Acting Experience

Singer-songwriter RJ Griffith is a multifaceted artist who has seamlessly transitioned between music and acting throughout his career. His early foray into the world of entertainment saw him appearing alongside his twin brother in the movie "Hardball" and landing roles in commercials as a child. RJ's passion for performing persisted as he returned to the acting scene as an adult, showcasing his remarkable talent on both stage and screen. In 2023, RJ captivated audiences as Maurice White and Smokey Robinson at Chicago’s Black Ensemble Theater. Recently, he also starred in "Choir of Man" as the HardMan at the Apollo Theater and "Spelling Bee" as Mitch Mahoney at the Indiana Repertory Theatre. RJ's acting journey continues to flourish as he secured roles in commercials through his agency, Gray Talent Group, solidifying his presence in the entertainment industry. With his exceptional abilities and dynamic range, RJ Griffith is poised to make a lasting mark in the world of acting, so be sure to keep an eye out for his captivating performances on stages and television screens near you!

ACTING RESUME

RJ GRIFFITH

HEIGHT: 5’8 | WEIGHT 165 | EYES: Brown | HAIR: Black | VOICE: Tenor

FILM

• Hardball - Jefferson Albert Tibbs* - Paramount Pictures

• Typical - Jamal - Idinity Studios

TELEVISION/ COMMERCIAL

• Fox 32: Good Day Chicago - RJ Griffith - Twentieth Century Fox

• Kraft-Heinz - Influencer - Kraft Productions

• Hand2Mind - Teacher - Banner TV Studios

• Chicago Cubs - Fan - Banner TV Studios

• Chicago History Museum - Dad - KNDRD Productions

• US LBM - Trainee - Walking Shadows Productions

• ABC HVAC - Husband - Banner TV Studios

• Magellan Steel - Dad - Banner TV Studios

• Mr. Big Film - Myself - Karen Carter

THEATRE

• Spelling Bee - Mitch Mahoney - Patdro Harris/Indiana Rep. Theater

• Choir of Man - HardMan - Nic Doodson/Apollo Theater Chicago

• The Other Cinderella - Prince - Jackie Taylor/ Black Ensemble Theater

• The Real Housewives of Motown - Smokey Robinson - Michelle R. Bester/Black Ensemble Theater

• Reasons: Earth, Wind & Fire - Young Maurice White - Daryl Brooks/ Black Ensemble Theater

• Once On This Island - Daniel - Lynne Simari/ Little Theater

• Dracula Baby - Van Helsing - Lynne Simari/ Little Theater

• Soft Soap - Flash Flood - Lynne Simari/ Little Theater

• The Wiz - Tin-Man - Lynne Simari/ Little Theater

• Choices (Heartbreak Hotel) - Steve/Soloist - Steve Munsey/Refuge Productions

• Scrooge The Musical - Ensemble/Soloist - Steve Munsey/Refuge Productions

PRINT

• First Talking Books Ad - Dan Duverney/Golden Books Corp.

• Scott Foresman/Addison Wesley Print - Scott Foresman/Addison Wesley Pub.

TRAINING

• “Improv” - The Second City

• “Acting As A Craft” - Chicago Acting Studio

• “Energies Relationship” - Chicago Performing Arts Center

• “Children’s Improv Club” - Holy Family Church

SPECIAL SKILLS

• Weight Lifting | Baseball | Basketball | Football | Chess | Lyricist | Songwriting | Parody | Content Creator | Public Speaking | Singing | Audio Engineering