Grey Damon
With his all-American looks and grounded intensity, he became a familiar face in television dramas about first responders, teams, and tangled relationships.
Born 1987 (age 39)·American actor·Birthday: September 24·Millennials
Biography
Grey Damon played a thoughtful quarterback on 'Friday Night Lights,' establishing his ability to convey quiet depth. Born in 1987, he moved to leading roles in 'The Nine Lives of Chloe King' and 'Station 19.' As a firefighter on the Shonda Rhimes-produced series, he embodied the physical and emotional demands of the job for several seasons. Damon's strength is his relatable everyman quality, making him a versatile anchor in ensemble casts focused on high-stakes professions.
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.
Grey was born in 1987, 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 Grey Was Born
The biggest hits of 1987
#1 Movie
Three Men and a Baby
Best Picture
The Last Emperor
#1 TV Show
The Cosby Show
Grey's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1987Born
Black Monday stock market crash
Gas: $0.90/galHome: $72,400Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"Walk Like an Egyptian" — The BanglesBest Picture: The Last Emperor
1992Started school
LA riots after Rodney King verdict
Gas: $1.13/galHome: $84,300Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"End of the Road" — Boyz II MenBest Picture: Unforgiven
2000Became a teenager
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
2003Could drive
US invades Iraq; Human Genome Project completed
Gas: $1.59/galHome: $146,000Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"In Da Club" — 50 CentBest Picture: The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
2005Could vote
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
2008Turned 21
Barack Obama elected first Black US president; financial crisis
Gas: $3.27/galHome: $153,100Min wage: $6.55/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Low" — Flo RidaBest Picture: Slumdog Millionaire
2017Turned 30
#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 39 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Played quarterback Hastings Ruckle in the acclaimed final season of 'Friday Night Lights'.
- Starred as Brian in the ABC Family supernatural series 'The Nine Lives of Chloe King'.
- Portrayed firefighter Jack Gibson for multiple seasons on the ABC drama 'Station 19'.
- Co-starred with David Duchovny as a police officer in the 1960s-set series 'Aquarius'.
Did You Know?
He was a competitive swimmer before pursuing acting.
He originally moved to Los Angeles to study screenwriting at the University of Southern California.
He is an avid photographer and often shares his work on social media.
“The most interesting characters are the ones who don't say everything they're thinking.”
