Born in New York City and raised in France, J.P. Davis received a degree in International Affairs from Georgetown University's School of Foreign Service. With encouragement from his mentor, Oscar-winner William Goldman, J.P. moved to Los Angeles to pursue a career in the entertainment industry.
Davis quickly converted, starring in his original screenplay Fighting Tommy Riley, which was produced independently on a budget of $100,000. His second original screenplay, Violence of Action, was released by Paramount Pictures in March 2022 under the title The Contractor. Starring Chris Pine as a Special Forces veteran left-for-dead by a private contracting organization, the film was directed by Tarik Saleh and produced by Basil Iwanyk and 30WEST.
J.P. also wrote the forthcoming action thriller The Plane, which stars Gerry Butler as a commercial pilot who must save his passengers after a forced landing in a hostile war zone. Lionsgate will distribute the film, which was directed by Jean-Francois Richet and produced by Lorenzo di Bonaventura and Marc Butan.
Davis is currently writing an Original thriller for MadRiver and Nomad, with Jeremy Saulnier attached to direct. For Television, he is developing an Untitled Series in collaboration with filmmaker Gavin O'Connor.
J.P. is a dual US/French citizen currently living in Los Angeles, California.
Mutiny(2026)
Plane(2023)
The Contractor(2022)
The Neighbor(2007)
Fighting Tommy Riley(2004)
Pickin' & Grinnin'(2010)as J.P.
Blue(2009)as Paulie
House(2008)as Randy Messsarue
The Curse of the Komodo(2004)as Jason
Arrest & Trial(2000)
