Jack Davis Griffo[2] (born December 11, 1996[3]) is an American actor. He starred as Max Thunderman on the Nickelodeon series The Thundermans (2013–2018). Griffo also had starring roles in the network's original movies The Thundermans Return, Jinxed, and Splitting Adam, and the Netflix original series Alexa & Katie.
Jack Griffo | |
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.jpg) Griffo in 2024 | |
| Born | Jack Davis Griffo December 11, 1996 Orlando, Florida, U.S.[1] |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, singer |
| Years active | 2011–present |
Career
editActing
editGriffo first made appearances as an extra in 2011, on the television series Kickin' It[4] and Bucket & Skinner's Epic Adventures.[5] He followed this up with several guest appearances on television series such as See Dad Run[6] and Jessie.[6]
From 2013 to 2018, Griffo starred in the Nickelodeon series The Thundermans, where he played Max Thunderman, the twin brother who strived to become a supervillain (his twin sister Phoebe is played by Kira Kosarin).[6][7] In the same year, Griffo starred alongside Ciara Bravo in the Nickelodeon original film Jinxed.[8]
Griffo starred alongside Isabela Moner, Tony Cavalero, and Jace Norman in the Nickelodeon original movie Splitting Adam, which aired in February 2015.[9] He played the role of Billy, the boyfriend of Fin Shepard (Ian Ziering)'s daughter Claudia Shepard (Ryan Newman), in the Syfy original movie Sharknado 3: Oh Hell No!, which premiered on July 22, 2015.[10] In 2016, Griffo guest-starred in the season 7 finale of NCIS: Los Angeles as a military cadet named McKenna.[11]
In 2017, Griffo played the role of Sebastian in the inspirational family drama film Apple of My Eye (originally titled And Then There Was Light).[12] That same year, he was cast as Noah in the indie drama film Those Left Behind.[13] In August 2017 Griffo was added to the cast of the Netflix original series Alexa & Katie, playing the recurring role of Dylan.[14] He guest starred in School of Rock, Knight Squad, and SEAL Team.[15] In 2020, Griffo starred as Sean Davis in the action film The 2nd alongside Ryan Phillippe.[16] In 2020, he had a minor role in the Lifetime original movie The Christmas High Note.[17]
Music
editGriffo has a YouTube channel where he posts music covers. As of November 2019, the channel has over 178,000 subscribers and over 8.60 million views.[18] Griffo released a single, "Hold Me", with his friend Kelsey, on October 17, 2011.[19] The music video for "Hold Me" was released on October 29, 2011, and received over 4 million views.[20] He released his solo debut single, "Slingshot", on November 13, 2013, which features Douglas James.[21] The music video for "Slingshot" was released on Griffo's YouTube channel on January 14, 2014, and has received over 1.8 million views.[22]
Filmography
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Sound of My Voice | Young Peter | |
| 2012 | American Hero | Big Brother | |
| 2017 | Apple of My Eye | Sebastian | originally titled And Then There Was Light[12] |
| 2017 | Those Left Behind | Noah | |
| 2020 | The 2nd | Sean Davis | [16] |
| 2020 | Butter | Parker | also known as Butter's Final Meal |
| 2022 | Batman and Superman: Battle of the Super Sons | Robin / Damian Wayne | Voice role[23] |
| 2023 | Sid Is Dead | Eric Worsham | |
| 2024 | The Thundermans Return | Max Thunderman |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Kickin' It | Benny | Episode: "All the Wrong Moves" |
| 2011 | Bucket and Skinner's Epic Adventures | Surf Team Member | Episode: "Epic Musical" |
| 2013 | Marvin Marvin | Ellis | Episode: "Scary Movie" |
| 2013 | Jessie | Brett Summers | Episode: "Somebunny's in Trouble" |
| 2013 | See Dad Run | Xander McGinley | 3 episodes |
| 2013 | Jinxed | Brett | Television film (Nickelodeon) |
| 2013–2018 | The Thundermans | Max Thunderman | Main role |
| 2014 | AwesomenessTV | Himself | Episode: "Teen Challenge" |
| 2015 | Nicky, Ricky, Dicky & Dawn | Himself | Episode: "Go Hollywood" |
| 2015 | Splitting Adam | Vance Hansum | Television film (Nickelodeon) |
| 2015 | Sharknado 3: Oh Hell No! | Billy | Television film (Syfy)[24] |
| 2016 | NCIS: Los Angeles | McKenna | Episode: "Talion" |
| 2016 | Henry Danger | Max Thunderman | Crossover episode: "Danger & Thunder" |
| 2016–2017 | Paradise Run | Himself | Contestant, 7 episodes |
| 2017 | The Dude Perfect Show | Himself | Episode: "Velcro Dodgeball, Trust" |
| 2018–2019 | Alexa & Katie | Dylan | Recurring role (seasons 1, 3); main role (season 2) |
| 2018 | Lip Sync Battle Shorties | Himself | Episode: "Catwalk/Jungle/Girls Night Out" |
| 2018, 2021 | The Loud House | Blake Bradley | Voice role; episodes: "Fandom Pains", "Fright Bite" |
| 2018 | School of Rock | Slade | Episodes: "I Love Rock and Roll, Parts I & II" |
| 2018 | Best.Worst.Weekend.Ever. | Jumping Jack Lightning | 2 episodes |
| 2018 | Knight Squad | Sir Swayze | Episode: "Working on the Knight Moves" |
| 2019 | SpongeBob SquarePants | Contestant | Episode: "SpongeBob's Big Birthday Blowout" |
| 2020 | SEAL Team | PV2 Elliot Mounds | Episodes: "Drawdown", "Edge of Nowhere" |
| 2020 | The Christmas High Note | Todd | Television film (Lifetime) |
| 2022 | The Really Loud House | Ro-Bro | Episode: "Ro-Bro" |
| 2023 | That Girl Lay Lay | Beastie Pie | Episode: "Beastie Pie" |
| 2023 | Erin & Aaron | Scotty | Episode: "Should I Stay or Should I Go" |
Awards and nominations
edit| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Kids' Choice Award | Favorite TV Actor | The Thundermans | Nominated | [25][26] |
| 2015 | Kids' Choice Award | Favorite TV Actor | The Thundermans | Nominated | [27] |
| 2016 | Kids' Choice Award | Favorite Male TV Star | The Thundermans | Nominated | [28] |
| 2017 | Kids' Choice Award | Favorite Male TV Star | The Thundermans | Nominated | [29] |
| 2018 | Kids' Choice Award | Favorite Male TV Star | The Thundermans | Nominated | [30] |
References
edit- ^ "Jack Griffo biography". www.tvguide.com. Retrieved May 4, 2022.
- ^ "Jack Davis Griffo (@JackGriffo)". Twitter. Retrieved December 11, 2016.
- ^ "Jack Griffo". Hollywood.com. Retrieved November 21, 2016.
- ^ Hiramine, Brie. "10 Celebrities You Didn't Know Guest-Starred on 'Kickin' It'". J-14. Retrieved December 26, 2015.
- ^ Edwards, Jay. "Actor Jack Griffo Stops By The MIX105.1 Studios". Mix 105.1. CBS Local Media. Archived from the original on August 24, 2017. Retrieved December 26, 2015.
- ^ a b c "Jack Griffo Talks Nickelodeon's "The Thundermans" – Exclusive Interview". BSCkids. July 3, 2013. Retrieved March 25, 2015.
- ^ "About Jack". Jack Griffo. Archived from the original on July 10, 2014. Retrieved April 2, 2015.
- ^ "Ciara Bravo is happy to be 'Jinxed' with her TV show and a long commute". New York Daily News. NYDailyNews.com. November 29, 2013. Retrieved April 1, 2015.
- ^ Kondolojy, Amanda. "Nickelodeon Stars Unite in 'Splitting Adam' Premiering Monday February 16th". TV By The Numbers. Tribune Digital Ventures. Archived from the original on February 9, 2015. Retrieved April 2, 2015.
- ^ "Nickelodeon Star Jack Griffo Joins Ian Ziering, Tara Reid in 'Sharknado 3'". TheWrap. February 25, 2015. Retrieved October 22, 2015.
- ^ Bryant, Jacob (March 17, 2016). "TV News Roundup: Rainn Wilson to Guest Star on 'Roadies,' Jack Griffo on 'NCIS: L.A.'". Variety. Retrieved May 4, 2016.
- ^ a b McNary, Dave (April 1, 2016). "Amy Smart, Burt Reynolds Starring in Family Drama 'And Then There Was Light' (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved March 20, 2017.
- ^ Sneider, Jeff (January 7, 2015). "Nickelodeon Star Jack Griffo Joins Indie Movie 'Those Left Behind' (Exclusive)". The Wrap. Retrieved February 25, 2015.
- ^ Petski, Denise (August 3, 2017). "'Alexa & Katie': Jack Griffo & Kerri Medders Cast In Netflix Comedy Series". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved December 21, 2017.
- ^ Murray, Rebecca (April 9, 2020). "SEAL Team Season 3 Episode 18 Photos: Preview of "Edge of Nowhere"". ShowbizJunkies. Retrieved September 15, 2020.
- ^ a b "First look: Ryan Phillippe in action thriller 'The 2nd' (exclusive)". Screen Daily. February 23, 2020. Retrieved July 25, 2020.
- ^ "Lifetime's 'The Christmas High Note' Starring Jamie Luner & Johnny Messner, See Trailer & Full Cast List". Feeling the Vibe magazine. December 22, 2020.
- ^ "Jack Griffo". Youtube. Retrieved November 21, 2019.
- ^ "Hold Me - Single". iTunes Store. October 17, 2011. Retrieved March 24, 2015.
- ^ "Hold Me Jaime Grace Cover Kelsey & Jack". Youtube. Retrieved April 1, 2015.
- ^ "Slingshot (feat. Douglas James) - Single". iTunes Store. November 13, 2013. Retrieved March 22, 2015.
- ^ ""Slingshot" song from Nickelodeons's movie "Jinxed" by Jack Griffo featuring Douglas James". Youtube. Retrieved April 1, 2015.
- ^ "Batman and Superman: Battle of the Super Sons - Official Trailer - IGN". June 30, 2022.
- ^ Sneider, Jeff (February 25, 2015). "Nickelodeon Star Jack Griffo Joins Ian Ziering, Tara Reid in 'Sharknado 3′". The Wrap. Retrieved February 25, 2015.
- ^ Ng, Philiana (February 24, 2014). "Nickelodeon's Kids' Choice Awards Nominations Revealed". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved February 26, 2017.
- ^ "YOU'RE A KCA NOMINEE!". Nickelodeon. Retrieved March 22, 2015.
- ^ Webber, Stephanie (March 28, 2015). "Kids' Choice Awards 2015: Complete List of Winners!". Us Weekly. Retrieved February 26, 2017.
- ^ "Kids' Choice Awards: Adele, Justin Bieber, 'Star Wars' Among Nominees". The Hollywood Reporter. February 18, 2016. Retrieved February 21, 2017.
- ^ Levy, Dani (February 2, 2017). "Justin Timberlake and Kevin Hart Lead Nickelodeon's Kids' Choice Awards Nominations". Variety. Retrieved February 21, 2017.
- ^ Agard, Chancellor (February 26, 2018). "Beyoncé, Dwayne Johnson, and Gal Gadot among 2018 Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards nominees". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved April 21, 2018.
External links
edit- Jack Griffo at IMDb