David Giuntoli(born June 18, 1980[1]) is an American actor. He portrayed Det.Nick Burkhardtin theNBCsupernatural dramaGrimm(2011–2017), and Eddie Saville in theABCdrama seriesA Million Little Things(2018–2023). He has appeared in films such as13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi(2016) andBuddymoon(2016).[2]
David Giuntoli | |
|---|---|
 Giuntoli at the 2014San Diego Comic-Con | |
| Born | June 18, 1980 |
| Alma mater | Indiana University |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2003–present |
| Known for | Nick BurkhardtinGrimm Eddie Saville inA Million Little Things |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 1 |
Early life
editGiuntoli is the son of Mary and David Giuntoli. His father is ofItaliandescent while his mother is ofPolishandGermandescent.[3]He was raised inHuntleigh,a suburb ofSt. Louis,Missouri.After graduating fromSt. Louis University High Schoolin 1998, he attendedIndiana University Bloomington,earning abachelor's degreein International Business and Finance in 2002.[2]
Giuntoli returned to St. Louis after college. However, his heart was in being an entertainer instead of a career in finance, something his family realized early on as he always enjoyed making people laugh from a young age.[2]Reconnecting with his high school theater teacher, he began taking acting lessons locally.[2]
Career
editHis first career break came in 2003 when he was discovered by talent scouts forMTVand cast in the network's reality seriesRoad Rulesfor itsSouth Pacificseason.The three-month adventure in the South Pacific, and a subsequent appearance on the seventh season ofReal World/Road Rules Challengeprovided the resources to pay off his college debt and further cemented his decision to pursue acting as a full-time career.[4][5]
In 2007, he moved toLos Angelesto further pursue an acting career. There he studied under director and acting teacher Chris Fields before joining the Echo Theater Company.[6]A long series of guest appearances on various TV series and TV movies followed, includingNip/Tuck,Veronica Mars,Grey's Anatomy,Ghost Whisperer,Privileged,Without a Trace,andCold Caseamong others.[7]Giuntoli was also in consideration for the title role of the relaunchedSupermanmovieMan of Steelbut was eventually beaten out by English actorHenry Cavill.[4]
His first series regular role for television was inGrimm,which premiered in October 2011 and ran for six seasons and 123 episodes until March 31, 2017. He played the lead role of Nick Burkhardt, a Portland detective with supernatural abilities. In addition to his work onGrimm,Giuntoli was seen in 2012 in the motion pictureCaroline and Jackiein a supporting role.[8]He played the role of Scott Wickland, DS agent, in13 Hours,directed byMichael Bay.[9]In 2016, he played the lead role of David in the comedy filmBuddymoon,a film that he created withFlula Borgand Alex Simmons.[10]
He starred in the ABC seriesA Million Little Things,which aired for five seasons from 2018 to 2023.[11]
Personal life
editHe often rode his bicycle to the set ofGrimm.During a 2012 break in production, Giuntoli visited an elephant orphanage inKenya,adopting one of the animals.[2]
Giuntoli married hisGrimmco-starElizabeth Tullochin June 2017.[12]They announced her pregnancy with their first child in 2018.[12]In January 2020, the family moved toWashingtonto be closer to family and their work inVancouver.[13]
Filmography
editFilm
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Weather Girl | James | |
| ComedyPOPS | Short film | ||
| 2010 | Camera Obscura | Walter | |
| Turn the Beat Around | Michael | ||
| 2011 | 6 Month Rule | Jared | |
| 2012 | Caroline and Jackie | Ryan | |
| 2016 | 13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi | Scott Wickland | |
| Buddymoon | David | Executive producer, co-writer | |
| 2021 | Batman: Soul of the Dragon | Batman/ Bruce Wayne | Voice |
| 2023 | Batman: The Doom That Came to Gotham |
Television
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Road Rules: South Pacific | Contestant | |
| Real World/Road Rules Challenge: The Gauntlet | Contestant | ||
| 2007 | Veronica Mars | Sneed Batmen Guy | Episode: "Un-American Graffiti" |
| Ghost Whisperer | Rick | Episode: "The Walk-in" | |
| 2008 | Nip/Tuck | Evan | Episode: "August Walden" |
| Grey's Anatomy | Todd | Episode: "The Becoming" | |
| Finish Line | Turner | TV film | |
| Eli Stone | Scott Colby | Episodes: "Waiting for That Day", "Should I Stay or Should I Go?" | |
| The Unit | Major Paul Grand | Episode: "Misled and Misguided" | |
| Without a Trace | Seth | Episode: "Push Comes to Shove" | |
| Cold Case | Dean London | Episode: "Wings" | |
| 2008–2009 | Privileged | Jacob Cassidy | Recurring role; 5 episodes |
| 2009 | Crash | Brad | Episode: "The Pain Won't Stop" |
| 2010 | The Deep End | Jason Carpenter | Episodes: "An Innocent Man", "White Lies, Black Ties" |
| Hot in Cleveland | Tyler | Episode: "Who's Your Mama?" | |
| Private Practice | Daniel | Episode: "In or Out" | |
| 2011 | Love Bites | Jordan | Episode: "Firsts" |
| 2011–2017 | Grimm | Detective Nick Burkhardt | Main role, Directed Episode: "Oh Captain, My Captain" |
| 2013 | Key & Peele | Mack | Episode: "Sexy Vampires" |
| 2018–2023 | A Million Little Things | Eddie Saville | Main role |
| 2024 | Superman & Lois | OlderJonathan Kent | Episode: "It Went By So Fast" (uncredited); also director, episode: "Always My Hero" |
| 2025 | High Potential | Unnamed character | Episode: "Let's Play" |
References
edit- ^Mike Rose, cleveland com (June 18, 2024)."Famous birthdays list for today, June 18, 2024 includes celebrities Richard Madden, Isabella Rossellini".cleveland.RetrievedJuly 7,2024.
- ^abcdePennington, Gail (March 8, 2013)."Life is anything but grim for actor David Giuntoli".St. Louis Post-Dispatch.RetrievedMarch 8,2013.
- ^"SLU High grad is chasing monsters on NBC's 'Grimm' | Tube Talk".stltoday. October 28, 2011.RetrievedJune 7,2017.
- ^ab"Rising Star:Grimm's David Giuntoli ".Access Hollywood.October 28, 2011.RetrievedMarch 8,2013.
- ^"David Giuntoli talksGrimm,his character's identity crisis and his former MTV days ".The Huffington Post.November 11, 2011.
- ^"David Giuntoli biography".NBC official Grimm website. 2013.RetrievedMarch 8,2013.
- ^"David Giuntoli".TVGuide.RetrievedMarch 18,2017.
- ^"Caroline and Jackie: Film Review".The Hollywood Reporter.RetrievedMarch 18,2017.
- ^"13 Hours Cast: CS Sits Down with the Stars".ComingSoon.net.January 12, 2016.RetrievedMarch 18,2017.
- ^Harvey, Dennis (February 4, 2016)."Film Review: 'Honey Buddies'".Variety.RetrievedMarch 18,2017.
- ^Matthews, Liam (June 27, 2018)."Hawaii Five-0's Grace Park Joins ABC'sA Million Little Things".TV Guide.
- ^abJuneau, Jen; Jordan, Julie (October 1, 2018)."David Giuntoli and Elizabeth Tulloch Expecting First Child".People.
- ^"Bitsie Tulloch on Instagram:" We moved to Washington! We will miss the sunny LA weather but we both work in Vancouver so we wanted to be closer to family and work. And we missed the beauty of the Pacific Northwest – Grimm spoiled us! I will be posting more as we get settled in the new house ".
