Graham Patrick Martin

Graham Patrick Martin
Born (1991-11-14) November 14, 1991
Thibodaux, Louisiana, U.S.[1]
Occupation Actor
Years active 2006–present

Graham Patrick Martin (born November 14, 1991)[1] is an American film and television actor.

He is best known for his recurring role as Eldridge on Two and a Half Men (2010–12) and former teen hustler Rusty Beck on the series finale of The Closer and in its spinoff series, Major Crimes (2012–present).[2] Martin also portrayed Bill Engvall's eldest son in the sitcom The Bill Engvall Show (2007–09),.[3]

He starred in the films Jack Ketchum's The Girl Next Door (2007) and Rising Stars (2010).

Personal life

Martin attended Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School in New York City.[1] When asked, in a TNT Newsroom interview, to describe himself, he responded: "I'm a New Yorker from New Orleans who lives in Los Angeles."[4] When asked what inspired him to act, Martin shared that his older sister was the first in his family to become interested in acting. Martin, his two brothers, and sister attended a performing arts summer camp called French Woods, where: "I went for the water sports and horseback riding, but I somehow ended up auditioning for my first play while I was there. I was eight years old at the time, and I was cast in my first musical The King and I. I did three musicals every summer at French Woods, until I was fifteen. The other influence was Leonardo DiCaprio. I saw Titanic in kindergarten and decided I wanted to be just like him."[4] Martin is a die-hard fan of the New Orleans Saints.

Filmography

YearTitleRoleNotes
2006Law & Order: Criminal IntentBenjamin PriceGuest Star "To the Bone" (Season 5, Episode 20)
2007The Bill Engvall ShowTrent PearsonMain Cast (Seasons 1-3, Episodes 1-30)
The Girl Next DoorWillie Chandler, Jr. Movie
2009iCarlyPeteGuest Star "iMake Sam Girlier" (Season 2, Episode 13)
Jonas Randolph Guest Star "Love Sick" (Season 1, Episode 10)
2010 Rising Stars Garrett Movie
Two and a Half Men Eldridge McElroy Recurring Role (Seasons 7-9)
2011 Good Luck Charlie Dustin Guest Star "Baby's New Shoes" (Season 2, Episode 14)
2012 The CloserRusty Beck Guest Star "The Last Word" (Season 7, Episode 21 - Series finale)
2012–present Major Crimes Main Role (The Closer spin-off series)
2013 Somewhere Slow Danny Movie
The Anna Nicole Story Daniel Wayne Smith TV Movie
2015 Impastor Jasper Simmons Guest Star "Genesis" (Season 1, Episode 1)

References

  1. 1 2 3 Graham Patrick Martin at the Internet Movie Database
  2. Bryant, Adam (August 13, 2012). "The Closer Finale Postmortem: Creator James Duff Talks Brenda's Final Confession". TV Guide. Retrieved August 14, 2012.
  3. Lorando, Mark (August 4, 2008). "Metairie teen ready for second season on 'The Bill Engvall Show'". The Times-Picayune. Retrieved December 6, 2013.
  4. 1 2 Hamilton, Christina (April 11, 2012). "MAJOR CRIMES Q&A: GET TO KNOW GRAHAM PATRICK MARTIN". TNT Newsroom. Retrieved August 14, 2012.


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