Matthew Davis
Biography
Matthew Davis, born on May 8, 1978, is a prominent American actor celebrated for his diverse roles in television and film. He first captured audiences' attention as Warner Huntington III in the iconic film *Legally Blonde*. His television career includes notable performances such as Adam Hillman in *What About Brian* and Josh Reston in the acclaimed series *Damages*. However, he is perhaps best known for his portrayal of Alaric Saltzman in the popular fantasy drama *The Vampire Diaries*, which aired on The CW from 2009 to 2017. Davis reprised this character in the spin-off series *Legacies*, which ran from 2018 to 2022.
In addition to these roles, he appeared as Jeff Sefton in the short-lived CW mystery and horror series *Cult*, showcasing his versatility as an actor. Davis also had a recurring role on CBS's long-running police procedural *CSI: Crime Scene Investigation*, where he played Sean Yeager. His career reflects a range of characters across various genres, solidifying his status in the entertainment industry.
Filmography
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S. Darko
2009 • Pastor John
Bottoms Up
2006
Shadow of Fear
2004 • Harrison French
Below
2002 • Odell
Lone Star State of Mind
2002 • Jimbo
Urban Legends: Final Cut
2000 • Travis / Trevor
Wasting Away
2007 • Mike
Seeing Other People
2004
Finding Bliss
2009 • Jeff Drake
Tigerland
2000 • Pvt. Jim Paxton
Surviving the Wild
2018
Heights
2005 • Mark
Blue Crush
2002 • Matt Tollman
Legally Blonde
2001 • Warner Huntington III
Waiting for Forever
2010 • Aaron
Perception (2018)
2018
Into the Sun (2005)
2005 • Sean Mack
Christmas Wishes & Mistletoe Kisses
2019 • Nick Sinclair
BloodRayne
2005 • Sebastian
Legacies
2018 • Alaric Saltzman
Grosse Pointe Garden Society
2025 • Joel
Cult
2013 • Jeff