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RICHARD GRIECO
BIRTH DATE: March 23, 1965, Watertown, New York, USA
CLAIM TO FAME: There's no doubt that Richard got his big
break when he was hired to replace Johnny Depp in the TV
Series '21 Jump Street' as Detective Dennis Booker in 1988.
FAMILY LIFE: In 1999 he had a son (Dylan Justice Sissons)
with a ex-girlfriend, the model and actress Kimber Sissons.
He also dated actress Yasmine Bleeth in 2001.
Has two sisters Elizabeth and Laura, and one brother, David.
Currently he is single.
INFO: Very versatile, Richard is also a musician and in
1995 released a CD, 'Waiting for the Sky to Fall.' It was
a big hit in Germany, but never got off the ground in the USA.
He enjoys writing, painting and poetry and published a
book titled "Fragments From A Dirty Ashtray".
He is a race car enthusiast and owner of seven Harley
Davidson motorcycles.
TRIVIA: Worked as model for Elite.
Has a personal collection of over 3000 DVD films.
Was a model for Armani, Calvin Klien, and Chanel.
'One Life to Live' was his first acting audition.
Attended Central Connecticut college and majored in Political
Science. He played for their football team as a middle
linebacker and fullback.
In 1997 Richard spent 8 days in rehab as a result of a
drinking problem.
WHERE IS HE NOW:
Richard is still very active acting. They
may be 'B' movies, but he still is working. Most recently
he can be seen in the Sci-Fi Channel Original Movie, 'Raiders
of the Damned.'
He's also been directing, mostly some music videos.
Richard is also an avid golfer and can be seen at many
celebrity charity events like The Dennis Quaid Charity
Classic Golf Tournament and Marg and Alan's Celebrity
Weekend (Marg Helgenberger and husband Alan Rosenberger),
Tiger Woods - Tiger Jam and a host of others.
Write to Richard at:
c/o Richard Grieco
95 Public Square Room #304
Watertown, New York 13601
CREDITS:
Forget About It (2005) (post-production) .... Anthony Amato
Raiders of the Damned (2005) (post-production) .... Lewis
Samhain (2005) .... Mark
Manhattan Midnight (2004) .... Midnight
Dead Easy (2004) .... Simon Storm
Phantom Force (2004) (TV) .... Mark Dupree
Webs (2003) (TV) .... Dean
Book of Days (2003) (TV) .... Mr. Finch
Fish Don't Blink (2002) .... Pete
Last Cry (2001) .... Gale
Death, Deceit & Destiny Aboard the Orient Express (2001) .... Jack Chase
Vital Parts (2001) .... Ty Kinnick
Sweet Revenge (2001/I) .... Frank
Heaven or Vegas (1999) .... Navy
Ultimate Deception (1999) (TV) .... Bobby Woodkin
Final Payback (1999) .... Joey Randall
Point Doom (1999) .... Rick Hansen
Sinbad: The Battle of the Dark Knights (1998) .... Sinbad
Blackheart (1998) .... Ray
Captive (1998/II) (TV) .... Joe Goodis
The Gardener (1998) .... Dean
Michael Angel (1998) .... Michael Killan
"Sin City Spectacular" (1998)
When Time Expires (1997) (TV) .... Travis Beck
Against the Law (1997) .... Rex
The Journey: Absolution (1997) .... Sgt. Bradley
Mutual Needs (1997) .... Brandon Collier
Inhumanoid (1996) (TV) .... Adam
"The Incredible Hulk" playing "Ghost Rider" (voice) (1996)
"Gargoyles" playing "Tony Dracon" (voice) (1995-1996)
"The Fantastic Four" playing "Ghost Rider" (voice) (1995)
"Marker" (1995) TV Series .... Richard DeMorra (1995)
It Was Him or Us (1995) (TV) .... Gene
The Demolitionist (1995) .... Mad Dog Burne
A Vow to Kill (1995) (TV) .... Eric
Sin & Redemption (1994) (TV) .... Jim McDaniels
Bolt (1994) .... Bolt
Suspicious Agenda (1994) .... Tony Castagne
Nick's Game (1993) (TV) .... Del Pizzo, Nick
Born to Run (1993) (TV) .... Nicky Donatello
Tomcat: Dangerous Desires (1993) .... Tom
Mobsters (1991) .... Bugsy Siegel
If Looks Could Kill (1991) .... Michael Corben
"Booker" (1989) TV Series .... Dennis Booker (1989-1990)
"21 Jump Street" (1987) TV Series .... Officer Dennis Booker (1988-1989)
"The Bronx Zoo" (1988)
"The Facts of Life" playing "Ben" (1988)
"Who's the Boss?" playing "Maurizio" (1988)
"Rags to Riches" playing "Billy Gallento" (1987)
"One Life to Live" (1986) TV Series .... Rick Gardner (1986-1987)
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