Biography
Griffin Newman is an American actor and comedian well-known for his roles in the Netflix animated series Masters of the Universe: Revelation, in the Amazon Studios television series The Tick, and cohost of the movie podcast Blank. In addition to serving as cohost and sidekick Watto on The George Lucas Talk Show, check out Griffin & David with critic David Sims.
Age
He is 35 years old as of 19 February 2024. He was born in 1989 in New York, New York, United States.
Family – Education
Newman is the son of casting director Antonia Dauphin and film producer Peter Newman. Claude Dauphin, his maternal grandpa, was an actor from France. James Newman, his younger brother, is an actor as well. His maternal stepfather was Marc Brandel, an English novelist and the son of writer J. D. Beresford. His parents held a Jewish wedding. Newman was reared in Greenwich Village and went to Saint Ann’s School.
Net Worth
He has an estimated net worth of $3 million.
Height
He stands at a height of 5 feet 6 inches (1.68 m).
Pilgrim Takes Off
He voiced several characters in Scott Pilgrim Takes Off, most notably Straight Wallace. The role of Wallace Wells in the alternate reality film version of Scott Pilgrim’s Precious Little Life has been given to an unidentified actor. As Ramona exits Lucas Lee’s trailer, Straight Wallace first appears. She asks him immediately whether he’s trying to hit on her when he makes a pass at her. He responds, “Maybe I am and maybe I am!” after hearing this. Disgusted, Ramona waves him off and skates away. He looks at her behind before grinning to himself as she skates away.
Gay actor Wallace Wells stops by the show’s set to watch Straight Wallace perform. He talks about a dream he had about Ramona, but Wallace brushes it off. Edgar Wrong, the director, notices that Wallace wants to travel back in time rather than try out for the role. Wallace eventually turns into one of Wallace’s stunt duplicates, matching them up with Ramona Flowers, Envy’s stunt double. Wallace critiques their battles, and Ramona gives an explanation of why she decided to work as a stunt double. The stunt doubles cry as they leave after Wallace’s critique.
Masters of the Universe: Revelation
In addition to cohosting the movie podcast Blank Check with Griffin & David with critic David Sims, he is most known for voice acting as Watto, the sidekick on The George Lucas Talk Show, and for playing Orko in the Netflix animated series Masters of the Universe: Revelation. Orko’s parents gave him the name Oracle, a Trolla magician, since they saw greatness in him. Orko thought his parents were happy the name was forgotten because his magic tricks frequently went wrong.
When King Randor was put into a coma by the Orlax of Primeria, Orko was there at the Royal Palace of Eternos. Orko gave Teela a promotion to Man-At-Arms and assisted the King in getting better. Orko teleported to Grayskull during a ritual in order to assist the Sorceress, but he was worn out from his efforts. Later, Orko defended Man-At-Arms against Evil-Lyn’s magical attack, but the Trollan gave way. When Duncan reported He-Man’s death, Orko was there, betraying Teela and Randor. Duncan was expelled from the palace by Randor, while Teela resigned of her own volition.
Vinyl
He appeared as Casper, a mustachioed A&R rep at American Century in the American period drama television series Vinyl. The music scene of 1970s New York is still rife with sex and drugs, but punk, disco, and hip-hop are replacing rock ‘n’ roll. Richie Finestra, the founder and president of American Century Records, is desperately trying to navigate the shifting terrain. His enthusiasm for music and recognizing potential has faded. With his American Century Records about to be sold, a life-changing event reignites Finestra’s career fire, but it may also destroy his personal life.
Movies
♦ 2022 – Disenchanted
♦ 2019 – A Rainy Day in New York
♦ 2018 – Hot Air
♦ 2017 – Inside You
♦ 2016 – Bakery in Brooklyn
♦ 2015 – Exes
♦ 2015 – The Statistical Analysis of Your Failing Relationship
♦ 2015 – Let’s Not Panic
♦ 2015 – Naomi and Ely’s No Kiss List
♦ 2015 – Sexy
♦ 2015 – You, Your Brain, and You
♦ 2014 – Alabaster Smith
♦ 2014 – Fort Tilden
♦ 2014 – Draft Day
♦ 2014 – Buttwhistle
♦ 2014 – The Fly Room
♦ 2014 – Free the Nipple
♦ 2013 – Beneath
TV Shows
♦ 2023 – Scott Pilgrim Takes Off
♦ 2022 – Harley Quinn – Mad Hatter
♦ 2021–2022 – Movie Trivia Schmoedown
♦ 2021; 2024 – Masters of the Universe: Revelation
♦ 2020 – The Iliza Shlesinger Sketch Show
♦ 2020 – The Shivering Truth
♦ 2020–2022 – Dicktown
♦ 2020–present – The George Lucas Talk Show
♦ 2019 – Supergirl – Trivia Night Host
♦ 2018–2020 – Our Cartoon President
♦ 2017 – Saving a Legend
♦ 2016 – Vinyl
♦ 2016 – Difficult People
♦ 2016–2019 – The Tick
♦ 2016–2022 – Search Party
♦ 2015 – Graceland
♦ 2015–2016 – Cop Show
♦ 2014 – Taxi Brooklyn