DeRay Davis
Biography
Antwan DeRay Davis is a talented American stand-up comedian and actor, widely recognized for his memorable portrayal of Ray-Ray the Hustle Guy in the popular films Barbershop and Barbershop 2: Back in Business. Davis has also starred in notable movies such as Semi-Pro (2008) and 21 Jump Street, showcasing his versatility across different genres.
His television presence is significant, with appearances on platforms like BET's ComicView, MTV's Nick Cannon's Wild 'N Out, and HBO's Entourage. Davis started his comedy journey in local clubs and quickly made a mark after relocating to Los Angeles, where he won the Comedy Central Laugh Riots Competition. He also gained acclaim as a performer on the Cedric the Entertainer Tour.
In addition to his acting career, Davis has lent his voice to several skits on Kanye West's acclaimed albums, The College Dropout and Late Registration, and made an appearance in the music video for "Through the Wire." His music video credits also include collaborations with artists like Lil' Flip in "Game Over," Chris Brown in "Yo (Excuse Me Miss)," and Three 6 Mafia in "Doe Boy Fresh." Through his diverse talent and engaging performances, DeRay Davis continues to be a prominent figure in the entertainment industry.
Filmography
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Imagine That
2009 • John Strother
Drumline: A New Beat
2014 • Kevin Taylor
A Compton Story
2020 • Narrator (voice)
Snoop Dogg's F*cn Around Comedy Special
2022 • Self
Code Name: The Cleaner
2007 • Ronnie
Full Clip
2004
Jiminy Glick in Lalawood
2005 • Mario 'FA REAL' Greene
Semi-Pro
2008
21 Jump Street
2012 • Domingo
How High 2
2019 • Big Bang
Barbershop
2002
Meet the Blacks
2016 • Tyrone
48 Hours to Live
2016
Jumping the Broom
2011 • Malcolm
School for Scoundrels (2006)
2006
Chocolate City
2015 • Chris McCoy
License to Wed
2007 • Joel
Starship Troopers: Traitor of Mars
2017 • One-Oh-One (voice)
The Fog (2005)
2005 • Spooner
Barbershop 2: Back in Business
2004
My Favorite Five
2015 • Sans
Grow House
2017 • Pat