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Guy Davis

Acting
Updated: Apr 13, 2026
9Total Films
6.8 Highest Rated
Born: May 12, 1952
Birth Place: New York City, New York, U.S.

About Guy Davis

​From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Guy Davis (born May 12, 1952) is a blues guitarist and banjo player, actor, and musician. He is the son of actors Ruby Dee and the late Ossie Davis. Description above from the Wikipedia article Guy Davis (musician), licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Known For: Acting

Guy Davis Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Guy Davis reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 9 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Guy Davis's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 11% of Guy Davis's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Beat Street, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Guy Davis Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Guy Davis's career based on audience ratings.

★6.8
Beat Street (1984) movie poster
★6.8

Beat Street: An aspiring DJ, from the South Bronx, and his best friend, a promoter, try to get into show business by exposing people

Beat Street

1984•Drama
★6.0
Hellhounds on My Trail: The Afterlife of Robert Johnson (2000) movie poster
★6.0

Hellhounds on My Trail: The Afterlife of Robert Johnson: A tribute to the influence of Delta Blues legend Robert Johnson and the effect that he has had on today's music. Chronic

Hellhounds on My Trail: The Afterlife of Robert Johnson

2000•Documentary
★6.0
Sidemen: Long Road To Glory (2016) movie poster
★6.0

Sidemen: Long Road To Glory: An intimate look at the lives and legacies of piano player Pinetop Perkins, drummer Willie 'Big Eyes' Smith and guitaris

Sidemen: Long Road To Glory

2016•Documentary
★5.3
Final (2001) movie poster
★5.3

Final: Waking up in a nearly empty room, Bill has strange recollections of his father's death and a car crash, and occasional p

Final

2001•Drama
★4.7
Def by Temptation (1990) movie poster
★4.7

Def by Temptation: An evil succubus is preying on libidinous black men in New York, and all that stands in her way is a minister-in-trainin

Def by Temptation

1990•Horror

Full Filmography

Every movie Guy Davis has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2024 The Rhythm and the Blues Jimmy Reed Flop Similar →
2016 Sidemen: Long Road To Glory Self Average Similar →
2014 Life's Essentials with Ruby Dee Self Flop Similar →
2005 The Human Hambone Self Flop Similar →
2001 Final Singer Flop Similar →
2000 Hellhounds on My Trail: The Afterlife of Robert Johnson Self Average Similar →
1990 Def by Temptation Bartender #2 Flop Similar →
1990 Zora is My Name! - Flop Similar →
1984 Beat Street Kenny Kirkland Hit Similar →

Guy Davis - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Guy Davis?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Guy Davis is "Beat Street" with a rating of 6.8/10.

How many movies has Guy Davis acted in?

Guy Davis has been featured in at least 9 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Guy Davis?

Other notable films include "Hellhounds on My Trail: The Afterlife of Robert Johnson", "Sidemen: Long Road To Glory", and "Final".

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