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Matthew Davis, born on May 8, 1978 in Salt Lake City, Utah, United States, is a television actor and film actor. As of 2026, Matthew Davis is 48 years old. Schooling on record includes Woods Cross High School and University of Utah.
My Take
Matthew Davis is an actor I have a soft spot for, ever since his charming turn as Warner in Legally Blonde. What impresses me, though, is how he grew. Playing Alaric Saltzman across The Vampire Diaries and then Legacies meant living with one character for well over a decade, and that kind of sustained commitment builds a real bond with fans. A Salt Lake City kid who studied at the University of Utah before chasing Hollywood, he's matured from clean-cut heartthrob into a more textured presence. I quietly root for performers like him who keep showing up and deepening.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Matthew Davis
- Name (Japanese)
- マシュー・デイビス
- Reading
- ましゅー・でいびす
- Born
- May 8, 1978 (age 48)
- Origin
- Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
- Occupation
- actor / television actor / film actor
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Taurus / Horse
2. Background
- High school
- Woods Cross High School
- University
- University of Utah
3. Links
4. About this entry
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- Last updated
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Matthew Davis born?
Matthew Davis was born on May 8, 1978 and is 48 years old.
Where is Matthew Davis from?
Matthew Davis is from Salt Lake City, Utah, United States.
What does Matthew Davis do?
Matthew Davis works as actor, television actor, film actor.
Where did Matthew Davis study?
Matthew Davis attended University of Utah.
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