Richard Davis
Known for Acting · 2 credits
Biography
Richard Davis is the inventor of the modern-day bulletproof vest who shot himself point-blank multiple times to prove that his invention worked. He was an ex-Marine, bankrupt pizzeria owner, and born showman who mythologized his work by producing his own low-budget movies that were popular with police across America. He created his company Second Chance, which launched a multimillion-dollar enterprise. Davis also published "sex and violence" catalogs to promote his products and dabbled in filmmaking, creating promotional videos recreating the experiences of cops whose lives were saved by his vests. Despite his success, many people thought he was "stupid" for putting his product on full display and shooting himself multiple times. The story of Richard Davis is chronicled in the documentary "2nd Chance," directed by Ramin Bahrani.
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About Richard Davis
Richard Davis is the inventor of the modern-day bulletproof vest who shot himself point-blank multiple times to prove that his invention worked. He was an ex-Marine, bankrupt pizzeria owner, and born showman who mythologized his work by producing his own low-budget movies that were popular with police across America. He created his company Second Chance, which launched a multimillion-dollar enterprise. Davis also published "sex and violence" catalogs to promote his products and dabbled in filmmaking, creating promotional videos recreating the… With 2 credits spanning from 1988 to 2022, Richard Davis has appeared in 2 films and 0 TV shows.
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Most Popular Richard Davis Movies
- 2nd Chance (2022) — as Self - CEO of Second Chance Body Armor, Inc.
- Second Chance vs Magnum Force (1988) — as Self
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