Geoff Stults
An American actor with an everyman charm who built a steady career playing reliable best friends, soldiers, and husbands across two decades of television.
Born 1977 (age 49)·American actor·Birthday: December 15·Generation X
Biography
Geoff Stults represents a specific and vital archetype in Hollywood: the dependable, likable presence. Born in 1977, he didn't burst onto the scene as a teen idol but steadily worked his way into living rooms. His breakout role came as Ben Kinkirk on the long-running family drama '7th Heaven,' where his affable demeanor made him a fan favorite. This opened the door to leading man roles in short-lived but fondly remembered series like 'October Road' and 'Happy Town,' where he often played the grounded center in quirky ensembles. Stults found perhaps his most defining roles in military comedies, bringing a perfect blend of authority and vulnerability to Sgt. Pete Hill in 'Enlisted' and Major Walter Sherman in 'The Finder.' His later career showcases his versatility, moving seamlessly into dramatic turns in prestige projects like 'Little Fires Everywhere' and maintaining a recurring role in the hit Netflix series 'Grace and Frankie.' Stults's career is a masterclass in longevity built on professionalism and a relatable quality that makes him feel familiar in any genre.
Generation X
1965–1980
The latchkey kids. Raised during divorce, recession, and the end of the Cold War. Skeptical, self-reliant, media-literate. They invented indie culture, grunge, and the early internet — then watched the Boomers take credit.
Geoff was born in 1977, placing them squarely in the Generation X. The events that shaped this generation — economic uncertainty, the end of the Cold War, and the rise of personal computing — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Geoff Was Born
The biggest hits of 1977
#1 Movie
Star Wars
Best Picture
Annie Hall
#1 TV Show
Happy Days
Geoff's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1977Born
Star Wars premieres; Elvis dies
Gas: $0.62/galHome: $31,800Min wage: $2.30/hrPresident: Jimmy Carter"Tonight's the Night" — Rod StewartBest Picture: Annie Hall
1982Started school
Michael Jackson releases Thriller
Gas: $1.22/galHome: $55,200Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"Physical" — Olivia Newton-JohnBest Picture: Gandhi
1990Became a teenager
Hubble Space Telescope launched; Germany reunifies
Gas: $1.15/galHome: $79,100Min wage: $3.80/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"Hold On" — Wilson PhillipsBest Picture: Dances with Wolves
1993Could drive
European Union officially established
Gas: $1.11/galHome: $86,600Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"I Will Always Love You" — Whitney HoustonBest Picture: Schindler's List
1995Could vote
Oklahoma City bombing; Windows 95 released
Gas: $1.15/galHome: $96,500Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Gangsta's Paradise" — CoolioBest Picture: Braveheart
1998Turned 21
Google founded; Clinton impeachment
Gas: $1.06/galHome: $107,300Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Too Close" — NextBest Picture: Shakespeare in Love
2007Turned 30
iPhone released; Great Recession begins
Gas: $2.80/galHome: $172,600Min wage: $5.85/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Irreplaceable" — BeyonceBest Picture: No Country for Old Men
2017Turned 40
#MeToo movement; solar eclipse crosses the US
Gas: $2.42/galHome: $195,000Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"Shape of You" — Ed SheeranBest Picture: The Shape of Water
2026Age 49 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Played the recurring role of Ben Kinkirk on the iconic family drama '7th Heaven' for several seasons.
- Starred as the lead, Nick Garrett, in the cult-favorite drama series 'October Road'.
- Portrayed Sgt. Pete Hill, the heart of the Fox military comedy 'Enlisted'.
- Had a recurring role as Mitch in the acclaimed Netflix series 'Grace and Frankie'.
Did You Know?
He is the older brother of actor George Stults, who also appeared on '7th Heaven'.
He played college football at the University of Wyoming before pursuing acting.
He is an avid golfer and has participated in several celebrity golf tournaments.
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