In 1873, Davis established a photographic studio in Apia, Samoa. He hired Alfred John Tattersall as his assistant.
Uncle of Nick Raynes.
Developing for Fox 2000 a screen adaptation of Michael Dobbs book, "One Minute to Midnight: Kennedy, Khrushehev and Castro on the Brink of Nuclear War.".
His obsession with film began as a youth when his father purchased the neighborhood movie theater, where he sold popcorn.
Born and raised near Denver, Colorado.
HaD an ownership stake in the Italian restaurant chain, Pasta Pomodoro.
Recognized by The Hollywood Reporter as Hollywoods most prolific producer (August, 2005).
Parlayed his success as a moviemaker into a separate career as a savvy business man, originally buying and selling at a sizable profit Wetzels Pretzels, Pasta Pomodoro, etc. He is partnered in national cosmetics chain Jane Cosmetics, as well as the frozen yogurt chain, Red Mango, and auto parts maker Catalina Precision Products.
Quietly partnered in an animation company with South Korean animators in 2007, and Davis Entertainment is busy developing and producing animation features and DVD programming, including a feature animated musical.
Has produced or executive produced 84 movies and movies for television.
First job was as an usher in his fathers movie theater in a Denver suburb. He fell in love with movies, and would watch up to 300 movies a year.
Formed View Finder 1960.
Entered films in 1950, in the editing room.
