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Nathan John Owens (born March 9, 1984) is an American actor, model, and producer. Owens portrayed Cameron Davis on Days of Our Lives and was a series regular as Jesse Morgan on the Lifetime comedic-drama series Devious Maids.
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Career
[edit]Owens began his career working as a model. He has appeared in several issues of GQ, as well as many commercial and print campaigns for Vuori, Gap, Polo, Izod, Tommy Hilfiger, J.Crew, Peter Millar, Sperry, Tommy Bahama, and Abercrombie and Fitch to name a few.[1] He also has the distinction of being the second African-American ever to be featured in a fragrance campaign for Polo Ralph Lauren Big Pony.[1][2]
Owens moved from NYC to LA initially as a host for 1st Look on NBC He remained hosting the show but made his acting debut (Outside of commercials) starring opposite Rihanna in the music video to her song, California King Bed and later, opposite Nicki Minaj in Va Va Voom.[2]
In October 2012, it was announced that Owens had joined the cast of Days of Our Lives as a recast of Cameron Davis.[3] Owens was released from his contract with Days of Our Lives in July 2013 and made his final appearance in November 2013. Owens was later accepted to ABC's Diversity Showcase.[4] Owens joined the cast of Devious Maids for its third season in the role of Jesse Morgan, a character described as "a handsome military vet who returns stateside to settle back into civilian life."[5][6][7] In 2016, Owens reprised the role of Jesse in the fourth and final season.[8][9]
In September 2020, Owens joined the cast Batwoman in the recurring role of Ocean.[10] He also starred in Ion Television's television film, The Christmas Sitters.[11] In 2022, Owens joined the cast of 9-1-1: Lone Star in the recurring role of Julius Vega.[12]
On December 12, 2024, it was announced Owens had joined the cast of The Young and the Restless. He made his episodic debut on January 8 of the following year.[13]
Personal life
[edit]Nathan Owens was born in Daly City, California.[14] His family later relocated to Sacramento where he finished school. Once he started modeling in 2007 he shot a campaign for Ruehl No.925 with photographer Bruce Weber in New York City. That campaign inspired him to move to NYC. After living there for 6 months he booked a hosting job for an NBC subsidiary out in Los Angeles and relocated once again. He splits his time between Northern and Southern California.[15]
Filmography
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012–2013 | Days of Our Lives | Cameron Davis #2 | Series regular; 155 episodes |
| 2013 | The Audition | Chris | Television film |
| 2015-16 | Devious Maids | Jesse Morgan | Main role (seasons 3–4); 19 episodes |
| 2017 | The Carmichael Show | Todd | Episode: "Lesbian Wedding" |
| 2020 | The Christmas Sitters | Max | Television film |
| 2021 | Batwoman | Ocean | Recurring role (season 2); 11 episodes |
| 2022 | Dollface | Max | Episode: "Space Cadet" |
| 9-1-1: Lone Star | Julius Vega | Recurring role | |
| 2023 | Lethal Legacy | Darren | Television film |
| 2024 | A Season to Remember | Iggy Love | Television film |
| 2025 | The Young and the Restless | Holden Novak | Series regular |
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Days of our Lives cast". Global TV. Retrieved 1 July 2015.
- ^ a b "Nathan Owens as Jesse Morgan". LifeTime. Retrieved 1 July 2015.
- ^ Di Lauro, Janet (October 1, 2012). "Days of Our Lives Casts Handsome New Actor". About.com. The New York Times Company. Archived from the original on November 18, 2012. Retrieved October 1, 2012.
- ^ "Nathan Owens Out At Days". Late-breaking News. Soap Opera Digest. 38 (41). American Media, Inc.: 5. October 14, 2013.
- ^ Petski, Denise (February 12, 2015). "Nathan Owens Joins 'Devious Maids' As Regular; Lloyd Owen In 'Apocalypse Slough'". Deadline Hollywood. Penske Media Corporation. Retrieved July 1, 2015.
- ^ Adams, Shilo (12 February 2015). "Devious Maids Season 3: Nathan Owens Cast as Series Regular". Screen Fad. Archived from the original on 24 September 2015. Retrieved 1 July 2015.
- ^ Purvis, Matt (13 February 2015). "Heading for Primetime". Soaps She Knows. Retrieved 1 July 2015.
- ^ Swift, Andy (January 12, 2016). "Devious Maids: Desperate Housewives' Eva Longoria and James Denton Appearing in Season 4". TVLine. Penske Media Corporation. Retrieved January 12, 2016.
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie (September 1, 2016). "'Devious Maids' Canceled: No Season 5 For Lifetime Series". Deadline Hollywood. Penske Media Corporation. Retrieved December 20, 2020.
- ^ Petski, Denise (September 23, 2020). "'Batwoman': Leah Gibson & Nathan Owens To Recur In The CW Superhero Series". Deadline Hollywood. Penske Media Corporation. Retrieved December 20, 2020.
- ^ Silver, Carly (September 23, 2020). "Booked and Busy: What Soap Alums Are Up to the Week of September 21, 2020". Daytime Confidential. Confidential Media, Inc. (SAY Media). Retrieved December 20, 2020.
- ^ Swift, Andy (April 4, 2022). "9-1-1: Lone Star Adds Batwoman and Prison Break Actors as Important Men in Tommy's Life — First Look". TVLine. TVLine Media, LLC. (Penske Media Corporation). Retrieved April 15, 2022.
- ^ Rice, Lynette (December 12, 2024). "The Young and the Restless Adds Former Days of Our Lives Actor Nathan Owens". Deadline Hollywood. United States: Penske Media Corporation. Archived from the original on December 12, 2024. Retrieved December 12, 2024.
- ^ Ancestry.com. California Birth Index, 1905-1995 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2005.
- ^ Watter, Amanda (August 20, 2015). "Interview: Nathan Owens stays hopeful for his character's relationship on "Devious Maids"". Channel Guide Magazine. Retrieved April 27, 2016.
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Nathan Owens
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Early life
Birth and family background
Nathan Owens was born Nathan John Owens on March 9, 1984, in Daly City, California, a city in San Mateo County located just south of San Francisco.[5][1] He is of mixed ethnic heritage, with an African-American father and a mother of European descent.[5] Owens was raised primarily by his single mother, Diana, who instilled a strong familial bond; he has frequently described her as his best friend and a profound influence in his life.[6] He also has an older sister named Anissa, who played a supportive role in his early interests.[6] Following his birth in the San Francisco Bay Area, Owens' family relocated to Sacramento, California, where he grew up and completed his schooling amid a close-knit household environment.[6][7]Education
Owens began his higher education in California, attending Sacramento State University for a couple of years.[8] He studied kinesiology in college, a field centered on the science of human movement, physical activity, and exercise.[3] After completing a couple of years at Sacramento State, Owens chose to depart from college and move to New York City to chase modeling prospects.[8][3]Career
Modeling career
After completing his college studies in kinesiology, Owens relocated to New York City in the mid-2000s to pursue a career in modeling.[3] There, he quickly established himself in the industry, securing representation with a prominent agency and building a portfolio of high-profile work.[9] Owens featured in commercial and print campaigns for several major brands, including Polo Ralph Lauren, Tommy Hilfiger, J. Crew, Abercrombie & Fitch, Gap, and Vuori.[3] He gained particular recognition for his role in the Polo Ralph Lauren Big Pony fragrance campaign, where he became the second African-American model to be featured in such an endorsement for the brand.[10] These assignments, often photographed by leading industry talents, highlighted his versatile appeal in fashion advertising.[8] His modeling work extended to editorial features, with appearances in multiple issues of GQ magazine, further elevating his visibility in men's fashion circles.[10] This early success not only cultivated Owens' public image as a prominent male model but also offered the financial foundation necessary to support his subsequent transition into acting.[3]Acting career
Owens transitioned into acting following his modeling career, leveraging his established on-screen charisma to secure early opportunities in visual media. His early acting appearances included music videos such as Esmée Denters' "Outta Here" (2009), Rihanna's "California King Bed" (2011, directed by Anthony Mandler), and Nicki Minaj's "Va Va Voom" (2012).[11] Owens' television breakthrough came in December 2012 when he joined the cast of the NBC soap opera Days of Our Lives as Dr. Cameron Davis, a series regular role he portrayed until November 2013.[12] After a brief hiatus, he returned to television in 2015 with a prominent recurring role as Jesse Morgan, a handsome military veteran, on Lifetime's Devious Maids, appearing in 19 episodes across seasons 3 and 4.[13] His performance on the series highlighted his ability to blend dramatic depth with the visual appeal honed from modeling campaigns for brands like Gap and Polo.[3] Building on this momentum, Owens expanded into guest and recurring roles on prime-time network shows, marking a progression from daytime soaps to broader scripted television. In 2017, he guest-starred as Todd in the "Lesbian Wedding" episode of NBC's The Carmichael Show. He later recurred as Ocean, a zen gardener with a mysterious past, on The CW's Batwoman in 2021, appearing in several episodes of season 2.[14] In 2022, Owens guest-starred as Max in the "Space Cadet" episode of Hulu's Dollface and portrayed Julius Vega, the brother-in-law of firefighter Tommy Vega, in two episodes of Fox's 9-1-1: Lone Star.[15][16] In January 2025, Owens returned to the soap opera genre with a major role on CBS's The Young and the Restless, debuting on January 8 as Holden Novak, a savvy businessman with intricate ties to several Genoa City residents, including potential family connections to key characters.[3] This role underscores his career arc, where his modeling background continues to inform charismatic, visually striking performances across genres.[2]Producing and other work
Owens expanded his entertainment career by serving as one of the original hosts for NBC's 1st Look, a weekly entertainment preview series that debuted in 2008 and focused on behind-the-scenes glimpses of upcoming films, television shows, and pop culture events.[3] In this role, he appeared in multiple episodes, delivering engaging segments that highlighted his charisma and ability to connect with audiences on topics ranging from movie trailers to celebrity interviews.[17] The position marked a significant step in his transition from modeling to on-air media work, providing exposure on a national network.[18] Beyond hosting, Owens has limited producing credits, including serving as executive producer on the 2011 short film Silence Isn't All That I Am.[1] These experiences have honed his understanding of production logistics, from scripting previews to coordinating shoots, enhancing his versatility in front of and behind the camera.[1] Through these endeavors, Owens strengthened his presence in Hollywood, leveraging his hosting and producing roles to build networks and demonstrate multifaceted skills in content creation and storytelling.[3] This phase of his career underscored his adaptability, allowing him to influence entertainment narratives in non-acting capacities.Personal life
Family and relationships
Nathan Owens shares a close and enduring relationship with his mother, Diana, who raised him as a single parent alongside his sister. He has frequently described her as his best friend, highlighting her ongoing influence in his life. He also cherishes time with his dog, Izzy.[10][3] Owens maintains a strong sibling bond with his older sister, Anissa, reflecting their shared family experiences in adulthood. This connection underscores the familial support that continues to play a role in his personal life.[10] Details about Owens' romantic relationships remain largely private, with no confirmed public records of past or current partners available from reputable sources. He has emphasized maintaining discretion regarding his personal affairs, aligning with his overall approach to separating professional and private spheres.[19]Residences and lifestyle
Nathan Owens resides primarily in Los Angeles while frequently returning to Northern California to spend time with family and friends, reflecting his deep roots in the Sacramento area and professional commitments in Los Angeles. Born and raised in Northern California, he bases his primary home in Los Angeles to accommodate acting work.[3][6] His relocation history underscores this dual lifestyle: after completing his education in Sacramento, Owens moved to New York City in pursuit of modeling opportunities, later transitioning to Los Angeles for hosting and acting roles. Family support has enabled him to sustain these connections across the state, allowing regular visits to his Northern California origins.[3][6] Owens' lifestyle emphasizes physical health and outdoor activities, influenced by his college studies in kinesiology and the demands of his early modeling career, which prioritized fitness and athleticism. He maintains a rigorous routine that includes personal training, hiking, snowboarding, surfing, golfing, basketball, volleyball, football, and biking, viewing sports as a unifying and essential part of his identity as an athlete at heart.[3][20][6]Filmography
Television
Nathan Owens transitioned from a successful modeling career to television acting, debuting in daytime drama before expanding into primetime series.[21] His television roles include:- Days of Our Lives (2012–2013) as Dr. Cameron Davis, a series regular role in 76 episodes that marked his breakthrough in soap operas.[1][22]
- Devious Maids (2015–2016) as Jesse Morgan, a series regular across seasons 3 and 4 in 23 episodes.[1][21][23]
- The Carmichael Show (2017) as Todd, a guest role in 1 episode titled "Lesbian Wedding."[1]
- Batwoman (2021) as Ocean, a recurring guest role in 11 episodes of season 2.[1][24]
- Dollface (2022) as Max, a guest role in 1 episode titled "Space Cadet."[1]
- 9-1-1: Lone Star (2022) as Julius Vega, a recurring guest role in 2 episodes of season 3.[1][15]
- The Young and the Restless (2025–present) as Holden Novak, a series regular role on contract since January 2025, signifying his return to daytime television prominence.[3][4][25]
Film
Nathan Owens has made a modest entry into feature films, with roles spanning holiday romances, thrillers, and horror, often portraying relatable everyman characters that highlight his versatility beyond television.[1] His film work, while not as extensive as his TV appearances, demonstrates a growing presence in direct-to-streaming and independent releases, building on opportunities from his acting career.[26] Key film credits include:| Year | Title | Role | Genre/Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | The Christmas Sitters | Max | Holiday comedy; lead role in a family-oriented story about unexpected babysitting adventures. |
| 2022 | We Found Something | Ted | Found-footage horror; plays a hiker encountering a mysterious creature, emphasizing survival tension.[27] |
| 2023 | Lethal Legacy | Darren | Action thriller; supporting role in a story of family secrets and revenge. |
| 2024 | A Season to Remember | Iggy Love | Holiday romance; lead as a charming figure in a festive small-town narrative. |