Griffin Gluck
An actor who transitioned from a charming child star in studio comedies to a nuanced performer in critically praised teen series that dissect modern adolescence.
Born 2000 (age 26)·American actor·Birthday: August 24·Generation Z
Biography
Griffin Gluck didn't just grow up on screen—he chronicled the awkward, hilarious, and often painful journey of growing up through his roles. After early parts in big Hollywood comedies, he found his stride in projects that treated teenage life with unusual sincerity and sharp wit. His breakout came as the deadpan, investigative filmmaker Sam Ecklund in 'American Vandal,' a performance that balanced earnestness with sublime comedy. He further demonstrated his range by navigating the emotional and supernatural complexities of Gabe/Dodge in 'Locke & Key.' Gluck has a knack for portraying intelligent, sometimes obsessive young men who are trying to make sense of their worlds, whether through a true-crime parody or a fantasy horror lens. By choosing projects that avoid easy stereotypes, he has built a filmography that acts as a unique mirror for a generation.
Generation Z
1997–2012
Born into smartphones, social media, and school shootings. The most diverse generation in history. Pragmatic about money, fluid about identity, anxious about the climate. They do not remember a world before the internet.
Griffin was born in 2000, placing them squarely in the Generation Z. The events that shaped this generation — social media, climate anxiety, and a pandemic — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Griffin Was Born
The biggest hits of 2000
#1 Movie
How the Grinch Stole Christmas
Best Picture
Gladiator
#1 TV Show
Who Wants to Be a Millionaire
Griffin's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
2000Born
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
2005Started school
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
2013Became a teenager
Edward Snowden reveals NSA surveillance programs
Gas: $3.53/galHome: $152,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Thrift Shop" — Macklemore & Ryan LewisBest Picture: 12 Years a Slave
2016Could drive
Donald Trump elected president; Brexit vote
Gas: $2.14/galHome: $181,700Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Love Yourself" — Justin BieberBest Picture: Moonlight
2018Could vote
Royal wedding of Harry and Meghan; Parkland shooting
Gas: $2.72/galHome: $211,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"God's Plan" — DrakeBest Picture: Green Book
2021Turned 21
January 6 Capitol breach; COVID vaccines roll out globally
Gas: $3.01/galHome: $298,900Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Joe Biden"Levitating" — Dua LipaBest Picture: CODA
2026Age 26 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Received critical praise for his leading role as Sam Ecklund in the Netflix mockumentary series 'American Vandal'.
- Starred as the dual role of Gabe and Dodge in the Netflix fantasy-horror series 'Locke & Key'.
- Played the male lead in the Netflix teen film 'Tall Girl' and its 2022 sequel.
Did You Know?
He is the son of film and television producer Cellin Gluck.
He played a young Adam Sandler's son in the 2011 film 'Just Go with It'.
He attended the same high school (not concurrently) as fellow actors Timothée Chalamet and Finn Wolfhard.
“I'm drawn to characters who are figuring it out in real time, not the polished heroes.”
