Russell Hornsby

May 15, 1974 (age 52) Oakland, California, USA

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.

His titles like Creed II, Grimm, and The Hate U Give - his biggest roles first.
Last updated: August 19, 2026

Watched: 0/26

Weighted avg: 6.69 /10

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1

Creed II

2018November 2018 by Steven Caple Jr.

Supporting as Buddy Marcelle

Supporting as Buddy Marcelle

6.62 Good
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2

Grimm

2011–2017 by David Greenwalt

Starring as Hank Griffin

Starring as Hank Griffin

7.65 Excellent-
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3

The Hate U Give

2018October 2018 by George Tillman Jr.

Starring as Maverick Carter

Starring as Maverick Carter

7.75 Excellent
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4

Fences

2016December 2016 by Denzel Washington

Supporting as Lyons Maxson

Supporting as Lyons Maxson

6.46 Good-
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5

Last Seen Alive

2022May 2022 by Brian Goodman

Starring as Detective Paterson

Starring as Detective Paterson

5.94 Okay++
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6

Big Fat Liar

2002February 2002 by Shawn Levy

Supporting as Marcus Duncan

Supporting as Marcus Duncan

5.42 Okay-
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7

After the Sunset

2004November 2004 by Brett Ratner

Supporting as Jean-Paul

Supporting as Jean-Paul

5.71 Okay+
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8

Get Rich or Die Tryin'

2005November 2005 by Jim Sheridan

Minor role as Odell

Minor role as Odell

6.39 Good-
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9

The Woman in the Yard

2025March 2025 by Jaume Collet-Serra

Supporting as David

Supporting as David

5.19 Okay--
10

10

Lincoln Rhyme: Hunt for the Bone Collector

2020 by Mark Bianculli

Lead role as Lincoln Rhyme

Lead role as Lincoln Rhyme

6.43 Good-
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11

Mike

2022 by Steven Rogers

Starring as Don King

Starring as Don King

6.51 Good-
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12

Stuck

2007May 2007 by Stuart Gordon

Starring as Rashid

Starring as Rashid

5.76 Okay+
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13

Seven Seconds

2018 by Veena Sud

Supporting as Isaiah Butler

Supporting as Isaiah Butler

6.32 Good--
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14

Edmond

2006July 2006 by Stuart Gordon

Minor role as Shill

Minor role as Shill

5.55 Okay
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15

Proven Innocent

2019 by David Elliot

Starring as Easy Boudreau

Starring as Easy Boudreau

6.19 Good--
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16

Something New

2006January 2006 by Sanaa Hamri

Minor role as Dr. Brockton

Minor role as Dr. Brockton

5.99 Okay++
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17

Lincoln Heights

2007–2009 by Seth Freeman

Lead role as Eddie Sutton

Lead role as Eddie Sutton

6.94 Good+
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18

LUV

2013January 2013 by Sheldon Candis

Supporting as Detective Pratt

Supporting as Detective Pratt

5.65 Okay
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19

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

2024August 2024 by Tina Mabry

Supporting as Richmond Baker

Supporting as Richmond Baker

6.12 Good--
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20

R♥️J

2021January 2021 by Carey Williams

Minor role as Captain Prince

Minor role as Captain Prince

6.07 Okay++
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21

Haunted

2002–2008

Supporting as Marcus Bradshaw

Supporting as Marcus Bradshaw

5.92 Okay++
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22

Playmakers

2003 by John Eisendrath

Starring as Leon Taylor

Starring as Leon Taylor

5.56 Okay
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23

The Breaks

2016January 2016 by Seith Mann

Supporting as Sampson

Supporting as Sampson

Needs more reviews
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24

Mary J. Blige Presents Be Happy

2026February 2026

Starring as Ross

Starring as Ross

Needs more reviews
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25

Be Happy

2026February 2026 by Gabourey Sidibe

Starring as Ross

Starring as Ross

Needs more reviews
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26

Gideon's Crossing

2000–2001 by Paul Attanasio

Supporting as Dr. Aaron Boies

Supporting as Dr. Aaron Boies

Needs more reviews