Russell Hornsby

Biography

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

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Be Happy

2026 ⭐ 7.7

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Mary J. Blige Presents Be Happy

2026 ⭐ 6.5

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

2024 ⭐ 6.7

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Last Seen Alive

2022 ⭐ 6.4

Career timeline

2026

Be Happy Notable

Ross · 2026

⭐ 7.7

Mary J. Blige Presents Be Happy

Ross · 2026

⭐ 6.5

2025

Macbeth in Compton

Dunc · 2025

The Woman in the Yard

David · 2025

⭐ 5.7

2024

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

Richmond Baker · 2024

⭐ 6.7

2023

Indulgence

2023

2022

Last Seen Alive Notable

Detective Paterson · 2022

⭐ 6.4

2021

R♥️J

Captain Prince · 2021

⭐ 6.6

2018

Creed II Notable

Buddy Marcelle · 2018

⭐ 7.0

The Hate U Give Notable

Maverick Carter · 2018

⭐ 8.1

Fevah

Jelani · 2018

2016

Fences Notable

Lyons Maxson · 2016

⭐ 6.9

The Breaks

Sampson · 2016

⭐ 5.2

2013

LUV

Detective Pratt · 2013

⭐ 5.8

2011

Remigration Notable

Kaya · 2011

⭐ 9.0

2010

Salvation Road

Kearn · 2010

2008

Fear Itself: Eater

Sergeant Williams · 2008

2007

Stuck

Rashid · 2007

⭐ 6.2

2006

Edmond

Shill · 2006

⭐ 5.9

Something New

Dr. Brockton · 2006

⭐ 6.4

Forgiven Notable

Ronald Bradler · 2006

⭐ 9.0

2005

Get Rich or Die Tryin' Notable

Odell · 2005

⭐ 6.8

Train Ride

Ellis · 2005

⭐ 5.5

Zora Neale Hurston: A Heart with Room for Every Joy

Narrator · 2005

2004

After the Sunset

Jean-Paul · 2004

⭐ 6.2

2002

Big Fat Liar

Marcus Duncan · 2002

⭐ 5.9

2000

Meet the Parents Notable

Late Night Courier · 2000

⭐ 6.7

Frequently appears with

Tisha Campbell

Val

Mekhi Phifer

Peter Mosley

Full filmography

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Be Happy

2026 ⭐ 7.7

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Mary J. Blige Presents Be Happy

2026 ⭐ 6.5

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Macbeth in Compton

2025

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The Woman in the Yard

2025 ⭐ 5.7

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

2024 ⭐ 6.7

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Indulgence

2023

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Last Seen Alive

2022 ⭐ 6.4

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R♥️J

2021 ⭐ 6.6

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Creed II

2018 ⭐ 7.0

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The Hate U Give

2018 ⭐ 8.1

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Fevah

2018

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Fences

2016 ⭐ 6.9

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The Breaks

2016 ⭐ 5.2

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LUV

2013 ⭐ 5.8

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Remigration

2011 ⭐ 9.0

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Salvation Road

2010

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Fear Itself: Eater

2008

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Stuck

2007 ⭐ 6.2

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Edmond

2006 ⭐ 5.9

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Something New

2006 ⭐ 6.4