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 Gregory Phillip "Greg" Grunberg is an American television and film actor. He is best known for starring as Matt Parkman in the NBC television series Heroes and "Snap" Wexley in Star Wars: The Force Awakens. He has often appeared in works produced and directed by childhood friend J. J. Abrams. He is a recurring cast member in the first two seasons of the Showtime American television drama series Masters of Sex.
Bio:
Gregory Phillip "Greg" Grunberg is an American television and film actor. He is best known for starring as Matt Parkman in the NBC television series Heroes and "Snap" Wexley in Star Wars: The Force Awakens. He has often appeared in works produced and directed by childhood friend J. J. Abrams. He is a recurring cast member in the first two seasons of the Showtime American television drama series Masters of Sex.
Tivia:
Has known J.J. Abrams since they were in kindergarten. Greg has gotten parts in almost every project J.J. works on.Created and ran a successful frozen yogurt delivery service.One of his children has epilepsy, which inspired Grunberg to take an active role in raising awareness of the neurological disorder and raising funds for research.Came up with the concept for a location-aware coupon application for the iPhone called "Yowza!!" along with business partners August Trometer and Rick Yaeger.Founder of Band From TV Global Charity Trust. Drummer of Band From TV, comprised of other television stars including: ABC's Bob Guiney, actor Hugh Laurie, actor James Denton and actress Bonnie Somerville.Grunberg, whose child suffers from epilepsy, demanded an apology from film director Brett Ratner because his film Tower Heist (2011) featured an offensive joke about epileptic seizures.Is the Chair of the National Walk for Epilepsy "2008".Has three sons with his wife: Jake (b. 1996), Ben (b. 1999) and Sam (b. 2003).He played Alan Blumenfeld's son in both Felicity (1998) and Heroes (2006).Was originally set play Detective Wallace MacTee in Hero Wanted (2008) alongside Ray Liotta and Cuba Gooding Jr. but was forced to drop out at the last minute due to scheduling conflicts with his role on Heroes (2006).Acted in several high-profile television commercials early on in his career, including one that was so memorable it landed him on "The Tonight Show."Auditioned for the role of Fred Flintstone in The Flintstones in Viva Rock Vegas (2000).Younger brother of Brad Grunberg.Arrived in Singapore to promote Season 2 of Heroes (2006), as part of the World Tour [31 August 2007]. (August 2007)Both Greg Grunberg and Masi Oka were in 2002's "Austin Powers in Goldmember" and never shared any scenes together. That would change in 2006 when they both went on to star in their respective roles in "Heroes".Born on exactly the same date as Debbe Dunning (of "Home Improvement" fame). |
| Name: |
Greg Grunberg |
Type: |
Actor,Producer,Writer (IMDB) |
| Area: |
All World |
Platform: |
IMDB |
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Business scope: |
Actor,Producer,Writer |
| Products for sale: |
Actor,Producer,Writer |
| Last update: |
2024-07-01 05:02:00 |
| Height: |
6' 1' (1.85 m) |
| Biography: |
Gregory Phillip \"Greg\" Grunberg is an American television and film actor. He is best known for starring as Matt Parkman in the NBC television series Heroes and \"Snap\" Wexley in Star Wars: The Force Awakens. He has often appeared in |
| Trivia: |
Has known J.J. Abrams since they were in kindergarten. Greg has gotten parts in almost every project J.J. works on.Created and ran a successful frozen yogurt delivery service.One of his children has epilepsy, which inspired Grunberg to take an active role in raising awareness of the neurological disorder and raising funds for research.Came up with the concept for a location-aware coupon application for the iPhone called "Yowza!!" along with business partners August Trometer and Rick Yaeger.Founder of Band From TV Global Charity Trust. Drummer of Band From TV, comprised of other television stars including: ABC's Bob Guiney, actor Hugh Laurie, actor James Denton and actress Bonnie Somerville.Grunberg, whose child suffers from epilepsy, demanded an apology from film director Brett Ratner because his film Tower Heist (2011) featured an offensive joke about epileptic seizures.Is the Chair of the National Walk for Epilepsy "2008".Has three sons with his wife: Jake (b. 1996), Ben (b. 1999) and Sam (b. 2003).He played Alan Blumenfeld's son in both Felicity (1998) and Heroes (2006).Was originally set play Detective Wallace MacTee in Hero Wanted (2008) alongside Ray Liotta and Cuba Gooding Jr. but was forced to drop out at the last minute due to scheduling conflicts with his role on Heroes (2006).Acted in several high-profile television commercials early on in his career, including one that was so memorable it landed him on "The Tonight Show."Auditioned for the role of Fred Flintstone in The Flintstones in Viva Rock Vegas (2000).Younger brother of Brad Grunberg.Arrived in Singapore to promote Season 2 of Heroes (2006), as part of the World Tour [31 August 2007]. (August 2007)Both Greg Grunberg and Masi Oka were in 2002's "Austin Powers in Goldmember" and never shared any scenes together. That would change in 2006 when they both went on to star in their respective roles in "Heroes".Born on exactly the same date as Debbe Dunning (of "Home Improvement" fame). |
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I love Twitter. Twitter for me is twofold. I can use it to get out important information about charity stuff and where I'm going to be, and I can get feedback from the audience which I love.
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My limitations are - I'm not Meryl Streep. I'm not playing anything in a foreign language, or anything too far from who I am.
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I love the iPhone - I'm a huge Mac and Apple fan.
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I have always been business minded, always been sorta an entrepreneurial guy; I played a character on 'Felicity' that was modeled after me, actually.
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I met my wife, I had no money, I had nothing, and I started my family without really, my career was nowhere, but I had these other businesses, I had these things I was doing to be able to afford a small home. |
| Job title: |
Actor,Producer,Writer |
| Others works: |
"Weekly World News", as Hector (1995)
TV commercial for Planters Peanuts (1995)
TV commercial for McDonalds (1994)
TV commercial for Ameritech (1994)
TV Commercial for Rolaids (1999)
TV commercial Nicorette Gum 1999
Spokesperson for Weight |
| Spouse: |
Elizabeth Dawn Wershow (December 19, 1992 - present) (3 children) |
| Parents: |
Sandy Grunberg
Gerry Grunberg |
| Relatives: |
Sibling (Sibling)
Brad Grunberg (Sibling) |
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