Adrian Grenier Biography

Fast Facts

• Often champions eco-friendly causes and founded the lifestyle website SHFT․com in 2009
• Studied drama at Bard College and under famed acting coach Nancy Hillman
• Lost track of his biological father for many years, as his parents met at a commune in the 1970s and were never married, but eventually contacted him while filming the documentary "Shot in the Dark" in 2002
• During college, he got his first film role in 1997 and later reached heartthrob status with 1999's "Drive Me Crazy․"
• Quote: "I'm one with New York and New York is one with me․ I grew up there; there's no escaping it․ We're like Siamese twins and if you separate us, I'll die․"
• Quote: "It's important to keep an eye on what's important and always looking to find ways to nourish your spirit and mind and to challenge yourself․"
• Landed the lead role of Vincent Chase on HBO's "Entourage" in 2004 while also working on numerous pet projects as either producer or director
• While not acting, he enjoys performing as both a drummer and singer in two bands based in New York City
• Discovered that he has eight percent Native American ancestry while filming an episode of PBS's "Finding Your Roots․"