Riley Griffiths | |
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Born | Cedar City, Utah, United States | May 14, 1997
Occupation(s) | Actor, Football player |
Years active | 2010–2011 |
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Relatives | Jade Griffiths (brother) |
Riley Griffiths (born May 14, 1997) is an American football player and former actor, best known for his role as Charles Kaznyk in the 2011 film, Super 8.[1]
Griffiths was born on May 14, 1997, in Cedar City, Utah.[2] His first acting role came when he was 6 years old, when he participated in a version of William Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream.[3]
Griffiths' family later moved to the Issaquah/Sammamish area. While attending Skyline High School, Griffiths played as a defensive lineman for the varsity football team.[4] He also played defensive line while attending Montana State University.[5]
In 2010, Griffiths got his first major role, when he was selected to play the role of Charles Kaznyk, in Super 8, directed by J. J. Abrams and produced by Steven Spielberg.[6] While attending Montana State University, Griffiths was a defensive linemen for the Bobcats’ football team. He has expressed interest in working behind the scenes on film.[7]
Year | Title | Role |
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2011 | Super 8 | Charles Kaznyk |
Year | Title | Role | Note(s) |
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2011 | R.L. Stine's The Haunting Hour | Willie | Episode: "Mascot" |
Year | Award | Category | Work | Result |
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2011 | PFCS Award | Best Ensemble Acting | Super 8 | Won |
Teen Choice Award | Choice Movie Male Scene Stealer | Super 8 | Nominated | |
Choice Movie Chemistry | Super 8 | Nominated | ||
2012 | Young Artist Award | Best Performance in a Feature Film: Young Ensemble Cast | Super 8 | Nominated |