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Jonathan Daviss

Jonathan Pierce Daviss, also known simply as J.D. or JD, is an American actor. He stars as Pope Heyward in the Netflix drama series Outer Banks.

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Jonathan Daviss
Daviss in 2021
Born (2000-02-28) February 28, 2000
Nashville, Tennessee, U.S.1
Occupation
  • Actor
Years active2013–present
AgentCreative Artists Agency

Jonathan Pierce Daviss (born February 28, 2000),2 also known simply as J.D. or JD, is an American actor. He stars as Pope Heyward in the Netflix drama series Outer Banks.3

Early life

Daviss was raised in Conroe, Texas, and attended Conroe High School, where he played football and participated in Speech and Debate. He has a younger sister. Following high school, his mother sold their house, and they moved to California for him to pursue an acting career.4

Career

Signed for representation at CAA March 2026.5 It was revealed at the CinemaCon 2026 that Daviss was slated to star as Snoop Dogg in an upcoming untitled biopic for Universal Pictures with Craig Brewer directing.56

Filmography

Film

Year Title Role Notes
2014 Deliverance Creek Samuel Washington TV movie
2017 All the Marbles Young Spike Short
2018 Edge of the World Jay Tibbs
2018 Age of Summer Mathis
2018 Shattered Memories Teddy TV movie
2022 Do Revenge7 Elliot Netflix film
2027 Snoop Snoop Dogg Universal Pictures

Television

Year Title Roles Notes
2013 Revolution Kid One episode
2020−present Outer Banks8 Pope Heyward Main cast
2020 Baselines Lavar Post Production
References

References

  1. Which On-Screen Netflix Couple Knows Each Other Best IRL?. BuzzFeed UK. August 2, 2021. Archived from the original on August 8, 2021. Retrieved August 22, 2021 – via YouTube.
  2. Fuentes, Tamara (April 21, 2020). "How Old is the Cast of "Outer Banks" – Outer Banks Actors Ages". Seventeen. Retrieved May 25, 2020.
  3. "Pope is played by Jonathan Daviss". PopBuzz. Archived from the original on April 9, 2023. Retrieved August 25, 2020.
  4. Daviss, Jonathan [@JDaviss28] (May 6, 2020). "If you were wondering, yes I did grow up in Texas this is me in Highschool @ConroeHigh https://t.co/PpzrjWlBO7" (Tweet). Archived from the original on August 5, 2021. Retrieved August 22, 2021 – via Twitter.
  5. Jr, Mike Fleming (March 30, 2026). "CAA Signs 'Outer Banks' Jonathan Daviss, Next Up As Young Snoop Dogg In Universal Biopic". Deadline. Retrieved March 30, 2026.
  6. Goldsmith, Jill (April 15, 2026). "Snoop Dogg Live At CinemaCon To Celebrate Upcoming Biopic With Star Jonathan Daviss". Deadline. Retrieved April 16, 2026.
  7. Jackson, Angelique (June 24, 2021). "Jennifer Kaytin Robinson's Netflix Teen Comedy 'Strangers' Adds 7 to Cast, Including Austin Abrams, Alisha Boe, Jonathan Daviss". Variety. Retrieved July 6, 2021.
  8. "Outer Banks: Who is Pope actor Jonathan Daviss? Where is he now?". May 11, 2020.
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