What is LaVan Davis’ Net worth? Find out how wealthy the House of Payne star is.
LaVan Davis is a veteran American actor who has carved out a successful career in film and TV. He is best known for his award-winning portrayal of patriarch Curtis Payne in the hit sitcom House of Payne.
His roles on House of Payne and other films and TV shows have left him with an impressive net worth, estimated in the millions. Below is a detailed look at his net worth, salary, how he made his money, and other interesting facts.
What is LaVan Davis’ estimated net worth?
According to Celebrity Net Worth, LaVan Davis’ net worth is estimated at $10 million as of 2025. This makes him one of the wealthiest stars of the House of Payne.
Davis has amassed his wealth primarily through his acting career. Below is a detailed look at some of the top roles that have contributed to his net worth:
1. Tyler Perry’s House of Payne
LaVan Davis’ role as Curtis Payne, the outspoken, beloved patriarch on House of Payne, is the cornerstone of his career and, consequently, his wealth.
Davis is one of the show’s principal stars, having appeared in all 14 seasons since it began airing in 2006. As of December 2025, he had featured in 354 episodes, more than any other star of the show.
Davis’ net worth on the show has not been revealed. However, according to Celebrity Net Worth, Keshia Knight Pulliam, another of the House of Payne stars, earned $7,500 per episode during the show’s early years, which later increased to $20,000 per episode.
Davis is likely to earn much more than Keshia Knight Pulliam, but even assuming his salary is around $20,000 per episode, he would have earned more than $7 million from the show.
2. Other Tyler Perry films and TV shows
In addition to House of Payne, LaVan Davis has also featured in several other Tyler Perry projects.
He reprised his role as Curtis Payne on the spin-off show, The Paynes, which aired for one season (with 38 episodes) on the Oprah Winfrey Network. He also portrayed the same role briefly in two other Tyler Perry sitcoms: Meet the Browns and Love Thy Neighbor.
Davis has also worked with Tyler Perry in two film projects, including Meet the Browns (2008) and Daddy’s Little Girls (2007).
3. Other film and TV show credits
LaVan Davis has also featured in several other films and TV shows. His first acting role was in the 2003 comedy Malibooty!, followed by a role in the 2004 film Mindbenders.
Davis also appeared in two episodes of the sitcom Everybody Hates Chris. Other roles include:
- Bad Girls Capture Good Business Women! (2005)
- Beach Demons (2005)
- Puff, Puff, Pass (2006)
4. Stage and live performances
Before he began acting in films and TV shows, LaVan Davis featured in several stage and live performances.
He was a member of the L.A. Mass Choir and also featured in Micky Stevenson’s touring production of The Gospel Truth. He also performed in other touring stage productions, including De Obeah Mon (as Crazy Joe) and Voices (as Dr. Martin Luther King).
Davis also has theatre experience, having appeared in the production Why Good Girls Like Bad Boys. Additionally, he featured in two of Tyler Perry’s stage plays: Why Did I Get Married and Madea Goes to Jail.
5. Residual payments
LaVan Davis’ net worth also stems from residual payments. These are ongoing payments made to creative talent (including actors) when shows are rerun, released on DVD, or made available on streaming platforms.
House of Payne is one of the most heavily rerun TV shows, with older seasons available on various cable networks.
Additionally, BET acquired the 254 episodes of the show’s initial run, which are regularly syndicated on the platform and other streaming services such as Pluto TV, Hulu + Live TV, Philo, Sling, and more.