Davis Richard Cleveland (born February 5, 2002) is an American

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. He is known for his role as Flynn Jones on the Disney Channel original series '' Shake It Up''. Cleveland starred as Manny in the 2016 Nickelodeon Original Movie ''Rufus'' and its 2017 sequel ''Rufus 2''.

Life and career

Cleveland was born on February 5, 2002, in Houston, Texas. Cleveland was living in

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, in 2011, and enjoys studying martial arts and playing guitar, as well as other hobbies including video games, skateboarding and rollerblading. He is involved in charity work by helping to raise money to help find a cure for

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through hosting cystic fibrosis walks and various other charities. In 2010 Cleveland began playing the role of Flynn Jones on the Disney Channel comedy '' Shake It Up''. In March 2011, he spoke with Tanya Rivero on ''

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'' of his experience working on ''Shake It Up'' stating, "It's the best experience ever. It's like

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every morning." His other television appearances include an episode of ''

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''. He also played the part of Luther's little brother Roy in '' Zeke and Luther''. In January 2016, Cleveland starred in the Nickelodeon Original Movie, ''Rufus'', which also starred Jace Norman. In January 2017 he starred in the film's sequel ''Rufus 2''.

Filmography

Awards and nominations

References

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