Frank Grillo

Frank Grillo: The Ultimate Guide to the Actor and His Career

Early Life and Career

Frank Grillo was born on June 8, 1965, in New York City. He began his acting career in the early 1990s, appearing in small roles in films such as The Mambo Kings and Cop Land.

In 2002, Grillo landed a breakout role as Nick Savrinn in the TV series The Shield. He played the role for five seasons, earning critical acclaim for his performance.

Breakthrough in Hollywood

After The Shield, Grillo began to land more significant roles in Hollywood films. He appeared in films such as Warrior, Zero Dark Thirty, and Captain America: The Winter Soldier.

In 2016, Grillo starred in the lead role of Leo Barnes in the film The Purge: Anarchy. The film was a critical and commercial success, and it helped to establish Grillo as a leading man in action films.

Continued Success

Since The Purge: Anarchy, Grillo has continued to star in a variety of films, including The Grey, The Hitman's Bodyguard, and Boss Level.

He has also reprised his role as Leo Barnes in the Purge sequels, The Purge: Election Year and The First Purge.

Personal Life

Grillo is married to Wendy Moniz, and they have three children. He is also an avid boxer and martial artist.

Grillo is a co-founder of the War Horse Boxing Gym in New York City, which provides free boxing classes to underprivileged youth.

Recent Projects

In 2023, Grillo starred in the film Knock at the Cabin, directed by M. Night Shyamalan. He also has a role in the upcoming film Oppenheimer, directed by Christopher Nolan.

Grillo continues to be one of the most in-demand actors in Hollywood, and he is sure to continue to star in a variety of exciting projects in the years to come.