Davi’s career has spanned decades in film and television, often portraying intense, larger-than-life characters:
Made his onscreen debut opposite Frank Sinatra in Contract on Cherry Street.
Jake Fratelli in The Goonies (1985)
Franz Sanchez in the James Bond film Licence to Kill (1989)
FBI Special Agent Big Johnson in Die Hard (1988)
Al Torres in Showgirls (1995)
Goran Vata in The Expendables 3 (2014)
Roles in Predator 2, The Iceman and many others throughout more than 160 screen credits.
Played FBI agent Bailey Malone on the series Profiler (1996–2000) and appeared in shows like Stargate: Atlantis, Criminal Minds, CSI and more.
Founded Sun Lion Films and made his directorial debut with The Dukes (2007), a comedy-drama that won awards at international film festivals and was featured alongside films by directors like Francis Ford Coppola and Sidney Lumet.
Classically trained in opera and later embarked on a singing career, releasing albums such as Davi Sings Sinatra: On the Road to Romance, which received praise for its interpretation of classic standards.
Davi has also been active in voice work, theatre and as a spokesperson for internet safety and various community organizations.
He’s received awards and honors for acting, directing and community service including lifetime achievement and film festival accolades, as well as recognition from his alma mater Hofstra University.