Josie Davis

This Hollywood, California native has been acting all of her life. 'Josie Davis' (qv) began her career at the age of 3, starring in numerous television commercials. She was cast as a series regular on the hit television show _Charles in Charge (1984)_ (qv) (Davis played the adorable, intelligent poet "Sarah Powell" opposite heartthrob 'Scott Baio' (qv)). The show was rated number-one in syndication.After wrapping "Charles in Charge", the straight-A student graduated from high school and battled the image that she created playing the quiet, sweet, bookish, little girl. Although she had the option of entering USC's prestigious writing program, Davis decided to continue acting and to shed the "Sarah Powell" image. At the age of 24, Davis auditioned for Hollywood heavyweights, 'Shelley Winters' (qv), 'Mark Rydell' (qv) and 'Martin Landau' (qv). Davis was accepted as a member to The Actor's Studio after only two auditions.Davis graduated to adult roles and quickly landed a role as a series regular on _Beverly Hills, 90210 (1990)_ (qv), playing the part of sexy, "Camille Desmond", which she starred in through the end of the series. The following season, Davis was cast as a series regular on the 'Aaron Spelling' (qv) show, _Titans (2000)_ (qv).Davis took a brief reprieve from television and was immediately cast in six films. After searching endlessly for the perfect actress, 'Nicolas Cage' (qv) cast Davis in his directorial debut, _Sonny (2002)_ (qv). Davis was cast opposite 'James Franco' (qv) in a star-studded cast that included 'Brenda Blethyn' (qv), 'Harry Dean Stanton' (qv) and 'Scott Caan' (qv).Davis returned to television and landed parts in highly-rated television films like _Psychic Murders (2002)_ (qv), alongside 'Henry Rollins' (qv) and 'James Russo' (qv). She followed that success with notable turns in the critically-acclaimed dramas _Philly (2001)_ (qv) with 'Kim Delaney' (qv), _The Division (2001)_ (qv), _CSI: Miami (2002)_ (qv) alongside 'David Caruso' (qv) and _Blind Injustice (2005)_ (qv), to name just a few.Davis was also cast opposite 'Jennifer Love Hewitt' (qv) and 'Ed O'Neill' (qv) in a pilot for ABC called _In the Game (2004)_ (qv). Davis continued to explore her comedic side playing Carol Cavanaugh in the film _Kalamazoo? (2006)_ (qv) co-starring 'Claire Bloom' (qv), 'Renée Taylor' (qv) and 'Chita Rivera' (qv). She also completed filming the motion picture _In the Land of Merry Misfits (2007)_ (qv), produced by 'Maria Menounos' (qv), narrated by 'John Waters' (qv). The film was accepted into 2007's "Tribeca Film Festival".'Chuck Lorre' (qv) cast Josie saying, "I couldn't imagine anyone else in this role" for a very memorable guest-star in the 2005 Christmas episode of the CBS hit, _Two and a Half Men (2003)_ (qv). US Weekly chose this episode as a "Must See".Next for this talented actress were starring roles in the films _Tranced (2010)_ (qv) directed by _The Sandlot (1993)_ (qv) and _Radio Flyer (1992)_ (qv) director, 'David Mickey Evans' (qv); _The Trouble with Romance (2007)_ (qv), 'Paul Haggis' (qv) had a hand in the writing of this film, co-starring 'Kip Pardue' (qv); _Carolina Moon (2007)_ (qv) alongside 'Claire Forlani' (qv) and 'Oliver Hudson' (qv); and _McBride: Requiem (2006)_ (qv) with 'John Larroquette' (qv).Davis was the lead in four independent films back to back; _Twilight (2008)_ (qv), a short film opposite respected 'Ellen Geer' (qv), the comedy _Chasing Tchaikovsky (2007)_ (qv) with 'Ann Magnuson' (qv), the horror film _The Cursed (2010)_ (qv) opposite 'Costas Mandylor' (qv) and, finally, she played the perfect assistant to 'Chris Potter' (qv) in longtime producer Pierre David's film, _The Perfect Assistant (2008)_ (qv).Josie recently worked opposite 'David Spade' (qv) on _Rules of Engagement (2007)_ (qv) as well as opposite 'Clifton Collins Jr.' (qv) in the NBC show _Fear Itself (2008)_ (qv), directed by _Freddy vs. Jason (2003)_ (qv) director 'Ronny Yu' (qv). She then shot a comedy pilot produced by 'J.J. Abrams' (qv) film _The Suburbans (1999)_ (qv)' writer/producer, 'Tony Guma' (qv).She has guest starred on _Burn Notice (2007)_ (qv), _Bones (2005)_ (qv), _Chuck (2007)_ (qv) as well as a recurring role on _CSI: NY (2004)_ (qv) opposite 'Skeet Ulrich' (qv).Josie joined 'James Franco' (qv), also doing a recurring role, on the English speaking novella, _Hollywood Heights (2012)_ (qv), opposite _Couples Retreat (2009)_ (qv)'s 'Carlos Ponce' (qv). She is the female lead in Hallmarks Channel's _Notes from Dad (2013)_ (qv), one of their anticipated movies, directed by ER's 'Eriq La Salle' (qv), opposite 'Eddie Cibrian' (qv).In addition to a busy acting career, Davis produced the award-winning comedy short film, _Lotto (2003)_ (qv), starring herself, as well as producing music videos and writing a screenplay. Josie is involved in many charities, especially volunteer work at animal and shelters and mobile adoptions.::Anonymous