GRIFFIN GLUCK

Early Life & Family Background

Name: Griffin Alexander Gluck
Born: August 24, 2000 (age 24)
Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, USA

Griffin is the son of Japanese-American film director/producer Cellin Gluck and line producer Karin Beck, and has an older sister named Caroline. On his father's side, he has accomplished heritage: a Japanese American grandmother and a Jewish American grandfather who was an archaeologist and historian. On his mother's side, he traces roots to Irish, German, Polish, English, and Scottish ancestry . Raised in a creative, culturally rich environment, he was exposed early to the arts.

First Steps in Acting

He discovered his passion for performing at age six when he joined a production of Guys and Dolls at Palisades Playhouse after tagging along with his sister . His screen debut came at age three in the short film Time Out, directed by Cellin Gluck . He also appeared in Japanese and U.S. commercials, including one for the Heroes DVD, reflecting both his international upbringing and his appeal .

Child Actor to Rising Star (2009–2013)

Griffin’s early onscreen roles included a small part in Sideways (2009), followed by a guest spot on The Office (2010), and a recurring role as Mason Warner on Private Practice from 2011 to 2013 . In 2011, he earned a Young Artist Award nomination for his role as Michael/Bart in Just Go With It (2011) . He continued to build momentum with roles in United States of Tara and Back in the Game (ABC, 2013) .

Breakthrough & Teen Years (2014–2016)

From 2014 to 2015, he became a main cast member in Red Band Society, portraying Charlie, a comatose teen narrator in this Fox drama . 2016 marked his first leading feature film role, playing Rafe Khatchadorian in Middle School: The Worst Years of My Life—adapted from the best-selling novel by James Patterson . He also appeared as Scotty Fleming in the holiday comedy Why Him? (2016) .

Continued Success & Netflix Roles (2017–2023)

He brought levity to streaming hits like American Vandal (2017–2018), playing Sam Ecklund in the acclaimed Netflix mockumentary series . From 2020 to 2022, he portrayed Gabe/Dodge in Netflix’s fantasy-horror Locke & Key . In 2019 and 2022, he returned to film in Big Time Adolescence and Tall Girl (and its sequel), and in 2021 he appeared in North Hollywood . In 2023, he took on a darker role as Luke Chambers in Freeform's thriller Cruel Summer . In 2024, he starred in Netflix’s sci-fi Time Cut as Quinn .

Artistic Depth & Talents

Griffin's multicultural upbringing and early professional exposure fostered remarkable adaptability. He is bilingual (English and French), appeared in Japanese commercials, and earned a Young Artist Award nod—all before turning seventeen . His seamless shifts between genres—comedy, drama, horror, and thriller—highlight his emotional range and versatility.

Summary

Griffin Gluck is a Los Angeles-born actor whose career launched in childhood and has matured into a compelling mix of roles across film and television. From heartfelt comedies (Just Go with It, Middle School) to dark dramas (American Vandal, Cruel Summer) and genre-bending streaming shows (Locke & Key, Time Cut), he showcases both depth and charm. With international influences and a solid blend of critical and commercial success, he is poised to continue shaping a rich and evolving career.