Timothy Granaderos
He transformed from a web series actor into a key figure in a global Netflix phenomenon, capturing a generation's anxieties.
Born 1986 (age 40)·Filipino American actor and model·Birthday: September 9·Millennials
Biography
Timothy Granaderos, born in 1986, carved a distinct path in Hollywood by embodying complex, often troubled young men. The Filipino American actor first gained attention in the thriller web series 'Tagged,' but it was his role as Montgomery de la Cruz on Netflix's '13 Reasons Why' that defined his early career. As Monty, Granaderos delivered a raw and unsettling performance that made him a central, controversial figure in the show's exploration of trauma and bullying. His work on the series, which ran from 2017 to 2020, placed him at the heart of a cultural conversation. Beyond acting, his presence as a model and his relationship with influencer Margaux Brooke have solidified his status in the social media age, representing a new kind of hybrid entertainer.
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.
Timothy was born in 1986, 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 Timothy Was Born
The biggest hits of 1986
#1 Movie
Top Gun
Best Picture
Platoon
#1 TV Show
The Cosby Show
Timothy's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1986Born
Challenger disaster; Chernobyl nuclear meltdown
Gas: $0.86/galHome: $66,600Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"That's What Friends Are For" — Dionne & FriendsBest Picture: Platoon
1991Started school
Soviet Union dissolves; World Wide Web goes public
Gas: $1.14/galHome: $82,400Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"(Everything I Do) I Do It for You" — Bryan AdamsBest Picture: The Silence of the Lambs
1999Became a teenager
Columbine shooting; Y2K panic builds
Gas: $1.17/galHome: $113,900Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Believe" — CherBest Picture: American Beauty
2002Could drive
Euro currency enters circulation
Gas: $1.36/galHome: $137,800Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"How You Remind Me" — NickelbackBest Picture: Chicago
2004Could vote
Indian Ocean tsunami kills over 230,000
Gas: $1.88/galHome: $157,300Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Yeah!" — UsherBest Picture: Million Dollar Baby
2007Turned 21
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
2016Turned 30
Donald Trump elected president; Brexit vote
Gas: $2.14/galHome: $181,700Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Love Yourself" — Justin BieberBest Picture: Moonlight
2026Turned 40
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Portrayed the pivotal character Montgomery 'Monty' de la Cruz across multiple seasons of the globally successful Netflix series '13 Reasons Why'.
- Starred as Ash Franklin in the Hulu thriller web series 'Tagged' from its inception in 2016.
- Played a lead role, Taylor Price, in the television series 'In the Vault' in 2017.
Did You Know?
He is of Filipino descent.
He worked as a model before and during his acting career.
He is in a relationship with social media personality and model Margaux Brooke.
“I'm drawn to characters who are messy and trying to find their footing.”
