Josie Rebecca Davis was born on January 16, 1973, in Los Angeles, California. She is an actress who has appeared in film and television projects over the past 30 years. She started her career at three years old, appearing in television commercials.
Her parents are Ernest William Davis and Janet R. Dey. Josie Davis measures in at 5’ 8” (1.73 m).
Josie Davis studied acting with Paul E. Richards, one of the right hands of Lee Strasberg’s Actors Studio, eventually joining the studio in full at the age of 24.
Martin Landau, Mark Rydell, and Shelley Winters judged her performance to enter the Actors Studio. She was only one of two accepted that year.
What projects are Josie Davis known for?
Josie Davis is known for a few projects. She had her start on the sitcom Charles In Charge as Sarah Powell in over 100 episodes.
The sitcom ran from January 1987 to November 1990. Josie joined the show in season two, alongside Nicole Eggers, Sandra Kerns, and Ellen Travolta. She had to leave her gymnastics team at the time to join the show.
Growing up on television was challenging. Davis was once quoted saying, “I would overhear fans say, ‘Look, there’s the ugly girl from Charles in Charge.” However, the joke is on them as Josie Davis looks fantastic today.
Following Charles in Charge, Josie Davis would appear in multiple projects but again take on a long-term role in The Young and the Restless from 1996 to 1997. Her role as Grace Turner on that show spanned 87 episodes. She would find herself heavily involved with other actors in the daytime soap opera scene.
From 1998 to 200, Josie Davis would play Camille Desmond on Beverly Hills, 90210. She was on the show for 11 episodes during the final two seasons.
Davis would also take a leading role in the drama Titans, where she played the character of Laurie Williams across 13 episodes. She would star alongside Casper Van Dien, Yasmine Bleeth, and John Barrowman.
Scott Baio Abuse Allegations
In 2018, Nicole Eggert accused Scott Baio of sexual assault and molesting her as a minor. Nicole further went on to say that Scott had an inappropriate relationship with Josie Davis. Nicole alleges that Scott demanded Josie Davis pull her pants down when she was 13 years old.
Josie responded to allegations by saying it was ‘completely false’ and she further stated that she only had a ‘positive and professional relationship with him’.
What is Josie Davis doing now?
Josie Daviscontinues to be active in the entertainment industry with a diverse range of roles. In 2022, she starred in a TV series titled “Cooking with the Stars” and a film called “Black Balsam,” where she played the character Ellen Roth.
In 2020, she appeared in the TV series “Stumptown” as Darlene McConnell. In 2019, she played Ms. Sinclair in the TV movie “The Secret Lives of Cheerleaders” and lent her voice to the character of a newscaster in the short film “The Lovelys.”
In addition to her acting career, Davis is also involved in various charitable activities. She was previously the face and spokesperson for a skincare line and is now representing a new line.
On her social media, she often shares her thoughts on current events and supports causes she believes in. For instance, she recently signed a petition opposing the torture and consumption of dogs in South Korea. Despite her busy schedule, Davis continues to make time for causes close to her heart, demonstrating her commitment to making a positive impact in the world.
Personal Life
Josie Davis appears to be unmarried. She has been known to date, but she has not seemed to settle down. She dated actor Dax Griffin from 1997 to 2011.
Dax Griffin was born on March 22nd, 1972, in Atlanta, Georgia. He is an actor who has appeared in many movies and television series. He was seen on All My Children from 2003 to 2004 and The Bold and the Beautiful from 2006 to 2007.
He also served as the body double for Michael Douglas as Hank Pym in the Marvel Studios movies Ant-Man (2015) and Ant-Man and the Wasp (2018). He would play the young version of Michael Douglas’ Hank Pym, and then the special effects team would use CGI to superimpose a digitally de-aged Michael Douglas’ face onto Dax Griffin’s body.
For a time, Josie Davis also dated actor Jacob Young. Young was born on September 10th, 1979, in Renton, Washington. He is best known for his work on General Hospital from 200 to 2003, The Bold and the Beautiful from 1997 to 1999, again from 2011 to 2018, and All My Children from 2003 to 2011.
Information on their relationship is relatively limited, such as how long they were together. Since breaking up, he has married Christen Steward and had three children.
Josie Davis does not currently have known children. She seems to be enjoying the single life and has kept busy with her career.
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