Tim Griffin Biography

Fast Facts

• Graduated from the University of Vermont with a degree in political philosophy
• Became interested in acting at a young age when he was cast in a school production of "Oliver!"
• Got his big break when his car broke down in New York City, and he was asked to audition for a role in the TV film "Taking a Stand" while waiting for his car to be repaired
• Quote: "Auditioning is an underrated art․․․It depends on the project, but no matter how big the meeting, it is better if you are relaxed․ The more desperate you are to impress them, the more it creates the opposite impression․ Just let it go․"
• Quote: "(On his "Prime Suspect" character): "Rarely have I seen [comedy and drama] sort of meshed so perfectly as they are here, and it's a dream come true to play, because I'm naturally somebody that loves to laugh and loves to enjoy life․""
• Often takes on the role of police officers or goverment agents in his various projects
• Best known for his role as John Nevins in "The Bourne Supremacy" and as Detective Augie Blando in "Prime Suspect․"
• Decided to turn down a chance to study at the University of Kent in order to pursue acting in Hollywood
• Received a deviated septum when Matt Damon accidentally hit him on the nose during the filming of "The Borne Supremacy․"
• Was a former member of the UVM Players theatre troupe in college