then there were five of them," having in mind, a spouse, two pets and the future kid. Kylie also shared a similar photo and indicated that the addition is expected in April 2020.
Matthew Davis now
Now the actor continues to be filmed as Alarika Saltzman, but in Spin-Off the series "Original" called "Heritage". Alaric is a school director for children with unusual abilities.
Filmography
- 2000 - "Country of Tigers"
- 2000 - "City Legends - 2"
- 2001 - Pearl Harbor
- 2001 - "Blonde in Law"
- 2002 - "Blue Wave"
- 2004 - "Treason License"
- 2005 - "Heights"
- 2006-2007 - "What about Brian"
- 2009-2017 - "Vampire Diaries"
- 2017-2018 - "Original"
- 2018-2019 - "Heritage"