Greg Finley
A character actor who brings a grounded, physical presence to roles spanning from teen drama heartthrobs to DC Universe villains.
Born 1984 (age 42)·American actor·Birthday: December 22·Millennials
Biography
Greg Finley built his career not on leading-man fame, but on a series of memorable, often physically imposing supporting turns. After early work in commercials, he broke through as the charming but troubled Jack Pappas on 'The Secret Life of the American Teenager,' showcasing an ability to blend likability with depth. He later demonstrated impressive range, moving from the romantic alien soldier Drake in 'Star-Crossed' to the deadpan, scene-stealing zombie-turned-morgue attendant Drake Roberts on 'iZombie.' His foray into superhero television as the metallic villain Girder on 'The Flash' highlighted his knack for bringing humanity to larger-than-life characters. Finley's trajectory shows a consistent pattern: he is the actor producers call when they need a role filled with authentic weight and subtle charisma.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Greg was born in 1984, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Greg Was Born
The biggest hits of 1984
#1 Movie
Beverly Hills Cop
Best Picture
Amadeus
#1 TV Show
Dallas
Greg's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1984Born
Apple Macintosh introduced
Gas: $1.13/galHome: $59,800Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"When Doves Cry" — PrinceBest Picture: Amadeus
1989Started school
Berlin Wall falls; Tiananmen Square protests
Gas: $1.00/galHome: $79,100Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"Look Away" — ChicagoBest Picture: Driving Miss Daisy
1997Became a teenager
Princess Diana dies in Paris car crash; Harry Potter published
Gas: $1.23/galHome: $104,100Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Candle in the Wind 1997" — Elton JohnBest Picture: Titanic
2000Could drive
Y2K passes without incident; contested Bush-Gore election
Gas: $1.51/galHome: $119,600Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Breathe" — Faith HillBest Picture: Gladiator
2002Could vote
Euro currency enters circulation
Gas: $1.36/galHome: $137,800Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"How You Remind Me" — NickelbackBest Picture: Chicago
2005Turned 21
Hurricane Katrina devastates New Orleans; YouTube launches
Gas: $2.30/galHome: $167,500Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"We Belong Together" — Mariah CareyBest Picture: Crash
2014Turned 30
Russia annexes Crimea; Ebola outbreak in West Africa
Gas: $3.37/galHome: $160,700Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Happy" — Pharrell WilliamsBest Picture: Birdman
2024Turned 40
AI reshapes industries; Paris Olympics
Gas: $3.31/galHome: $372,000Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Joe Biden"Espresso" — Sabrina CarpenterBest Picture: Anora
2026Age 42 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Portrayed series regular Jack Pappas for five seasons on ABC Family's 'The Secret Life of the American Teenager.'
- Played the recurring role of Drake Roberts, a key ally, on the CW series 'iZombie.'
- Appeared as the villainous Tony Woodward / Girder in multiple episodes of The CW's 'The Flash.'
Did You Know?
He is a trained mixed martial artist and often performs his own stunts.
He worked as a model before transitioning into acting full-time.
He is an avid surfer and outdoorsman.
“I find the truth of a character in the silence between lines.”
