Matthew Davis Biography: Height, Ethnicity, Age, Net Worth, Siblings, Parents, TV Series, Ex-Wife, Kids, Movies

Matthew Davis is an American actor who drew significant attention with his portrayal of Warner Huntington III opposite Reese Witherspoon in the hit comedy-drama Legally Blonde. This role introduced him to a broad audience early in his career.

He further established himself through his television work, most notably as Alaric Saltzman on The CW’s The Vampire Diaries, where his character’s evolution from a history teacher to a key figure in the supernatural storyline resonated with viewers.

Profile

• Full name: Matthew Wadsworth Davis
• Date of birth: May 8, 1978
• Age: 47 years old
• Gender: Male
• Place of birth: Salt Lake City, Utah, U.S.
• State of origin: Utah
• Nationality: American
• Profession: Actor
• Height: 6 ft 1¼ in (1.86 m) — sources vary slightly between 5’11” and 6’1″  
• Parents: Dr. Jon Kingsley Davis (father)
• Siblings: Collin Davis  
• Spouse: Kiley Casciano (married December 23, 2018; divorced February 2024)
• Children: Ripley Nightingale Davis; Dorothy Lavender Davis
• Relationship status: Divorced
• Religion: Roman Catholic
• Ethnicity: White (of Welsh descent)  
• Net worth: $2 million  

Early Life and Education

Matthew Davis was born May 8, 1978, in Salt Lake City, Utah. He is the son of Dr. Jon Kingsley Davis and has one brother, Collin Davis. He attended Woods Cross High School in Utah and then the University of Utah; he also studied at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in Pasadena, California. Raised Roman Catholic, he retains that religious identity into adulthood.

Personal Life

Matthew Davis has had several significant relationships. He was briefly married to actress Leelee Sobieski from September 2008 until their divorce in early 2009. He was later engaged to Brittany Sharp in 2013; they ended the engagement in 2016.  

In December 2018, he married actress Kiley Casciano; they welcomed their daughter, Ripley Nightingale, on March 31, 2020, and their second daughter, Dorothy Lavender, on January 24, 2022. Their marriage ended in February 2024, and they share joint custody of their children.

Career

Matthew Davis’s on-screen career began around 2000 with roles in films such as Tigerland (2000) and Urban Legends: Final Cut (2000). In 2001, he co-starred with Reese Witherspoon in Legally Blonde as Warner Huntington III, a part that elevated his visibility in Hollywood.

He followed these roles with appearances in Pearl Harbour (2001) and Blue Crush (2002). On television, he played Adam Hillman on the ABC comedy-drama series What About Brian (2006–2007).

His breakthrough TV role came in 2009 as Alaric Saltzman on The Vampire Diaries, where he was a series regular in multiple seasons. It reprised the character on its spin-off, Legacies (2018–2022). He also appeared in Cult (2013) and had a recurring arc on CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (2013–2014).

Film appearances include Finding Bliss (2009) and Waiting for Forever (2010). In 2024, it was announced he would star in the NBC drama series Grosse Pointe Garden Society, indicating ongoing activity in television projects.

Net worth

Matthew Davis’s net worth is approximately $2 million, attributed to his film and television roles (including Legally Blonde and The Vampire Diaries), as well as residuals and ongoing TV projects.

Social Media

• Instagram: @immatthewdavis
• Twitter/X: N/A

Filmography

• Tigerland (2000)
• Urban Legends: Final Cut (2000)
• Pearl Harbour (2001)
• Legally Blonde (2001)
• Lone Star State of Mind (2002)
• Blue Crush (2002)
• Below (2002)
• Something Better (2003)
• Seeing Other People (2004)
• Shadow of Fear (2004)
• Heights (2004)
• Into the Sun (2005)
• BloodRayne (2005)
• Mentor (2006)
• Bottoms Up (2006)
• Wasting Away (2007)
• Finding Bliss (2009)
• S. Darko (2009)
• Waiting for Forever (2010)
• What About Brian (TV series, 2006–2007)
• Law & Order: SVU (appearance, 2008)
• Limelight (TV film, 2009)
• In Plain Sight (guest, 2009)
• Damages (recurring, 2009–2010)
• The Vampire Diaries (2009–2017)
• Cult (2013)
• CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (2013–2014)
• The Originals (guest, 2017–2018)
• Legacies (2018–2022)
• Christmas Wishes & Mistletoe Kisses (2019)
• Grosse Pointe Garden Society (2025)