DAVIS CLEVELAND

Name, Age & Place of Birth

Davis Richard Cleveland was born on February 5, 2002, in Houston, Texas, U.S., making him 23 years old as of mid‑2025 .

Early Life & Family

Growing up in Texas, Davis has two brothers (Paul, Jackson) and a sister (Marybeth) . He began his journey in entertainment early, moving to Los Angeles and working in commercials for brands like McDonald’s, Nintendo, Nissan, Microsoft, and more .

Rise to Fame on Disney

Davis earned fame as Flynn Jones, CeCe’s mischievous younger brother, on Disney Channel’s hit series Shake It Up (2010–2013), appearing in 75 episodes . He received ensemble nominations at the Young Artist Awards in 2011 and 2012 for the role .

TV Guest Roles

Before and during Shake It Up, he appeared in multiple popular shows:

• Criminal Minds (2008) as Ricky

• How I Met Your Mother (2008) as Andy

• Desperate Housewives (2009), Ghost Whisperer (2009), Hannah Montana (2010), Zeke and Luther (2010–11) as Roy Waffles, Pair of Kings (2010), Good Luck Charlie crossover (2011) .

Film & Nickelodeon Success

He starred as Manny in Nickelodeon’s family film Rufus (2016) and returned for its sequel Rufus 2 (2017) . He also appeared in the direct‑to‑video family film Alone for Christmas (2013) and had a small role in Birdies (2022) .

Interests, Hobbies & Personal Life

Davis is passionate about martial arts, frequently practicing it, and enjoys playing guitar, video games, skateboarding, and rollerblading . He’s also a philanthropist—he’s helped organize and host cystic fibrosis charity walks and events since childhood .

Transition to Dentistry

After years in the industry, Davis shifted focus—enrolling at Texas A&M University School of Dentistry in 2021 and graduating in 2024 to become a dentist .

Summary

From Houston commercials to Disney stardom, Davis Cleveland built a multifaceted career—TV, film, music, and activism—while pursuing martial arts and creative interests. Now, as a newly minted dentist, he combines compassion and discipline in both his personal and professional life.