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Erik Griffin, actor & director
Actor & Director

Erik Griffin: Movies & Box Office

films
16
as director
4
on screen
2017–2024
box office
$37.3K
average score
51
Born
March 12, 1972 (age 54)
Birthplace
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Citizenship
United States
Occupations
stand-up comedian, writer, podcaster, actor
Years active
2003-present
Spouses
Rachel Sklar
Known for

The Best Erik Griffin Movies

The highest-rated films Erik Griffin is credited on, by the Movie Echo Score that blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact. International Falls (2019) scores highest, at 71. The full ranking adds the biggest box office hits and the most awarded films.

Full ranking
Career at a glance

Erik Griffin's Career in Numbers

Erik Griffin's films in numbers — as an actor and a director, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Erik Griffin works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Electric Love (2018) to The Private Eye (2024), and the 2020s were the busiest decade.

Erik Griffin Movies by Decade

  1. 2010s 5
  2. 2020s 10

The 2020s were Erik Griffin's busiest decade, with 10 films.

Erik Griffin Movies by Genre

  • Comedy 12
  • Mystery 1
  • Thriller 1
  • Action 1

Comedy is the genre Erik Griffin has worked in most, with 12 films, ahead of mystery (1).

Erik Griffin Career Milestones

First film
Electric Love 2018
Biggest box office hit
Hero Mode $21.2K worldwide
Best-rated film
International Falls Movie Echo Score 71
Newest film
The Private Eye 2024
16 credits

Erik Griffin Filmography: Every Movie

Every film Erik Griffin is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. 4 as director and 11 as actor. Rated films average a score of 51. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.

Biography

Who Is Erik Griffin?

Erik Griffin was born in Los Angeles, California, U.S. in 1972 and is 54 years old. Credited on films since 2017, as both an actor and a director. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.

Erik Griffin, an American stand‑up comedian, writer, podcaster and actor, was born on March 12, 1972 in Los Angeles, California, and has built a career defined by observational comedy and a relentless work ethic. Raised by his mother, an immigrant from Belize, Griffin never met his father, a circumstance that later informed many of his introspective jokes and gave him a unique perspective on family dynamics. After working at a school as a basketball coach and office assistant, he discovered his passion for comedy and began performing stand‑up in 2003, quickly gaining a reputation for sharp wit and relatable storytelling. By 2011 he landed his breakthrough television role as Montez Walker on the Comedy Central series Workaholics, a part he inhabited until 2017, delivering memorable performances that blended absurd humor with grounded character work. Alongside his television success, Griffin recorded a half‑hour special for Comedy Central in February 2013 and released his debut stand‑up album, Technical Foul: Volume One, on his birthday that March, showcasing his ability to translate stage energy into recorded media. His film credits include supporting roles in the 2016 romantic comedy Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates and the 2019 mystery comedy Murder Mystery, while his television résumé also features appearances on I’m Dying Up Here and Blunt Talk. In recent years, Griffin has expanded his presence in the podcasting world, first as a regular guest‑host on "King and the Sting and Wing" and later taking over as host of the rebranded "The Golden Hour" in 2022, while also producing his own show, Riffin’ With Griffin. His career, spanning two decades, reflects a versatile talent who consistently leverages personal experience, cultural insight, and relentless creativity to entertain audiences across multiple platforms.

FAQ

Erik Griffin: Questions & Answers

How many movies Erik Griffin has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.

How many movies has Erik Griffin been in?

Erik Griffin is credited on 16 films, from 2017 to 2024. 11 of them as an actor and 4 as a director. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.

What is Erik Griffin's highest-grossing movie?

Hero Mode (2021) is Erik Griffin's biggest box office hit, with $21.2K worldwide, ahead of Furlough (2018) ($8.47K). Across every film with box office figures, Erik Griffin's movies have made $37.3K.

Erik Griffin's biggest hits

What is the best Erik Griffin movie?

By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Erik Griffin's best-rated film is International Falls (2019) with a score of 71, followed by Val (2021) (70).

Best Erik Griffin movies, ranked

How old is Erik Griffin?

Erik Griffin is 54 years old, born on March 12, 1972 in Los Angeles, California, U.S..

What is Erik Griffin's newest movie?

The most recent film on Erik Griffin's filmography is Matt Rife: Lucid - A Crowd Work Special (2024), which Erik Griffin directed.

The Best Erik Griffin Movies, Ranked

Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 16 credits.

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