Riley Griffiths (born May 14, 1997) is an American football player and former actor, best known for his role as Charles Kaznyk in the 2011 film, Super 8.[1]
Riley Griffiths | |
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| Born | May 14, 1997 Cedar City, Utah, United States |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, Football player |
| Years active | 2010–2011 |
| Parents |
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| Relatives | Jade Griffiths (brother) |
Early life and education edit
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 played as a defensive lineman for the varsity football team.[4] He also played defensive line while attending Montana State University.[5]
Career edit
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] While attending Montana State University, Griffiths was a defensive linemen for the Bobcats’ football team. He has expressed interest in working behind the scenes on film.[7]
Filmography edit
Film edit
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Super 8 | Charles Kaznyk |
Television edit
| Year | Title | Role | Note(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | R.L. Stine's The Haunting Hour | Willie | Episode: "Mascot" |
Awards and nominations edit
| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | PFCS Award | Best Ensemble Acting | Super 8 | Won |
| Teen Choice Award | Choice Movie Male Scene Stealer | Super 8 | Nominated | |
| Choice Movie Chemistry | Super 8 | Nominated | ||
| 2012 | Young Artist Award | Best Performance in a Feature Film: Young Ensemble Cast | Super 8 | Nominated |
References edit
- ^ Hall, Tim (5 June 2011). "Q&A with Super 8′s Riley Griffiths". Seattle Pi. Archived from the original on 22 January 2019. 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. Condé Nast. 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.
- ^ Nuanez, Colter (16 December 2014). "Skyline High DE Riley Griffiths commits to Montana State". Bobcat Nation. Archived from the original on 6 February 2015. Retrieved 17 February 2019.
- ^ Macdonald, Moira (10 June 2011). "Hollywood calls student Riley Griffiths". Herald Extra. Archived from the original on 15 October 2011. Retrieved 19 June 2011.
- ^ Thomasseau, Allison L. (October 22, 2014). "Athlete Spotlight: Skyline DE/C Riley Griffiths". USA Today. Retrieved July 25, 2019.