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Jack Griffo

Jack Griffo

Jack Davis Griffo[1] (born December 11, 1996[2]) 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 Jinxed and Splitting Adam.

Jack Griffo
Born
Jack Davis Griffo

(1996-12-11)December 11, 1996
OccupationActor, singer
Years active2011–present
TelevisionThe Thundermans
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Career

Acting

Griffo first made appearances as an extra in 2011, on the television series Kickin' It[3] and Bucket & Skinner's Epic Adventures.[4] He followed this up with several guest appearances on television series such as See Dad Run[5] and Jessie.[5]

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).[5][6] The same year Griffo also starred along with Ciara Bravo in the Nickelodeon original film Jinxed.[7]

Griffo starred alongside Isabela Moner, Tony Cavalero, and Jace Norman in the Nickelodeon original movie Splitting Adam, which aired in February 2015.[8] 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.[9] In 2016, Griffo guest-starred in the season 7 finale of NCIS: Los Angeles as a military cadet named McKenna.[10]

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).[11] The same year, he was cast as Noah in the indie drama film Those Left Behind.[12] In August 2017 Griffo was added to the cast of the Netflix original series Alexa & Katie, playing the recurring role of Dylan.[13]

Music

Griffo has a YouTube channel where he posts music covers. As of January 2017, the channel has over 96,500 subscribers and over 8.60 million views.[14] Griffo released a single, "Hold Me", with his friend Kelsey, on October 17, 2011.[15] The music video for "Hold Me" was released on October 29, 2011, and received over 4 million views.[16] He released his solo debut single, "Slingshot", on November 13, 2013, which features Douglas James.[17] The music video for "Slingshot" was released on Griffo's YouTube channel on January 14, 2014, and has received over 1.8 million views.[18]

Filmography

Film roles
YearTitleRoleNotes
2011Sound of My VoiceYoung Peter
2012American HeroBig Brother
2017Apple of My EyeSebastianoriginally titled And Then There Was Light[11]
2017Those Left BehindNoah
Television roles
YearTitleRoleNotes
2011Kickin' ItBennyEpisode: "All the Wrong Moves"
2011Bucket and Skinner's Epic AdventuresSurf Team MemberEpisode: "Epic Musical"
2013Marvin MarvinEllisEpisode: "Scary Movie"
2013JessieBrettEpisode: "Somebunny's in Trouble"
2013See Dad RunXander McGinleyRecurring role
2013JinxedBrett O'LearyTelevision film (Nickelodeon)
2013–2018The ThundermansMax ThundermanMain role
2014AwesomenessTVHimselfEpisode: "Teen Challenge"
2015Nicky, Ricky, Dicky & DawnHimselfEpisode: "Go Hollywood"
2015Splitting AdamVance HansumTelevision film (Nickelodeon)
2015Sharknado 3: Oh Hell No!BillyTelevision film (Syfy)[19]
2016NCIS: Los AngelesMcKennaEpisode: "Talion"
2016Henry DangerMax ThundermanCrossover episode: "Danger & Thunder"
2016–2017Paradise RunHimselfContestant, 7 episodes
2017The Dude Perfect ShowHimselfEpisode: "Velcro Dodgeball, Trust"
2018–presentAlexa & KatieDylanRecurring role (season 1); Main role (season 2)
2018Lip Sync Battle ShortiesHimselfEpisode: "Catwalk/Jungle/Girls Night Out"
2018The Loud HouseBlake BradleyVoice role; episode: "Fandom Pains"
2018School of RockSladeEpisodes: "I Love Rock and Roll, Parts I & II"
2018Knight SquadSir SwayzeEpisode: "Working on the Knight Moves"
2019SpongeBob's Big Birthday BlowoutHimselfTelevision special

Awards and nominations

Griffo has been nominated for five Kids' Choice Awards for Favorite TV Actor, the first in 2014,[20][21] the second in 2015,[22] the third in 2016,[23] the fourth in 2017,[24] and the fifth in 2018.[25]

YearAwardCategoryWorkResultRefs
2014Kids' Choice AwardFavorite TV ActorThe ThundermansNominated[20]
2015Kids' Choice AwardFavorite TV ActorThe ThundermansNominated[22]
2016Kids' Choice AwardFavorite Male TV StarThe ThundermansNominated[23]
2017Kids' Choice AwardFavorite Male TV StarThe ThundermansNominated[24]
2018Kids' Choice AwardFavorite Male TV StarThe ThundermansNominated[25]

References

[1]
Citation Linktwitter.com"Jack Davis Griffo (@JackGriffo)". Twitter. Retrieved December 11, 2016.
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[2]
Citation Linkwww.hollywood.com"Jack Griffo". Hollywood.com. Retrieved November 21, 2016.
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[3]
Citation Linkwww.j-14.comHiramine, Brie. "10 Celebrities You Didn't Know Guest-Starred on 'Kickin' It'". J-14. Retrieved December 26, 2015.
Sep 30, 2019, 5:35 AM
[4]
Citation Linkmix1051.cbslocal.comEdwards, Jay. "Actor Jack Griffo Stops By The MIX105.1 Studios". Mix 105.1. CBS Local Media. Retrieved December 26, 2015.
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[5]
Citation Linkwww.bsckids.com"Jack Griffo Talks Nickelodeon's "The Thundermans" – Exclusive Interview". BSCkids. Retrieved March 25, 2015.
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[6]
Citation Linkjackgriffo.com"About Jack". Jack Griffo. Archived from the original on July 10, 2014. Retrieved April 2, 2015.
Sep 30, 2019, 5:35 AM
[7]
Citation Linkwww.nydailynews.com"Ciara Bravo is happy to be 'Jinxed' with her TV show and a long commute". New York Daily News. NYDailyNews.com. Retrieved April 1, 2015.
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[8]
Citation Linktvbythenumbers.zap2it.comKondolojy, Amanda. "Nickelodeon Stars Unite in 'Splitting Adam' Premiering Monday February 16th". TV By The Numbers. Tribune Digital Ventures. Retrieved April 2, 2015.
Sep 30, 2019, 5:35 AM
[9]
Citation Linkwww.thewrap.com"Nickelodeon Star Jack Griffo Joins Ian Ziering, Tara Reid in 'Sharknado 3'". TheWrap. Retrieved October 22, 2015.
Sep 30, 2019, 5:35 AM
[10]
Citation Linkvariety.comBryant, 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.
Sep 30, 2019, 5:35 AM
[11]
Citation Linkvariety.comMcNary, Dave (April 1, 2016). "Amy Smart, Burt Reynolds Starring in Family Drama 'And Then There Was Light' (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved March 20, 2017.
Sep 30, 2019, 5:35 AM
[12]
Citation Linkwww.thewrap.comSneider, Jeff. "Nickelodeon Star Jack Griffo Joins Indie Movie 'Those Left Behind' (Exclusive)". The Wrap. Retrieved February 25, 2015.
Sep 30, 2019, 5:35 AM
[13]
Citation Linkdeadline.comPetski, Denise (August 3, 2017). "'Alexa & Katie': Jack Griffo & Kerri Medders Cast In Netflix Comedy Series". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved December 21, 2017.
Sep 30, 2019, 5:35 AM
[14]
Citation Linkwww.youtube.com"Jack Griffo". Youtube. Retrieved February 24, 2015.
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[15]
Citation Linkitunes.apple.com"Hold Me - Single". iTunes Store. Retrieved March 24, 2015.
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[16]
Citation Linkwww.youtube.com"Hold Me Jaime Grace Cover Kelsey & Jack". Youtube. Retrieved April 1, 2015.
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[17]
Citation Linkitunes.apple.com"Slingshot (feat. Douglas James) - Single". iTunes Store. Retrieved March 22, 2015.
Sep 30, 2019, 5:35 AM
[18]
Citation Linkwww.youtube.com""Slingshot" song from Nickelodeons's movie "Jinxed" by Jack Griffo featuring Douglas James". Youtube. Retrieved April 1, 2015.
Sep 30, 2019, 5:35 AM
[19]
Citation Linkwww.thewrap.comSneider, Jeff. "Nickelodeon Star Jack Griffo Joins Ian Ziering, Tara Reid in 'Sharknado 3′". The Wrap. Retrieved February 25, 2015.
Sep 30, 2019, 5:35 AM
[20]
Citation Linkwww.hollywoodreporter.comNg, Philiana (February 24, 2014). "Nickelodeon's Kids' Choice Awards Nominations Revealed". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved February 26, 2017.
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