Jonathan Daviss is a magnetic American actor whose breakout turn as “Pope Heyward” in Netflix’s global hit OUTER BANKS firmly established him as a standout presence and a true leading man on the rise. Born in Conroe, Texas, he discovered an early passion for performance and quickly translated that instinct into a focused, professional pursuit following high school. He will next take on the iconic role of Snoop Dogg in Universal’s upcoming biopic, having emerged from a highly competitive global search led by Francine Maisler. The film will be directed by Craig Brewer and produced by client Brian Grazer alongside Snoop Dogg and Death Row Pictures. J.D. recently wrapped the fifth and final season of OUTER BANKS, anchoring the series across its full run and building a devoted global following alongside clients Madelyn Cline, Rudy Pankow and Madison Bailey. He also appeared in Netflix’s DO REVENGE, directed by client Jennifer Kaytin Robinson, oppositeclients Maya Hawke and Camila Mendes. A graduate of the British American Drama Academy’s prestigious Oxford program, J.D. trained alongside a lineage of exceptional talent including Chadwick Boseman, Ruth Negga, and Da’Vine Joy Randolph. To date, he has amassed more than 6.5 million followers across social platforms.
