Russell Hornsby

Russell Hornsby

1974-05-15 Oakland, California, USA 23 Credits

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.

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The Woman in the Yard

The Woman in the Yard

2025

as David

6.0
Acting

In the aftermath of her husband's death, widow Ramona's struggle to raise her two kids is hindered by the arrival of a mysterious woman with supernatu...

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

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

2024

as Richmond Baker

6.5
Acting

Three lifelong best friends known as “The Supremes” share the unbreakable bonds of sisterhood from decades of weathering life’s storms. Through the jo...

Indulgence

Indulgence

2023

Acting

Christine, a transgender woman, must understand the value of herself worth by making a difficult choice of letting go patronizing relationships in lif...

Last Seen Alive

Last Seen Alive

2022

as Detective Paterson

6.4
Acting

After Will Spann's wife suddenly vanishes at a gas station, his desperate search to find her leads him down a dark path that forces him to run from au...

R♥️J

R♥️J

2021

as Captain Prince

6.6
Acting

Told entirely through social media and smartphone screens, this bold adaptation of Romeo and Juliet reinvents the world’s most enduring love story wit...

Creed II

Creed II

2018

as Buddy Marcelle

7.0
Acting

Between personal obligations and training for his next big fight against an opponent with ties to his family's past, Adonis Creed is up against the ch...

The Hate U Give

The Hate U Give

2018

as Maverick Carter

8.1
Acting

Raised in a poverty-stricken slum, a 16-year-old girl named Starr now attends a suburban prep school. After she witnesses a police officer shoot her u...

Fevah

Fevah

2018

as Jelani

Acting

A heartbroken single mom is about to plunge into a new relationship when her child's father returns with a secret.

Fences

Fences

2016

as Lyons Maxson

6.9
Acting

In 1950s Pittsburgh, a frustrated African-American father struggles with the constraints of poverty, racism, and his own inner demons as he tries to r...

The Breaks

The Breaks

2016

as Sampson

4.9
Acting

Three friends united by their love of hip-hop work to make their big mark in the music industry. Beginning in the summer of 1990 NYC, Nikki a brillian...

LUV

LUV

2013

as Detective Pratt

5.8
Acting

Over the course of one day, a shy 13-year-old forms a bond with his troubled uncle.

Remigration

2011

as Kaya

Acting

Upon returning to their countryside cabin one day, Kaya, his wife Helen, and their daughter Naomi are confronted by two suited men: representatives of...

Salvation Road

Salvation Road

2010

as Kearn

Acting

Business becomes unusual for an unsuspecting hitman who senses that he's been witnessed murdering his traitorous mentor by a 9 year old boy.

Stuck

Stuck

2007

as Rashid

6.2
Acting

A young woman commits a hit-and-run, then finds her fate tied to her victim.

Something New

Something New

2006

as Dr. Brockton

6.4
Acting

Kenya McQueen, a corporate lawyer, finds love in the most unexpected place when she agrees to go on a blind date with Brian Kelly, a sexy and free-spi...

Forgiven

Forgiven

2006

as Ronald Bradler

Acting

On the eve of his campaign launch for a seat in the US Senate, a small town District Attorney receives word that the governor has exonerated a death r...

Get Rich or Die Tryin'

Get Rich or Die Tryin'

2005

as Odell

6.8
Acting

A tale of an inner city drug dealer who turns away from crime to pursue his passion, rap music.

Edmond

Edmond

2005

as Shill

5.9
Acting

Seemingly mild-mannered businessman Edmond Burke visits a fortuneteller and hears a remark that spurs him to leave his wife abruptly and seek what is ...

Train Ride

Train Ride

2005

as Ellis

4.0
Acting

Three college seniors who are thinking about nothing but graduation and going out with a bang from college, harshly discover that a culmination of fou...

Zora Neale Hurston: A Heart with Room for Every Joy

Zora Neale Hurston: A Heart with Room for Every Joy

2005

as Narrator

Acting
After the Sunset

After the Sunset

2004

as Jean-Paul

6.2
Acting

An FBI agent is suspicious of two master thieves, quietly enjoying their retirement near what may - or may not - be the biggest score of their careers...

Big Fat Liar

Big Fat Liar

2002

as Marcus Duncan

5.9
Acting

After one of his class papers is stolen and turned into a movie, a young student and his best friend exact a hilarious, slapstick revenge on the Holly...

Meet the Parents

Meet the Parents

2000

as Late Night Courier

6.7
Acting

Greg Focker is ready to marry his girlfriend, Pam, but before he pops the question, he must win over her formidable father, humorless former CIA agent...