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Tim Griffin
Griffin at WonderCon 2015
Griffin at WonderCon 2015
Born
Timothy Collins Griffin

Chicago, Illinois, United States[1]
OccupationActor
Years active1989–present
SpouseAlicia Carr[2]
Children2

Tim Griffin is an American film and television actor best known for his roles in Grey's Anatomy, Prime Suspect, Covert Affairs and Wayward Pines.

Early life

Griffin was raised in Chicago, Illinois.[3][4] He studied English and political philosophy at the University of Vermont.[5]

Career

Often dubbed "the actor who is in everything",[3] Griffin has had an extensive career in television and film. Some of his film credits include Cloverfield,[3] Leatherheads,[3] The Men Who Stare at Goats,[3] A Better Life,[3] American Sniper,[3] Super 8,[6] Abduction[7] and Central Intelligence.[3][8]

A few of his more notable television roles are Adam Hassler on Wayward Pines,[3][8] Ron Kellaher on Aquarius,[3][8] Ronny O'Malley on Grey's Anatomy,[5] Seth Newman on Covert Affairs[9] and Detective Augie Blando on Prime Suspect.[4]

Personal life

Griffin is married to Alicia Carr, with whom he has two children.[3]

Filmography

Films

Year Title Role Notes
1991 For the Very First Time Television film
1995 Higher Learning Orientation Advisor
1995 Evolver Dwight
1997 Lover Girl Wright Herman
2000 Wind River Nick Wilson (older)
2000 Boys and Girls Timmy
2002 Cherish Officer Griffin
2004 The Bourne Supremacy John Nevins
2005 Kids in America Tony
2006 Danika Police Captain
2007 Backyards & Bullets Det. Rick Coombs Television film
2008 Cloverfield Command Center Officer
2008 Leatherheads Ralph
2008 Iron Man CAOC Analyst
2009 Star Trek Kelvin Engineer
2009 The Men Who Stare at Goats Tim Kootz
2010 Fair Game Paul
2011 Conception Tommy
2011 Super 8 Commando
2011 A Better Life Juvie Officer
2011 Abduction Red Flannel
2011 Carjacked Officer
2012 The Collection Dre
2014 Not Safe for Work Hitman
2014 American Sniper Colonel Gronski
2015 Americons Todd Elliott
2015 The Gift Kevin 'KK' Keelor
2016 Central Intelligence Agent Stan Mitchell
2017 Extortion Chief of Mission Sweeney
2022 Next Exit John
2022 Arctic Void Alan Meursault
2023 Missing James Allen

Television

Year Title Role Notes
1989 ABC Afterschool Special Matthew Robinson Episode: "Taking a Stand"
1989 In the Heat of the Night Jon Conlan Episode: "Murder Most Ancient"
1990 Hunter Gil Reynolds Episode: "Brotherly Love"
1990 Who's the Boss? Gene Episode: "Her Father's Daughter"
1990 China Beach Tommy Episode: "F.N.G."
1992 Parker Lewis Can't Lose Dirk Episode: "Jerry's Journey"
1992 Empty Nest Ruffian #2 Episode: "It's Not Easy Being Green"
1993 Against the Grain Mark 4 episodes
1994 Saved by the Bell: The College Years Jason Episode: "The Rave"
1994 Dead at 21 Devin Episode: "Live for Today"
1995 Weird Science Rod Episode: "Bikini Camp Slasher"
1996 Cybill Frat Guy #1 Episode: "Lowenstein's Lament"
1996 Sliders Jacob Episode: "Electric Twist Acid Test"
1997 Pacific Blue Nicky Mink Episode: "Rumplestiltskin"
1997 Walker, Texas Ranger Bart Valen 2 episodes
1998 Honolulu CRU TV pilot
1998 Party of Five Richie Grayson 2 episodes
1999 Seven Days Tom Boxdollar Episode: "HAARP Attack"
2000 Charmed The Rabbit Episode: "Animal Pragmatism"
2001 Family Law Bill Deverell Episode: "Angel's Flight"
2002 JAG Reconnaissance Operative Episode: "The Mission"
2003 7th Heaven Cop Episode: "Baggage"
2004 The Guardian John Rose Episode: "Remember"
2005 Medical Investigation Detective Chris Leinberger Episode: "Mousetrap"
2005 24 Agent Baron Episode: "Day 4: 8:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m."
2005 The Closer Roy Barnes Episode: "Fatal Retraction"
2005–2007 Grey's Anatomy Ronny O'Malley 5 episodes
2006 NCIS Marine Sgt. Malcolm Porter Episode: "Light Sleeper"
2006 ER Captain John Evans 2 episodes
2006 The Unit Morgan Eliot Episode: "Manhunt"
2007 Women's Murder Club Dennis Iverson Episode: "Grannies, Guns and Love Mints"
2008 CSI: Miami Commander Briggs Episode: "Down to the Wire"
2008 Bones Pete Steckel Episode: "The Man in the Outhouse"
2008 Cold Case Asst. Coach Walters '73 Episode: "Glory Days"
2009 Lie to Me Principal Castle Episode: "Pilot"
2010 Big Love Ralph Episode: "Free at Last"
2010 The Defenders Agent Reese Episode: "Nevada v. Dennis"
2010 Outlaw Officer Daniel Hale Episode: "In Re: Officer Daniel Hale"
2011–2012 Prime Suspect Detective Augie Blando Main cast (season 1)
2012 Vegas Lt. Norman Kemp Episode: "Exposure"
2012–2013 Covert Affairs Seth Newman 7 episodes
2013 Burn Notice Frank Westen Episode: "Psychological Warfare"
2013 Grimm Mr. Keary Episode: "Stories We Tell Our Young"
2014 How to Get Away with Murder AUSA Caleb Abernathy Episode: "Let's Get to Scooping"
2014 NCIS: Los Angeles Unit Leader Episode: "Black Budget"
2014–2015 The Mentalist Ken Spackman 2 episodes
2015 Castle Spalding Elliot Episode: "Castle, P.I."
2015–2016 Wayward Pines Adam Hassler Main cast
2015–2016 Aquarius Ron Kellaher 6 episodes
2017 APB Isaac Hunter Episode: "Signal Loss"
2017 Chance Frank Lambert 7 episodes
2017-2018 Valor Davis Goundry 5 episodes
2018-2019 NCIS: New Orleans Avery Walker 4 episodes
2019 Ryan Hansen Solves Crimes on Television Clancy Episode: "The Ry Guy Goes to Jail"
2019 True Detective Special Agent Burt Diller 4 episodes
2019 Young Sheldon Clint Watson Episode: "A Proposal and a Popsicle Stick Cross"
2021 The Resident Nate Episode: "Hero Moments"
2022 Night Sky Max

References

  1. ^ "Tim Griffin". IMDb.com. Retrieved 2015-06-18.
  2. ^ "Photo: Tim Griffin and Alicia Carr attend the "Central Intelligence" premiere in Los Angeles - LAP2016061022".
  3. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k Maddison, Jacqueline (2016-06-25). "Hollywood Actor: Tim Griffin". Beverly Hills Magazine. Retrieved 31 December 2016.
  4. ^ a b Wagner, Curt (5 October 2011). "Chicago's Tim Griffin finds fitting match in 'Prime Suspect' role". redeyechicago.com. Retrieved 31 December 2016.
  5. ^ a b Minow, Nell (15 March 2011). "Interview: Tim Griffin of 'Star Trek,' 'Bourne,' and 'Grey's Anatomy'". Beliefnet. Archived from the original on 2015-04-13. Retrieved 31 December 2016.
  6. ^ "Actor Tim Griffin Talks About Working On Super 8 - CINEMABLEND". CINEMABLEND. 15 April 2011. Retrieved 31 December 2016.
  7. ^ "EXCLUSIVE: Tim Griffin Talks Abduction". movieweb.com. 21 September 2011. Retrieved 31 December 2016.
  8. ^ a b c "'Central Intelligence' Movie News: Tim Griffin Dishes On Action-Comedy, 'Wayward Pines' & 'Aquarius' [EXCLUSIVE]". Enstarz. 23 June 2016. Retrieved 31 December 2016.
  9. ^ Andreeva, Nellie (30 July 2012). "TV CASTINGS: Jay Karnes, Christine Woods And Tim Griffin Book Arcs". Deadline. Retrieved 31 December 2016.