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Griffo first made appearances in 2011, on shows like ''[[Kickin' It]]''<ref>{{cite web|last1=Hiramine|first1=Brie|title=10 Celebrities You Didn't Know Guest-Starred on 'Kickin' It'|url=http://www.j-14.com/posts/10-celebrities-you-didn-t-know-guest-starred-on-kickin-it-72881/photos/kickin-it-jack-griffo-115836|website=J-14|accessdate=December 26, 2015}}</ref> and ''[[Bucket & Skinner's Epic Adventures]]''<ref>{{cite web|last1=Edwards|first1=Jay|title=Actor Jack Griffo Stops By The MIX105.1 Studios|url=http://mix1051.cbslocal.com/2013/10/30/actor-jack-griffo-stops-by-the-mix105-1-studios/|website=Mix 105.1|publisher=CBS Local Media|accessdate=December 26, 2015}}</ref> as an extra, then moved to other acting jobs. Griffo currently stars in the [[Nickelodeon]] series ''[[The Thundermans]]'' as Max Thunderman, started in 2013, the evil one of the twins (his sister Pheobe is played by [[Kira Kosarin]]).<ref name="Interview">{{cite web|title=Jack Griffo Talks Nickelodeon’s "The Thundermans" – Exclusive Interview|url=http://www.bsckids.com/2013/07/jack-griffo-talks-nickelodeons-the-thundermans-exclusive-interview/|website=BSCkids|accessdate=March 25, 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=About Jack|url=http://web.archive.org/web/20140710044051/http://jackgriffo.com/about-jack/ |
Griffo first made appearances in 2011, on shows like ''[[Kickin' It]]''<ref>{{cite web|last1=Hiramine|first1=Brie|title=10 Celebrities You Didn't Know Guest-Starred on 'Kickin' It'|url=http://www.j-14.com/posts/10-celebrities-you-didn-t-know-guest-starred-on-kickin-it-72881/photos/kickin-it-jack-griffo-115836|website=J-14|accessdate=December 26, 2015}}</ref> and ''[[Bucket & Skinner's Epic Adventures]]''<ref>{{cite web|last1=Edwards|first1=Jay|title=Actor Jack Griffo Stops By The MIX105.1 Studios|url=http://mix1051.cbslocal.com/2013/10/30/actor-jack-griffo-stops-by-the-mix105-1-studios/|website=Mix 105.1|publisher=CBS Local Media|accessdate=December 26, 2015}}</ref> as an extra, then moved to other acting jobs. Griffo currently stars in the [[Nickelodeon]] series ''[[The Thundermans]]'' as Max Thunderman, started in 2013, the evil one of the twins (his sister Pheobe is played by [[Kira Kosarin]]).<ref name="Interview">{{cite web|title=Jack Griffo Talks Nickelodeon’s "The Thundermans" – Exclusive Interview|url=http://www.bsckids.com/2013/07/jack-griffo-talks-nickelodeons-the-thundermans-exclusive-interview/|website=BSCkids|accessdate=March 25, 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=About Jack |url=http://jackgriffo.com/about-jack/ |website=Jack Griffo |accessdate=April 2, 2015 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20140710044051/http://jackgriffo.com/about-jack/ |archivedate=July 10, 2014 }}</ref> Griffo also starred along with [[Ciara Bravo]] in the Nickelodeon original film ''[[Jinxed]]''.<ref>{{cite web|title=Ciara Bravo is happy to be 'Jinxed' with her TV show and a long commute|url=http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/tv-movies/lots-work-fuels-bravo-performance-jinxed-article-1.1531480|website=New York Daily News|publisher=NYDailyNews.com|accessdate=April 1, 2015}}</ref> He also made several guest appearances on ''[[See Dad Run]]'' as Xander McGinley,<ref name="Interview"/> and ''[[Jessie (TV series)|Jessie]]'' as Brett Summers.<ref name="Interview"/> |
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Griffo starred alongside [[Isabela Moner]], Tony Cavalero, and [[Henry Danger#Jace Norman|Jace Norman]] in the Nickelodeon original movie ''[[Splitting Adam (film)|Splitting Adam]]'', which aired on February 16, 2015.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Kondolojy|first1=Amanda|title=Nickelodeon Stars Unite in 'Splitting Adam' Premiering Monday February 16th|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2015/02/09/nickelodeon-stars-unite-in-splitting-adam-premiering-monday-february-16th/361149/|website=TV By The Numbers|publisher=Tribune Digital Ventures|accessdate=April 2, 2015}}</ref> He played the role of Billy, the boyfriend of [[Ian Ziering]]'s daughter, in the [[syfy]] original movie ''[[Sharknado 3: Oh Hell No!]]''.<ref>{{Cite web|title = Nickelodeon Star Jack Griffo Joins Ian Ziering, Tara Reid in 'Sharknado 3'|url = https://www.thewrap.com/nickelodeon-star-jack-griffo-joins-ian-ziering-tara-reid-in-sharknado-3/|website = TheWrap|accessdate = 2015-10-22}}</ref> |
Griffo starred alongside [[Isabela Moner]], Tony Cavalero, and [[Henry Danger#Jace Norman|Jace Norman]] in the Nickelodeon original movie ''[[Splitting Adam (film)|Splitting Adam]]'', which aired on February 16, 2015.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Kondolojy|first1=Amanda|title=Nickelodeon Stars Unite in 'Splitting Adam' Premiering Monday February 16th|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2015/02/09/nickelodeon-stars-unite-in-splitting-adam-premiering-monday-february-16th/361149/|website=TV By The Numbers|publisher=Tribune Digital Ventures|accessdate=April 2, 2015}}</ref> He played the role of Billy, the boyfriend of [[Ian Ziering]]'s daughter, in the [[syfy]] original movie ''[[Sharknado 3: Oh Hell No!]]''.<ref>{{Cite web|title = Nickelodeon Star Jack Griffo Joins Ian Ziering, Tara Reid in 'Sharknado 3'|url = https://www.thewrap.com/nickelodeon-star-jack-griffo-joins-ian-ziering-tara-reid-in-sharknado-3/|website = TheWrap|accessdate = 2015-10-22}}</ref> |
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Jack Griffo | |
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Born | Jack Davis Griffo[1] December 11, 1996 Orlando, Florida, U.S. |
Occupation(s) | Actor, singer, musician |
Years active | 2011–present |
Jack Davis Griffo (born December 11, 1996)[1] is an American actor and singer. He currently stars as Maximus Octavius "Max" Thunderman on the Nickelodeon series, The Thundermans. He also had a starring role in the Nickelodeon original movie, Jinxed. In 2013, he released his debut single, "Slingshot".
Acting career
Griffo first made appearances in 2011, on shows like Kickin' It[2] and Bucket & Skinner's Epic Adventures[3] as an extra, then moved to other acting jobs. Griffo currently stars in the Nickelodeon series The Thundermans as Max Thunderman, started in 2013, the evil one of the twins (his sister Pheobe is played by Kira Kosarin).[4][5] Griffo also starred along with Ciara Bravo in the Nickelodeon original film Jinxed.[6] He also made several guest appearances on See Dad Run as Xander McGinley,[4] and Jessie as Brett Summers.[4]
Griffo starred alongside Isabela Moner, Tony Cavalero, and Jace Norman in the Nickelodeon original movie Splitting Adam, which aired on February 16, 2015.[7] He played the role of Billy, the boyfriend of Ian Ziering's daughter, in the syfy original movie Sharknado 3: Oh Hell No!.[8]
Music career
Griffo has a YouTube channel where he posts music covers. As of February 2015, the channel has over 54,000 subscribers and over 4.9 million views.[9] Griffo released a single with his friend, Kelsey, "Hold Me", on October 17, 2011.[10] The music video for "Hold Me" was released on October 29, 2011, and received over 3 million views.[11] He released his debut solo single, "Slingshot" on November 13, 2013, which features Douglas James.[12] The music video for "Slingshot" was released on Griffo's YouTube channel on January 14, 2014, and has received over 1 million views.[13]
Filmography
Film
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2011 | Sound of My Voice | Young Peter | |
2012 | What I Did Last Summer: First Kiss | Johnny | Short film |
2012 | American Hero | Big Brother | |
2012 | East of Kensington | Peter Pan | Short film |
2014 | Back-Up Beep Beep System | Paul | Short film |
2017 | Those Left Behind[14] | Noah |
Television
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2011 | Kickin' It | Benny | "All the Wrong Moves" (Season 1, Episode 7) |
2011 | Bucket and Skinner's Epic Adventures | Surf Team Member | |
2013 | Marvin Marvin | Ellis | |
2013 | Jessie | Brett | "Somebunny's in Trouble" (Season 2, Episode 19) |
2013 | See Dad Run | Xander McGinley | Recurring role |
2013 | Jinxed | Brett O'Leary | Television film |
2013–present | The Thundermans | Max Thunderman | Lead role |
2014 | The Haunted Hathaways | Max Thunderman | "The Haunted Thundermans" (Season 2, episode 9) |
2014 | AwesomenessTV | Himself | "Teen Challenge" (Season 2, Episode 1) |
2015 | Nicky, Ricky, Dicky & Dawn | Himself | "Go Hollywood" (Season 2, Episode 11) |
2015 | Splitting Adam | Vance Hansum | Television film |
2015 | Sharknado 3: Oh Hell No! [15] | Billy | Television film |
Discography
Year | Song | Notes |
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2011 | "Hold Me" (with Kelsey) |
Single (as Kelsey & Jack) |
2013 | "Slingshot" | Single from Jinxed |
Awards and Nominations
Griffo has been nominated for two Kids' Choice Awards for Favorite TV Actor, the first in 2014,[16] The second in 2015, [17] and Pending in 2016 Kids' Choice Awards for Favorite TV Actor .
Year | Award | Category | Work | Result |
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2014 | Kids' Choice Award | Favorite TV Actor | The Thundermans | Nominated |
2015 | Nominated | |||
2016 | Nominated |
References
- ^ a b "Jack Griffo pictures, bio, movies". Web.poptower.com. 1996-12-11. Retrieved 2013-11-29.
- ^ 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. Retrieved December 26, 2015.
- ^ a b c "Jack Griffo Talks Nickelodeon's "The Thundermans" – Exclusive Interview". BSCkids. Retrieved March 25, 2015.
- ^ "About Jack". Jack Griffo. Archived from the original on July 10, 2014. Retrieved April 2, 2015.
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- ^ Kondolojy, Amanda. "Nickelodeon Stars Unite in 'Splitting Adam' Premiering Monday February 16th". TV By The Numbers. Tribune Digital Ventures. Retrieved April 2, 2015.
- ^ "Nickelodeon Star Jack Griffo Joins Ian Ziering, Tara Reid in 'Sharknado 3'". TheWrap. Retrieved 2015-10-22.
- ^ "Jack Griffo". Youtube. Retrieved February 24, 2015.
- ^ "Hold Me - Single". iTunes Store. Retrieved March 24, 2015.
- ^ "Hold Me Jaime Grace Cover Kelsey & Jack". Youtube. Retrieved April 1, 2015.
- ^ "Slingshot (feat. Douglas James) - Single". iTunes Store. Retrieved March 22, 2015.
- ^ ""Slingshot" song from Nickelodeons's movie "Jinxed" by Jack Griffo featuring Douglas James". Youtube. Retrieved April 1, 2015.
- ^ Sneider, Jeff. "Nickelodeon Star Jack Griffo Joins Indie Movie 'Those Left Behind' (Exclusive)". The Wrap. Retrieved February 25, 2015.
- ^ Sneider, Jeff. "Nickelodeon Star Jack Griffo Joins Ian Ziering, Tara Reid in 'Sharknado 3′". The Wrap. Retrieved February 25, 2015.
- ^ "YOU'RE A KCA NOMINEE!". Nickelodeon. Retrieved March 22, 2015.
- ^ Webber, Stephanie. "Kids' Choice Awards 2015: Complete List of Winners!". US Magazine. US Weekly. Retrieved April 1, 2015.