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Russell Hornsby

Russell Hornsby

Russell Hornsby is an American stage and screen actor, best known for his portrayal of Detective Hank Griffin in the television series "Grimm". He holds an BFA in Theatre from the College of Fine Arts at Boston University.

Known for

Be Happy

Mary J. Blige Presents Be Happy

Mary J. Blige Presents Be Happy

Macbeth in Compton

Macbeth in Compton

The Woman in the Yard

The Woman in the Yard

The Supremes at Earl's All-You-Can-Eat

The Supremes at Earl's All-You-Can-Eat

2024 • Richmond Baker

Indulgence

Last Seen Alive

Last Seen Alive

2022 • Detective Paterson

R♥️J

2021 • Captain Prince

Full filmography

Be Happy

2026 • Ross

Mary J. Blige Presents Be Happy

Mary J. Blige Presents Be Happy

2026 • Ross

Macbeth in Compton

Macbeth in Compton

2025 • Dunc

The Woman in the Yard

The Woman in the Yard

2025 • David

The Supremes at Earl's All-You-Can-Eat

The Supremes at Earl's All-You-Can-Eat

2024 • Richmond Baker

Indulgence

2023

Last Seen Alive

Last Seen Alive

2022 • Detective Paterson

R♥️J

2021 • Captain Prince

Creed II

2018 • Buddy Marcelle

The Hate U Give

The Hate U Give

2018 • Maverick Carter

Fevah

2018 • Jelani

Fences

2016 • Lyons Maxson

The Breaks

2016 • Sampson

LUV

2013 • Detective Pratt

2011 • Kaya

Salvation Road

2010 • Kearn

Stuck

2007 • Rashid

Edmond

2006 • Shill

Something New

2006 • Dr. Brockton

Forgiven

2006 • Ronald Bradler

Get Rich or Die Tryin'

Get Rich or Die Tryin'

2005 • Odell

Train Ride

2005 • Ellis

Zora Neale Hurston: A Heart with Room for Every Joy

Zora Neale Hurston: A Heart with Room for Every Joy

2005 • Narrator

After the Sunset

After the Sunset

2004 • Jean-Paul

Big Fat Liar

2002 • Marcus Duncan

Meet the Parents

Meet the Parents

2000 • Late Night Courier

Russell Hornsby – Biography, Known For & Filmography