Charles Michael Davis (born December 1, 1984 in Dayton, Ohio) is an American actor, model, and director.
Davis is best known for his role as Marcel Gerard on the CW series The Originals, appearing in all five seasons as a primary cast member, and he made his directorial debut on an episode during its run. He'd previously originated the role in its backdoor pilot, which aired as an episode of parent series The Vampire Diaries also titled "The Originals".
During his tenure on The Originals, he also began appearing on the TV Land sitcom Younger as hotshot book editor Zane Andrews. Initially a recurring character, he became a regular for its fifth season in 2018.
Outside those two roles, Davis held supporting roles in shows like Switched at Birth, The Game, and Grey's Anatomy. He also previously worked as a model before getting into acting.
Selected filmography:
- That's So Raven (2005) as Trevor
- Switched at Birth (2011) as Liam Lupo
- The Game (2011 — 2012) as Kwan Kirkland
- Grey's Anatomy (2013) as Dr. Jason Myers
- The Originals (2013 — 2018) as Marcel Gerard
- The Vampire Diaries (2013)
- Younger (2017 — 2021) as Zane Anders
- NCIS: New Orleans (2020-2021) as Quentin Carter
