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LaVan Davis | |
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 Davis in 2018 | |
| Born | (1966-09-21)September 21, 1966 (age 59)[citation needed] |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2004–present |
LaVan Davis (born September 21, 1966) is an Americanactor who played the character Curtis Payne on Tyler Perry's TV showsHouse of Payne (2006–2012, 2020-present) andThe Paynes (2018).
Davis' acting career began in 2004 with his first role as Leroy in the filmMindbenders.[1] In 2005, he made a guest appearance in two episodes ofEverybody Hates Chris as a preacher. The following year, Davis was cast as the cranky patriarch of the Payne family, Curtis Payne, in theTBS sitcomTyler Perry's House of Payne. Davis worked with Perry again in two of his feature films includingDaddy's Little Girls in 2007 andTyler Perry's Meet the Browns in 2008.
In addition to his work in films and television, Davis has also appeared in the stage playsWhy Did I Get Married? as Poppy,Why Good Girls Like Bad Boyz as JD, andMadea Goes to Jail as Leo.
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | What Goes Around Comes Around The Play | Pete | |
| 2005 | Madea Goes to Jail: The Play | Leo | |
| 2006 | Puff, Puff, Pass | Otis Jenkins | |
| 2007 | Tyler Perry's Daddy's Little Girls | Lester | Small role in bar; musician/singer |
| 2008 | Tyler Perry's Meet the Browns | Bus Driver | Small role |
| 2011 | Why Good Girls Like Bad Boyz | JD | |
| 2007–2012, 2020–present | Tyler Perry's House of Payne | Curtis Payne | Lead role; 254 episodes |
| 2018 | Tyler Perry's The Paynes | Curtis Payne | Lead role: 38 episodes |
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