Blake Cooper Griffin
| Blake Cooper Griffin | |
|---|---|
| Born | Columbia, South Carolina |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2008-present |
Blake Cooper Griffin is an American actor. He is best known for his roles on USA's Necessary Roughness, AMC's Preacher and TNT's Major Crimes. His notable film work includes D. J. Caruso's Standing Up, Helen Hunt's Ride, Life of a King with Cuba Gooding Jr., and Love Is all You Need? portraying the role of Bill Bradley.
Early life
Griffin was born in Columbia, South Carolina.[1] He has one sister.[2]
Career
Griffin is a graduate of the prestigious School of Drama at the North Carolina School of the Arts.[3] Once graduating, he signed with an agent who convinced him to move Los Angeles to begin his career.[4]
Soon after moving to Los Angeles, he performed the role of The Prince, opposite Broadway actress Ashley Brown, in the world symphonic premiere of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs - A Symphonic Retelling, at the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles, with the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra conducted by John Mauceri.[5]
In 2011, Griffin was cast as Trent Rogers on the USA Network drama Necessary Roughness.
In 2014, Deadline Hollywood announced that Griffin had joined the cast of the twenty-something ensemble drama Flipside being executive produced by Mark Feuerstein in conjunction with Wind Dancer Films.[6]
He has appeared on many television shows including Castle, Jessie, Castle, Greek, Law & Order: Criminal Intent, Major Crimes, Mad Love, 90210, NCIS: LA, as well as the NBC television event Game of Your Life, where Griffin starred opposite Leah Thompson. Griffin can be seen in the 2016 made-for-TV movie Before You Say I Do.[7]
In 2016, Griffin was cast in an episode of House of Lies; the episode was directed by Helen Hunt. He was previously directed by Hunt in the feature film Ride.[8]
Other major film roles include: Eric in Standing Up with Val Kilmer, J. Thomas Gaines in the chess drama Life of a King, and Bill Bradley in 'Love is All You Need? directed by K. Rocco Shields. The film also stars Tyler Blackburn, Emily Osment, Briana Evigan, and Jeremy Sisto.
Politics and Philanthropy
In 2016, Griffin joined several other Hollywood actors on the campaign trail as a vocal surrogate for former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton's presidential campaign. Griffin travelled to several battleground states,[9] giving speeches at campaign rallies in support of Clinton.[10] The actor also appeared at various fundraisers and was among the celebrity hosts at the Los Angeles launch of Millennials for Hillary.[11]
In 2017, Griffin gave the keynote speech outside of the Georgia State Capitol building at a rally designed to push back against Congressional efforts to repeal the Affordable Care Act.[12]
Griffin has lent considerable charitable efforts to various anti-bullying causes, routinely appearing at events as a show of support.[13] Griffin even collaborated with NPR to develop a 'listening kit' which examined the topic of bullying in depth.[14]
Filmography[15]
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Preacher | Jimmy |
| 2017 | Beerfest | Scott |
| 2016 | Before You Say I Do | Stephen Hower |
| 2016 | House of Lies | J.P. Driver |
| 2016 | Exit Survey | Geof |
| 2016 | Love Is All You Need? | Bill Bradley |
| 2015 | Major Crimes | Brad Pearson |
| 2015 | Jessie | Scott |
| 2014 | Ride | Bud |
| 2014 | Los Feliz: 90027 | Lucas Collins |
| 2014 | Castle | Ross De Koning |
| 2013 | Life of A King | J. Thomas Gaines |
| 2013 | Standing Up | Eric |
| 2013 | Unattainable | Rex |
| 2012 | NCIS:LA | Marine Gunnery Sergeant Booker |
| 2011 | Game of Your Life | Andy Rychman |
| 2011 | 90210 | Ronnie |
| 2011 | Necessary Roughness | Trent Rogers |
| 2011 | Mad Love | Terry |
| 2011 | LA Noire | Christopher Majewski |
| 2010 | Law & Order: Criminal Intent | Jason Lankaster |
| 2009 | Greek | Condon Debney |
| 2008 | Milk | Castro Man |
| 2008 | Princess Alisanne | Prince Edward |
References
- ↑ http://www.digitaljournal.com/a-and-e/entertainment/actor-blake-cooper-griffin-talks-new-films-and-acting-projects/article/430233
- ↑ http://www.digitaljournal.com/a-and-e/entertainment/catching-up-with-blake-cooper-griffin-new-year-s-resolutions/article/450255
- ↑ http://www.originmagazine.com/2015/10/26/blake-cooper-griffin-on-living-in-the-moment-and-surrounding-yourself-with-a-support-network/
- ↑ http://www.digitaljournal.com/a-and-e/entertainment/actor-blake-cooper-griffin-talks-new-films-and-acting-projects/article/430233
- ↑ http://www.laphil.com/tickets/disney-symphonic-legacy-featuring-john-mauceri-and-hollywood-bowl-orchestra/2009-10-20
- ↑ Yamato, Jen (2014-02-20). "‘Royal Pains’s Mark Feuerstein Shopping Twentysomething Ensemble Drama: Video". Deadline. Retrieved 2017-06-12.
- ↑ http://www.imdb.com/name/nm2968223/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1
- ↑ http://variety.com/2015/film/reviews/ride-review-helen-hunt-1201480316/
- ↑ "Iowa caucus results: Clinton and Sanders too close to call; Cruz bests Trump". Los Angeles Times. ISSN 0458-3035. Retrieved 2017-06-12.
- ↑ Blake Cooper Griffin (2016-09-04), Blake Cooper Griffin-- Hillary Clinton speech in SC, retrieved 2017-06-12
- ↑ "Celebrities Spotted Out and About – Week of April 15". OK! Magazine. 2016-04-15. Retrieved 2017-06-12.
- ↑ "Georgia health advocates rally against Congressional effort to take 1 million from healthcare". Atlanta Daily World. 2017-02-19. Retrieved 2017-06-12.
- ↑ Boo2Bullying (2016-03-01), Emily Osment & Blake Cooper Griffin | A Boo2Bullying Benefit, retrieved 2017-06-12
- ↑ "Guest Curator: Blake Cooper Griffin". NPR Generation Listen. Retrieved 2017-06-12.
- ↑ "Blake Cooper Griffin". IMDb. Retrieved 2017-06-12.