Career
Less than a year after moving to Los Angeles, Archey was approached by a modeling scout while attending a job fair.[2][9] He eventually landed modeling jobs for Macy's, Gap Inc., Kohl's, Armani and Dolce & Gabbana. In 2004, he was chosen by Beyoncé to play her love interest in the music video for Destiny's Child's "Cater 2 U".[6][7] He credits modeling with helping him break out of his shell.[4]
Archey's manager, Michael Bruno, advised him that if he took acting classes, he could get him a job on a soap opera.[10][4][9] He was cast in a short film, Let's Get Laid! (2010).[10] Archey also appeared in television commercials for Chase Bank, McDonald's, and Gap Inc.[6] After about two years of acting classes, he was ready to give up. He finally booked two episodes as an under-five on Days of Our Lives, playing Centerville Cop in 2011.[10][3][9]
In October 2012, Archey was cast in the recurring role of Mason Wilder on The Young and the Restless.[11] His first air date was December 12, 2012. Archey made his last appearance on the show on January 7, 2014.[8][9] In 2013, he had a recurring role on Diary of a Champion.[2] He starred in The B Word, a short film about bulimia nervosa.[12]
In 2016, Archey made guest appearances on Cooper Barrett's Guide to Surviving Life and 2 Broke Girls. He had a recurring role on Roadies.[6][2] He appeared in the film The Woman in the Red Dress.[13] He also narrated the television film Dope Boys.[2]
In December 2016, Archey returned to Days of Our Lives in the newly created contract role of Eli Grant. The character is the grandson of Julie Olson Williams (Susan Seaforth Hayes).[14] Archey's first air date was February 23, 2017. The character of Eli was paired romantically with Lani Price (Sal Stowers).[15]
In 2017, Archey played Vince in the television film Can't Buy My Love.[1][16] In 2020, Archey guest starred as D'Angelo Carter in the season two finale of The CW series All American.[17] In December 2020, it was announced that Archey would reprise his role in season three in a recurring capacity.[18] He continued to make recurring appearances on the show in seasons four, five, and six.[19]
In 2021, Archey played Eli Grant in Days of Our Lives: Beyond Salem, a spin-off miniseries streaming on Peacock.[20] In June 2022, it was announced that he and his co-star, Sal Stowers, would be leaving Days of Our Lives. His last air date was in early July 2022.[21] Archey made return appearances to Days in 2023 and 2024.[19][22]
He appeared in the Lifetime film Every Breath She Takes (2023).[23]
