Riley Griffiths
American football player d actor (born 1997) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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
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
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
Film
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Super 8 | Charles Kaznyk |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Note(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | R.L. Stine's The Haunting Hour | Willie | Episode: "Mascot" |
Awards and nominations
| 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
External links
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