Frank Grillo Biography

(Known for His Portrayal of 'Brock Rumlow' in the Marvel Cinematic Universe Films)

Birthday: June 8, 1965 (Gemini)

Born In: New York City, New York, United States

Frank Grillo is an Italian American actor popularly known for portraying macho roles in movies like ‘Warrior’ and ‘Zero Dark Thirty’. He has also featured in some important character roles in films like ‘The Grey’, and ‘End of Watch’. Beginning his career by appearing in commercials, he ventured into films and played quite a few minor roles before clinching his first major role in 2014 when he played the character of ‘Sergeant Leo Barnes’ in the action film ‘The Purge: Anarchy’. Later he appeared in the Chinese action film ‘Wolf Warrior 2’ which became the highest-grossing non-Hollywood film in the history of cinema. Frank Grillo has also appeared in many television series after making his television debut in ‘Silk Stalkings’, appearing in the episode ‘Ladies Night Out’. He gained much prominence for his performances in series like ‘For the People’, ‘The Shield’, ‘Prison Break’, ‘Blind Justice’ and ‘The Kill Point’. Between 2014 and 2017, he appeared in DirecTV drama series ‘Kingdom’ as ‘Alvey Kulina.’ He has worked in over 40 films and more recently he was signed by Marvel Cinematic Universe for the ‘Captain America’ franchise. He played the role of Brock Rumlow in the two segments of the series in 2014 and 2016.
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Quick Facts

Also Known As: Frank Anthony Grillo

Age: 59 Years, 59 Year Old Males

Family:

Spouse/Ex-: Wendy Moniz (m. 2000), Kathy Grillo (m. 1991–1998)

children: Liam Grillo, Remy Grillo, Rio Joseph Grillo

Actors American Men

Height: 5'10" (178 cm), 5'10" Males

Ancestry: Italian American

City: New York City

U.S. State: New Yorkers

More Facts

education: New York University

  • 1

    Is Frank Grillo related to Robert Downey Jr.?

    No, Frank Grillo is not related to Robert Downey Jr. They have worked together in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, but they are not related.
  • 2

    What martial arts does Frank Grillo practice?

    Frank Grillo is known to practice Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Muay Thai. He has trained in these martial arts for his roles in action films.
  • 3

    Has Frank Grillo ever played a villain in a movie?

    Yes, Frank Grillo has played a villain in several movies, including his role as Crossbones in the Marvel Cinematic Universe and as the antagonist in the film "The Purge: Anarchy."
  • 4

    Does Frank Grillo do his own stunts?

    Yes, Frank Grillo is known for doing many of his own stunts in action films. He undergoes rigorous training to perform stunts safely and authentically.
  • 5

    What is Frank Grillo's workout routine?

    Frank Grillo's workout routine includes a combination of weight training, cardio, and martial arts practice. He focuses on strength and conditioning to stay fit for his action-packed roles.
Childhood & Early Life
Frank Anthony Grillo was born in New York City, New York on June 8, 1965, to a family of Italian heritage. He has two younger siblings.
Grillo graduated from the New York University with a degree in business and then spent a year working in the Wall Street. He later got an opportunity to appear in a commercial for ‘Miller Genuine Draft’ beer and proceeded to pursue a career in the show business.
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Career
After being asked to appear in a commercial for the ‘Miller Genuine Draft’ beer, Frank Grillo left his Wall Street life and proceeded to appear in commercials for American Express and Sure deodorant.
Good-looking and talented, he ventured into acting and made his film debut in 1992 in a film titled ‘The Mambo Kings’. Later he appeared in films like ‘Deadly Rivals’ and ‘Deadly Charades’ before getting a role in ‘Minority Report’ in 2002.
After appearing in several smaller roles in various movies Frank Grillo finally got a big break in the horror film ‘Mother's Day’ (2010) and the subsequent year he played the role of Frank Campana, an MMA trainer with a very unusual way of training his fighters, in the movie ‘Warrior’. He appeared alongside Tom Hardy and Joel Edgerton in the commercially hit movie.
The following years proved to be fruitful for him as he continued working in important roles in popular movies like the survival thriller ‘The Grey’, where he appeared alongside Liam Neeson and ‘End of Watch’ he played the role of ‘Sarge’ alongside Jake Gyllenhaal.
He was signed by the Marvel Cinematic Universe to play the HYDRA agent ‘Brock Rumlow’ in the ‘Captain America’ franchise in 2014. This marked a very eventful phase in his career.
Frank Grillo’s television debut came in 1993 with a role in ‘Silk Stalkings’ and later in 1996, he appeared in ‘Poltergeist: The Legacy’. He has appeared in many television series including ‘Guiding Light’ from 1996 to 1999, ‘For the People’ from 2002 to 2003, ‘Prison Break’ from 2005 to 2006, ‘Blind Justice’ in 2005, ‘The Kill Point’ in 2007, ‘The Gates’ in 2010 and ‘Kingdom’ between 2014 and 2017.
Major Works
In 2014 Frank Grillo was signed for the role of HYDRA agent ‘Brock Rumlow’ by the Marvel studios. He first appeared in the film ‘Captain America: The Winter Soldier’ alongside Chris Evans and Scarlett Johansson. In the next segment of the franchise ‘Captain America: Civil War,’ he appeared alongside several popular celebrities like Chris Evans, Robert Downey Jr., Scarlett Johansson, and Jeremy Renner. The popularity of the action-packed films has made him one of the most popular movie antagonists among the fans.
He played the role of Frank Campana in the sports drama film ‘Warrior’ and appeared in the DirecTV drama series ‘Kingdom’ where he played the role of an MMA coach named Alvey Kulina alongside popular actors like Nick Jonas and Jonathan Tucker. Between 2014 and 2017 he appeared in a total of 40 episodes in the series.
Personal Life
During his college days, Frank Grillo had many affairs and many girlfriends. He was once caught kissing his girlfriend in the college canteen; something that Frank is still embarrassed to talk about! But other than his college day-affairs, Frank has led a very normal life and maintained a very clean image.
He got married to Kathy in 1991 and together they have a son, Remy, born in 1997. The couple went through a divorce in 1998 and ended their marriage.
In 1996, Frank met actress Wendy Moniz on the sets of ‘Guiding Light’ when he was still married to his then-wife Kathy. After his divorce from Kathy, they moved in together in the same year and later in October 2000, they got married. Together they have two sons; the elder, Liam, was born in 2004 and the younger, Rio, was born in 2008.
Facts About Frank Grillo
Frank Grillo is not just an actor, he is also a former professional boxer with a passion for martial arts.
In addition to his tough guy roles on screen, Grillo is known for his charitable work and support for various causes.
He has a love for motorcycles and often shares pictures and stories of his rides on social media.
Despite his intense roles, Grillo has a great sense of humor and is known for his quick wit and playful banter with fans and co-stars.

Frank Grillo Movies

1. Warrior (2011)

  (Sport, Drama)

2. Captain America: The Winter Soldier (2014)

  (Adventure, Thriller, Action, Sci-Fi)

3. Captain America: Civil War (2016)

  (Sci-Fi, Action, Adventure)

4. Minority Report (2002)

  (Mystery, Thriller, Action, Adventure, Crime, Drama, Sci-Fi)

5. End of Watch (2012)

  (Thriller, Crime, Drama)

6. Disconnect (2012)

  (Thriller, Drama)

7. Zero Dark Thirty (2012)

  (Drama, Thriller, History)

8. Boss Level (2021)

  (Action, Mystery, Sci-Fi, Thriller)

9. The Grey (2011)

  (Action, Thriller, Drama, Adventure)

10. Gangster Squad (2013)

  (Thriller, Action, Drama, Crime)

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