DeRay Davis is an American stand-up comedian and actor. Born and raised in Chicago, he began his career in the comedy clubs and was first noticed by Hollywood at Atlanta's Laffapalooza Festival. Soon after, DeRay moved to Los Angeles where his career took off. With a multi-dimensional career that spans film, television, and standup comedy, DeRay has become a staple in the world of comedy. He's known for his roles in "21 Jump Street", "Barbershop", andhop 2: Back in Business". As a comedian, he's been featured on Comedy Central Presents and HBO's Def Comedy Jam. He also hosted the game show Mind of a Man on Game Show Network.