Davis Richard Cleveland (born February 5, 2002) is an American dentist and former child actor. He is known for his role as Flynn Jones on the Disney Channel original series Shake It Up. Cleveland starred as Manny in the 2016 Nickelodeon Original Movie Rufus and its 2017 sequel Rufus 2.
Life and career Cleveland was born Davis Richard Cleveland on February 5, 2002, in Houston, Texas. Cleveland was living in Los Angeles, California, in 2011, and enjoys studying martial arts and playing guitar, as well as other hobbies including video games, skateboarding and rollerblading.
In 2010, Cleveland began playing the role of CeCe's younger brother, Flynn Jones, on the Disney Channel comedy Shake It Up. In March 2011, he spoke with Tanya Rivero on Good Morning America of his experience working on Shake It Up stating, "It's the best experience ever. It's like Disney World every morning."
His other television appearances include an episode of How I Met Your Mother, Desperate Housewives and Good Luck Charlie, Ghost Whisperer, and Hannah Montana. He also played the part of Luther's little brother Roy in Zeke and Luther.
Cleveland starred in the Nickelodeon Original Movie, Rufus, which also starred Jace Norman and was released on January 18, 2016. He starred in the film's sequel Rufus 2 which was released on January 16, 2017.
Personal life He is involved in charity work by helping to raise money to help find a cure for cystic fibrosis through hosting cystic fibrosis walks and various other charities.
Cleveland began attending Texas A&M University School of Dentistry in 2024.
Filmography
Film YearTitleRoleNotes2013Alone for ChristmasDillonDirect-to-video film2016RufusMannyNickelodeon Original Movie2017Rufus 22022BirdiesTournament Crowd
Television Year Title Role Notes 2008 Criminal Minds Ricky Episode: "Masterpiece" How I Met Your Mother Andy Episode: "The Fight" 2009 Ghost Whisperer Tyler Harmon Episode: "Birthday Presence" Desperate Housewives Jeffrey Episode: "The Story of Lucy and Jessie" 2010–2013 Shake It Up Flynn Jones Main role 2010–2011 Zeke and Luther Roy Waffles Episodes: "Little Bro", "Big Trouble", "Sibling Rivalries" 2010 Hannah Montana Little Boy Episodes: "Sweet Home Hannah Montana", "Hannah Montana to the Principal's Office" Pair of Kings Chauncey Episode: "Big Kings on Campus" 2011 Good Luck Charlie Walker / Flynn Jones Episodes: "Snow Show Part 2", "Charlie Shakes It Up" 2014Rizzoli & Isles Zach Langley Episode: "Tears of a Clown" 2016 Legendary Dudas Icuzio Episode: "Un Film de Duda/Homeroom Wars"
Awards and nominations
Award Year Category Work Result Ref. Young Artist Award 2011 Outstanding Young Ensemble In a TV Series Shake It Up 2012
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