Archey was born in Daly City, California and raised in San Mateo by his grandparents.[2][3] He played baseball and football during his first two years of high school.[1] He was an only child and he has described his younger self as an introvert. Archey saw his mother sporadically because she moved often, but he developed a strong bond with his grandparents.[4] He had very little contact with his father, who died when he was 20 years old.[5]
Archey graduated from San Mateo High School.[6] After graduation, he worked as a carpenter and installed hardwood floors for two years. In 2001, he decided to move to Los Angeles and live with his uncle. He spent about ten years working as an emergency veterinarian technician.[4][6][3][7][8]
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 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]
January 2023, Archey got engaged to Krissy Terry, former overseas performer, business mogul, and Los Angeles Lakers Consultant. [26][27][19] They were married on March 25, 2023. This is both Lamon and Kristen’s only marriage. They share a daughter together. Archey also has 3 other children. [28][29]
^ abcLarson, Kelli M; Moro Parkerton, Michelle (May 15, 2017). "Easy Does It". Days of Our Lives Bonus Section. CBS Soaps In Depth. 21 (20). Bauer Media Group: 74–76.
