Riley Griffiths
| Riley Griffiths | |
|---|---|
| Born |
Riley Griffiths May 14, 1997 Cedar City, Utah, United States |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2010-present |
| Height | 6 ft 3 in (191 cm) |
| Weight | 252 lb (114 kg) |
Riley Griffiths (born May 14, 1997)[1] is an American actor, best known for his role as Charles Kaznyk in the 2011 film, Super 8.
Early life and education
Griffiths was born on May 14, 1997 in Cedar City, Utah.[2] His first acting role came when he was 6 years old, when he participated in a version of William Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream.[3]
Griffiths' family later moved to the Issaquah/Sammamish area. While attending Skyline High School, Griffiths was a lineman on the varsity football team.[4] He now plays defensive line at Montana State University.[5]
Career
In 2010, Griffiths got his first major role, when he was selected to play the role of Charles Kaznyk, in Super 8, directed by J. J. Abrams and produced by Steven Spielberg.[6]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Super 8 | Charles Kaznyk | Nominated - Teen Choice Awards for Choice Movie: Scene Stealer Male Nominated - Young Artist Award for Best Performance in a Feature Film (Cast Ensemble) |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Note(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | R.L. Stine's The Haunting Hour | Willie | Episode: Mascot |
References
- ↑ Hall, Tim (5 June 2011). "Q&A with Super 8′s Riley Griffiths". Seattle Pi. Retrieved 19 June 2011.
- ↑ P. Means, Sean (9 June 2011). "Riley Griffiths: From Cedar City to 'Super 8'". The Salt Lake Tribune. Retrieved 19 June 2011.
- ↑ Wesely, Tommy (10 June 2011). "Super 8's Riley Griffiths on His Big-Screen Debut". Teen Vogue. Retrieved 19 June 2011.
- ↑ Kelley, Mason (10 October 2011). "Skyline freshman Riley Griffiths is a film room superstar". The Seattle Times. Retrieved 2 February 2012.
- ↑ Skyline High DE Riley Griffiths commits to Montana State http://www.bobcatnation.com/node/1233
- ↑ Macdonald, Moira (10 June 2011). "Hollywood calls student Riley Griffiths". The Daily Herald. Retrieved 19 June 2011.
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