DeRay Davis Net Worth

What is DeRay Davis Net Worth?

DeRay Davis Net Worth is US$ 1.5 Million as of January 2023.

Biography

DeRay is a scriptwriter, actor, and stand-up comedian. Comedy clubs were the beginning of DeRay’s career. In the movies “Barbershop” and “Barbershop 2,” he played Hustle Guy Ray-Ray, for which he is most known. Additionally, Davis has had appearances in numerous motion pictures, like “Semi-Pro,” “besides Back in Business,” etc. Davis has appeared on programs like “Short Circuitz,” “MTV’s Nick Cannon’s Wild ‘N Out,” and “BET’s ComicView.” In addition to HBO’s Entourage, he was featured in the music video “Through the Wire” by Kanye West and contributed to several skits on the albums “Late Registration” and “The College Dropout.” Davis has also been seen in the music videos “Yo (Excuse Me Miss)” by Chris Brown and Lil’ Flip’s “Game Over,” and “Three 6 Mafia’s “Doe Boy Fresh.”

Early Life 

Davis was born in the US city of Chicago, Illinois. He came from an African American family. Because his father was a drug dealer, he was murdered by an unknown individual. Steph Jones, his loyal brother, raised him. He was homeschooled for the whole of his education.

Career 

When he first began his career and after moving to Los Angeles, this American professional comic star and actor won the Comedy Central Laugh Riots competition. His participation in the “Cedric the Entertainer” tour was made public as a result of this victory. Then, DeRay Davis made several cinematic appearances, including “Barbershop” and “Barbershop 2.” The Atlanta “LafdapaloozaFestival” came after it, and his professional career began from there. He also hosted the revival of “Hip hop squares,” which was presented and explained by “Ice 3D shapes,” and for which he was best known for playing Ray. He then appeared in the “Oxygen” television drama “Living with Funny.”

Prior to that, he directed his first game show network production, “Mind of a Man.” He then appeared in Kanye West’s “Through the Wire” music video. He also emulated Bernie Mac on several tracks he recorded for rapper Kanye West, including “The School Dropout” and “Late Registration.” He has also appeared in many films such as Semi-Pro and 21 Jump Street.

Highlights

TV Shows

• My Wife and Kids (2002)
• Power Play (stand-up special) (2011)
• Hip Hop Squares (2012)
• Empire (2015)
• Living with Funny (2016)

Hollywood Movies

• Play’d: A Hip Hop Story (2002)
• The Fog (2005)
• Scary Movie 4 (2006)
• Frankenhood (2008)
• 21 Jump Street (2012)
• All Eyez on Me (2017)

Favorite Quotes from DeRay Davis

“When I’m onstage doing standup, no one yells “Cut!” or tells me what to do. I’m DeRay, and I use my own words. With acting, you’re portraying a character with someone else’s words. Still, you definitely want to inject a little of yourself into every role.”

— DeRay Davis

“Following the script is one thing, but the unique way in which you deliver your lines is what makes them your own.”

— DeRay Davis

“I’d like the world to know that I would do what I do for no money. If I could trade my comedy for food, I’d walk into a grocery store and give them 15 minutes for $100 worth of groceries. My passion is beyond the financial. I don’t think people are aware of that about me. I’m not a flashy guy, and I want people to know that whatever they do is just as important as my craft.”

— DeRay Davis

 “The road to riches has tolls & trolls.”

— DeRay Davis

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Summary

Antoine DeRay Davis was born in New Jersey, USA. He is African American and best known for his role as the Hustle Guy Ray-Ray in the film “Barbershop”. He has also appeared in many films such as “Semi-Pro” and “21 Jump Street.” DeRay emulated Bernie Mac on several tracks he recorded for rapper Kanye West, including “The School Dropout” and “Doe Boy Fresh”. He also appeared in Kanye West’s “Through the Wire” music video. His net worth is estimated to be US$ 1.5 Million.