Michael Davis

Michael Davis: Biography in Details

Who is Michael Davis?

Michael Davis, who appeared on NBC’s ‘Saturday Night Live’ six times is an American Juggler and he is the only professional juggler to juggle on the show. He came to attention in the United States during the 1980s.

He has performed for President Reagan, Queen Elizabeth, President George Bush, and many more. Currently, he is the head writer. The act that made him famous includes tricks such as juggling a machete, an egg, an ax, etc.

What are the birth facts of Michael Davis?

Michael Davis was born on August 23, 1953. His birth name is Michael Bruce Davis. He was born in San Francisco, United States.

Michael was born to James Allen Davis, an English teacher, and Donna Ruth Brewer, a housewife.

Michael Davis spent most of his childhood in San Francisco. He is American and speaks English. He lived a nomadic life as his parents used to move from one place to another and take him with them.

Education

Michael attended ‘Monte Vista High School’ and graduated in 1971. He then started a six-week course at the ‘Ringling Bros and Barnum & Bailey Clown College’ on October 1, 1973.

Michael Davis: Early Professional Life, Career

Michael Davis’s parents wanted the best for him. So, he traveled to most of the places in his childhood. After his graduation, he started a six-week course at the ‘Ringing Bros and Barnum & Bailey Clown College’ where over 3500 applicants were divided down to a group of 38 men and 7 women ranging between the age of 17-35.

From the competition, the selected candidates were offered a contract in a circus, and Michael got chosen. From the beginning, he always wanted to avoid any kind of labor work and wanted to become a poet. When he left high school, he rented a house for $30 a month at the age of 19.

In 1979, Davis performed on HBO’s ‘The Young Comedian’s Show’, which was his first major appearance on television. Davis also performed in the opening and closing night of the Broadway musical, ‘Broadway Follies’. Although the musical was a flop, he was hired immediately and performed in the Broadway Musical, ‘Sugar Babies’.

Michael Davis performed as Carlo Zambini in his sixth and last performance on ‘Saturday Night Live’ on October 3, 1981, and made his debut on ‘Saturday Night Live.

He bought a typewriter so that he could write about his life but it was a problem. He has appeared multiple times on ‘Saturday Night Live’ and has performed for various presidents.

Davis entertained President Reagan at Ford’s Theatre. He performed on the first American telecast of ‘Comic Relief’ on March 29, 1986. Davis appeared juggling on NBC’s Today Show for passengers aboard the SS Norway cruise ship.

On July 10, 1990, Michael Davis entertained President George Bush. On November 5, 1997, President George Bush was again entertained by Davis at the opening of the ‘Presidential Library’. Davis was featured in the documentary Buskers; For Love or Money in 2008.

Though Michael Davis could not achieve any achievements, he won the school acting award when he was in high school.

Michael Davis: Salary, net worth

As of 2022, Michael Davis’s salary is still under review but he earned a net worth of $800k.

Is Michael Davis involved in any rumors?

Michael Davis is not seen currently in performances so people have started questioning “What has happened to Michael?”  He is free from rumors and controversies.

Body measurements

Michael’s hair color is grey and his eye color is blue. His height and weight are not mentioned in any sources.

Social media profile

Michael has a fan page in social media buzz but he is not acting himself.

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