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Griffin Newman

Known For
Acting
Born
February 19, 1989 in New York City, New York, USA
Active Years
1999–2026 (28 Years)
Total Credits
70 credits in database
Acting Born Feb 19, 1989 New York City, New York, USA 70 credits
70
Total Credits
1999–2026
28 Years Career Span
27
Vault Titles
10
Key Co-Stars

Biography

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Name: Griffin Newman.
Born: February 19, 1989.
Birthplace: New York City, New York, USA.
Profession: American actor, comedian, and writer.
Known for:
Arthur Everest in the Amazon Studios series The Tick (2016–2019).
Voice of Orko in the Netflix animated series Masters of the Universe: Revelation (2021, 2024).
Cohosting the film podcast Blank Check with Griffin & David (with David Sims).
Acting as cohost and sidekick Watto on The George Lucas Talk Show (2020–present).
Other credits:
Disenchanted (2022).
Draft Day (2014).

Griffin Newman is an American actor, comedian, and writer born on February 19, 1989, in New York City, New York, USA. He is known for starring as Arthur Everest in the Amazon Studios television series The Tick, which ran from 2016 to 2019. Newman provided the voice for Orko in the Netflix animated series Masters of the Universe: Revelation in 2021 and 2024. His credits include acting in Disenchanted (2022) and Draft Day (2014). Additionally, he cohosts the film podcast Blank Check with Griffin & David alongside critic David Sims and serves as the cohost and sidekick Watto on The George Lucas Talk Show from 2020 to the present.
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Career

Career overview

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Name: Griffin Newman.
Born: February 19, 1989.
Place of Birth: New York City, New York, USA.
Profession: American actor, comedian, and writer.
Known for:
Arthur Everest in The Tick (Amazon Studios, 2016–2019).
Voice of Orko in Masters of the Universe: Revelation (Netflix, 2021, 2024).
Disenchanted (2022).
Draft Day (2014).
Other work:
Cohosting film podcast Blank Check with Griffin & David with David Sims.
Cohost and sidekick Watto on The George Lucas Talk Show (2020–present).
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Griffin Newman is an American actor, comedian, and writer born on February 19, 1989, in New York City, New York. He is recognized for his performance as Arthur Everest in the Amazon Studios television series The Tick, which aired from 2016 to 2019. His acting credits also include roles in the film Draft Day in 2014 and the production Disenchanted in 2022.
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In addition to live-action roles, Newman has provided voice work for animated productions. He is known for voicing the character Orko in the Netflix animated series Masters of the Universe: Revelation, released in 2021 and 2024. Beyond acting in scripted series and films, Newman has engaged in hosting and podcasting. He cohosts the film podcast Blank Check with Griffin & David alongside critic David Sims. Furthermore, he serves as a cohost and sidekick, performing the role of Watto on The George Lucas Talk Show, a project that has been active from 2020 to the present.
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Griffin Newman is an American actor, comedian, and writer born on February 19, 1989, in New York City, New York. He is widely recognized for his starring role as Arthur Everest in the Amazon Studios television series The Tick, which ran from 2016 to 2019. His filmography includes acting roles in the 2014 film Draft Day and the 2022 production Disenchanted.

Newman has also established a presence in voice acting through his work on animated series. He provides the voice for the character Orko in the Netflix animated series Masters of the Universe: Revelation, which features installments from 2021 and 2024. In addition to his scripted acting work, Newman is involved in various hosting and podcasting roles.

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Career timeline

Mother Mary · ThanksThe Muppet ShowDropout Presents an Improvised Reunion for a Movie that Doesn’t ExistMatch Game 76: DCM '26
PavementsThe Dinner PlanThe Muppets Take ScripthattenDrink and Be MerryThe Muppet Script
Masters of the Universe: RevolutionConnor Ratliff Presents: The Acting ClassTurn Me OnI'm "George Lucas": A Connor Ratliff StoryBlank Check on Broadway
Scott Pilgrim Takes OffScott Pilgrim Takes OffScott Pilgrim Takes Off
DisenchantedLightning WolvesMetal Myths: Ghost Pt. 2
Masters of the Universe: RevelationThe Acolyte
DicktownThe George Lucas After Show
Harley QuinnA Rainy Day in New YorkShevenge
The Shivering TruthHot AirAlpha Squadron
Inside You
Search PartyThe TickVinylBakery in Brooklyn
SupergirlDifficult PeopleNaomi and Ely's No Kiss ListExesYou, Your Brain, & You
Taxi BrooklynDraft DayButtwhistleNight MovesFree the Nipple
Beneath
Political Animals
Blue BloodsTiny Furniture · ThanksBeware the Gonzo
A NY Thing
Before the Devil Knows You're Dead · Production InternAlphabet · WriterAlphabet · DirectorThe TreatmentBoob · Writer
The Buried Secret of M. Night Shyamalan
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit

Full Filmography

70 titles
  • Mother Mary (2026) Thanks
  • The Muppet Show (2026) as Audience Member (uncredited)
  • Dropout Presents an Improvised Reunion for a Movie that Doesn’t Exist (2026) as Moderator
  • Match Game 76: DCM '26 (2026) as Self
  • Pavements (2025) as Steve West
  • The Dinner Plan (2025) as Henry
  • The Muppets Take Scripthatten (2025) as Ronnie Crawford
  • Drink and Be Merry (2025) as Tony
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  • The Muppet Script (2025) as Max
  • Blank Check Demand an Audience With King Ralph! (2025) as Self
  • Masters of the Universe: Revolution (2024) as Orko / Tuvar (voice)
  • Connor Ratliff Presents: The Acting Class (2024) as Self
  • Turn Me On (2024) as Frank
  • I'm "George Lucas": A Connor Ratliff Story (2024) as Self
  • Blank Check on Broadway (2024) as Self
  • Scott Pilgrim Takes Off (2023) as Valet Attendant / Butler (voice)
  • Scott Pilgrim Takes Off (2023) as Actor in a Movie Within the Show (voice)
  • Scott Pilgrim Takes Off (2023) as Actor in the Movie (voice)
  • Disenchanted (2022) as Pip / Cat Pip (voice)
  • Lightning Wolves (2022) as Four Eyes (voice)
  • Metal Myths: Ghost Pt. 2 (2022) as Virgil Spoonbauer
  • Masters of the Universe: Revelation (2021) as Orko (voice)
  • The Acolyte (2021) as The Acolyte
  • Dicktown (2020) as Lance
  • The George Lucas After Show (2020) as Watto
  • Harley Quinn (2019) as Mad Hatter (voice)
  • A Rainy Day in New York (2019) as Josh
  • Shevenge (2019) as Dan (segment "All Men Must Die")
  • The Shivering Truth (2018) as (voice)
  • Hot Air (2018) as Tyler
  • Alpha Squadron (2018) as Alpha Leader / Ethan
  • Inside You (2017) as Catcaller #1
  • Search Party (2016) as Gavin Rolf
  • The Tick (2016) as Arthur Everest
  • Vinyl (2016) as Casper
  • Bakery in Brooklyn (2016) as Ian
  • Supergirl (2015) as Trivia Night Host
  • Difficult People (2015) as Kevin
  • Naomi and Ely's No Kiss List (2015) as Bruce 1
  • Exes (2015) as David
  • You, Your Brain, & You (2015) as #69
  • The Statistical Analysis of Your Failing Relationship (2015)
  • Let's Not Panic (2015) as Brett
  • Taxi Brooklyn (2014) as Damon Flack
  • Draft Day (2014) as Rick the Intern
  • Buttwhistle (2014) as Fenwick
  • Night Moves (2014) as Middle Manager
  • Free the Nipple (2014) as Orson
  • Fort Tilden (2014) as Sam
  • The Fly Room (2014) as Jack
  • A Look Behind Beneath: Making the Fish Movie (2014) as Himself
  • Sharkmania: The Top 15 Biggest Baddest Bloodiest Bites (2014) as Self
  • Beneath (2013) as Zeke
  • Political Animals (2012) as Russ
  • Blue Bloods (2010) as Sam Johnson
  • Tiny Furniture (2010) Thanks
  • Beware the Gonzo (2010) as Horny Rob Becker
  • A NY Thing (2009) as Boyfriend
  • Before the Devil Knows You're Dead (2007) Production Intern
  • Alphabet (2007) Writer
  • Alphabet (2007) Director
  • The Treatment (2007) as Scott
  • Boob (2007) Writer
  • Boob (2007) Director
  • Boob (2007) Animation
  • The Buried Secret of M. Night Shyamalan (2004) as Teenage Fan
  • Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999) as QuickSecure Tech
  • The George Lucas Talk Show: Live as Watto
  • Dead Weight as Aaron
  • Shitheads as Mittens (Voice)

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Griffin Newman best known for?

Griffin Newman is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Mother Mary (2026), The Muppet Show (2026), Connor Ratliff Presents: The Acting Class (2024), Turn Me On (2024).

When and where was Griffin Newman born?

Griffin Newman was born on February 19, 1989 in New York City, New York, USA.

How many credits does Griffin Newman have?

Griffin Newman has accumulated over 70 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1999 to 2026.

What is Griffin Newman's background in cinema and television?

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Griffin Newman by the numbers

70credits
48films
22TV series
1999–2026active years

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