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SpouseMetta Davis
FactHe was nominated for a 1980 Joseph Jefferson Award for Actor in a Principal Role in a Play for his performance in "Buried Child" at the Northlight Theatre in Chicago, Illinois.


Nathan “Nate” Davis (born September 22, 1988) is an American football quarterback who is a free agent. He was drafted by the San Francisco 49ers in the fifth round of the 2009 NFL Draft. He played college football at Ball State.

Early Life

Davis was born in Bellwood, Illinois. He attended Warren Township High School in Gurnee, Illinois, where he played football and basketball. In football, he was a three-year starter and led his team to a 27–6 record during that span. He was named the North Suburban Conference Player of the Year as a senior after completing 135-of-219 passes for 2,051 yards and 22 touchdowns.

In basketball, Davis was a four-year starter and helped his team to a 97–17 record during that span. He was named the conference Player of the Year as a senior after averaging 19.1 points, 7.2 rebounds and 4.5 assists per game.

College career

Davis played college football at Ball State University from 2006 to 2008. As a freshman in 2006, he appeared in 10 games and completed 18-of-34 passes for 209 yards and one touchdown.

As a sophomore in 2007, Davis appeared in all 12 games and completed 241-of-402 passes for 3,361 yards and 29 touchdowns. He also rushed for four touchdowns.

As a junior in 2008, Davis appeared in all 12 games and completed 262-of-413 passes for 3,667 yards and 37 touchdowns. He also rushed for four touchdowns.

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables Ht Wt Arm length Hand size 40-yard dash 10-yd split 20-yd split 20-ss 3-cone Vert Broad BP 6 ft 1 in 217 lb 31 1⁄2 in 9 1⁄4 in 4.98 s 1.68 s 2.78 s 4.53 s 7.09 s 34 1⁄2 in 9 ft 11 in All values from NFL Combine

San Francisco 49ers

Davis was drafted by the San Francisco 49ers in the fifth round (171st overall) of the 2009 NFL Draft. As a rookie in 2009, he appeared in two games and completed 2-of-5 passes for 21 yards and one touchdown.

On September 5, 2010, Davis was waived by the 49ers.

Indianapolis Colts

On September 6, 2010, Davis was claimed off waivers by the Indianapolis Colts. He was released on November 2, 2010.

Tennessee Titans

On November 3, 2010, Davis was claimed off waivers by the Tennessee Titans. He was released on November 16, 2010.

Buffalo Bills

On November 17, 2010, Davis was claimed off waivers by the Buffalo Bills. He was released on December 6, 2010.

New England Patriots

On December 7, 2010, Davis was claimed off waivers by the New England Patriots. He was released on May 2, 2011.

New York Jets

On August 5, 2011, Davis signed with the New York Jets. He was released on August 29, 2011.

General Info

Full NameNate Davis
Height1.88 m
Weight103 kg
ProfessionAmerican football player
EducationBellaire High School, Ball State University
NationalityAmerican

Family

SpouseMetta Davis
ChildrenAndrew Davis, Richard Peter Davis, Jo Ellen Friedman
ParentsLinda Davis, Charles Davis
SiblingsJose Davis

Accomplishments

MoviesPoltergeist III, Holes, Code of Silence, Flowers in the Attic, Dunston Checks In, Risky Business, Chain Reaction, The Package, Tough Guys, Steal Big Steal Little, Let's Go to Prison, Burglar, On the Right Track, Windy City, Almost Salinas, Jazz Icons: Art Blakey: Live in '65

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Facts

#Fact
1He was nominated for a 2001 Joseph Jefferson Award for Actor in a Principal Role in a Play for "2 1/2 Jews" at the Apple Tree Theatre in Chicago, Illinois.
2He was nominated for a 1991 Joseph Jefferson Award for Actor in a Principal Role in a Play for "The Sunshine Boys" at the National Jewish Theater in Chicago, Illinois.
3He was nominated for a 1980 Joseph Jefferson Award for Actor in a Principal Role in a Play for his performance in "Buried Child" at the Northlight Theatre in Chicago, Illinois.
4Was a pharmaceutical sales rep by trade but pursued acting after being fired from his sales job in the late '70s.
5Served in Europe during WWII and performed on the local stage and in radio productions after the war.
6Father of Richard Davis and Andrew Davis.

Pictures

Movies

Actor

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Let's Go to Prison2006Old Juror
Holes2003Grandfather (as Nate Davis)
Almost Salinas2001Zelder Hill
Becker1999TV SeriesMilton Fowler
ER1997TV SeriesMr. Novotny
Chain Reaction1996Morris Grodsky
Dunston Checks In1996Victor Dubrow
Steal Big Steal Little1995Harry Lordly, Attorney of Record for Bonnie Martin
Frasier1995TV SeriesOtto
Missing Persons1993TV Series
Baby Talk1992TV Series
Equal Justice1991TV SeriesJudge Bromberg
Cheers1991TV SeriesMr. Quincy
Shaking the Tree1990Grandpa Sullivan
Father Dowling Mysteries1990TV SeriesMalko
The Package1989Soviet Press Secretary
Poltergeist III1988Reverend Henry Kane
Sonny Spoon1988TV SeriesSam Abramowitz
Sable1988TV SeriesPhilip Lazlo
Flowers in the Attic1987Grandfather
Wiseguy1987TV Series
Murder Ordained1987TV MovieDoctor
Burglar1987Mr. Paggif
Crime Story1987TV SeriesIzzy 'The Dancer' Abrams
Hill Street Blues1986TV SeriesAaron Levine
Tough Guys1986Jimmy Ellis
One More Saturday Night1986Desk Clerk
Code of Silence1985Felix Scalese
Windy City1984Mr. Jones
Too Close for Comfort1984TV SeriesMr. Rosenbloom
Risky Business1983Business Teacher
Will: The Autobiography of G. Gordon Liddy1982TV Movie
The Children Nobody Wanted1981TV MovieOrville
Thief1981Grossman
On the Right Track1981Mario
Hudson Taylor1981
Dummy1979TV MovieCop
Stony Island1978Lewis Moss
A Steady Rain1978Short
Miracle on State Street1978ShortDan Kline

Self

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Mister Rogers' Neighborhood1975TV SeriesHimself

Archive Footage

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Crime Story1987TV SeriesIzzy 'The Dancer' Abrams

Source: IMDb, Wikipedia

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