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
Complete Filmography

The Woman in the Yard
2025
as David
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
2024
as Richmond Baker
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
2023
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
2022
as Detective Paterson
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
2021
as Captain Prince
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
2018
as Buddy Marcelle
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
2018
as Maverick Carter
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
2018
as Jelani
A heartbroken single mom is about to plunge into a new relationship when her child's father returns with a secret.

Fences
2016
as Lyons Maxson
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
2016
as Sampson
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
2013
as Detective Pratt
Over the course of one day, a shy 13-year-old forms a bond with his troubled uncle.
Remigration
2011
as Kaya
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
2010
as Kearn
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
2007
as Rashid
A young woman commits a hit-and-run, then finds her fate tied to her victim.

Something New
2006
as Dr. Brockton
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
2006
as Ronald Bradler
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'
2005
as Odell
A tale of an inner city drug dealer who turns away from crime to pursue his passion, rap music.

Edmond
2005
as Shill
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
2005
as Ellis
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
2005
as Narrator

After the Sunset
2004
as Jean-Paul
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
2002
as Marcus Duncan
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
2000
as Late Night Courier
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...