Zach Grenier
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- February 12, 1954 in Englewood, New Jersey, USA
- Active Years
- 1984–2026 (43 Years)
- Total Credits
- 94 credits in database
Biography
Zach Grenier is an American actor born on February 12, 1954, in Englewood, New Jersey, USA. Also known as James Hampton Grenier and Zachary Grenier, he is a character actor with work in film, television, and stage. He has ninety known acting credits listed on The Movie Database. He is recognized for his film roles in Fight Club, Tommy Boy, and Twister, as well as his television roles portraying David Lee in The Good Wife and Andy Cramed in Deadwood.
Career overview
Zach Grenier is an American character actor who works in film, television, and stage. Born on February 12, 1954, in Englewood, New Jersey, United States, he is recognized for his acting career spanning numerous known credits.
His film work includes appearances in motion pictures such as Fight Club, Tommy Boy, and Twister. In addition to his work in film, he has established a presence in television. Among his credited television roles are David Lee in The Good Wife and Andy Cramed in Deadwood.
Throughout his career in the entertainment industry, Grenier has accumulated ninety known credits for his acting work across television and film productions. He is also known by alternative names including James Hampton Grenier and Zachary Grenier.
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Full Filmography
94 titles- Her Song (2026) as Dave
- She Said (2022) as Irwin Reiter
- FBI: International (2021) as Graham Simons
- FBI: Most Wanted (2020) as Vasily Matrushok
- Devs (2020) as Kenton
- FBI (2018) as Peter
- FBI (2018) as Peter Olsen
- God Friended Me (2018) as James Abbott
- Off in the Far Away Somewhere: Georgia O’Keeffe’s Hawaii (2018) as Alfred Stieglitz
- The Good Fight (2017) as David Lee
- Crown Heights (2017) as Detective Cassel
- BrainDead (2016) as Dean Healy
- Blindspot (2015) as Herman
- Manhattan Romance (2015) as Trevor
- RoboCop (2014) as Senator Hubert Dreyfus
- Turks & Caicos (2014) as Dido Parsons
- Free the Nipple (2014) as Jim Black
- The Blacklist (2013) as Novak
- Ray Donovan (2013) as Ed Feratti
- J. Edgar (2011) as John Condon
- Earthwork (2011) as The Mayor
- The Good Wife (2009) as David Lee
- The Loss of a Teardrop Diamond (2008) as Mr. Fenstermaker
- Zodiac (2007) as Mel Nicolai
- Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer (2007) as James Sherman / Rafke
- Rescue Dawn (2007) as Squad Leader
- The Nine (2006)
- Pulse (2006) as Professor Cardiff
- Medium (2005) as Leonard Cardwell
- Numb3rs (2005) as Peyton Shoemaker
- CSI: NY (2004) as Ross Howell
- Boston Legal (2004) as U.S. Attorney Chris Randolph
- Deadwood (2004) as Andy Cramed
- Touching Evil (2004) as Special Agent Hank Enright
- Cold Case (2003) as Ambrose Stone (1919)
- Veritas: The Quest (2003) as Hossik
- CSI: Miami (2002) as Professor Meyer
- Without a Trace (2002) as Ricardo
- 24 (2001) as Carl Webb
- Star Trek: Enterprise (2001) as Renth
- Crossing Jordan (2001) as Norman Farrell
- The Guardian (2001) as Henry Thomas
- Swordfish (2001) as A.D. Joy
- Chasing Sleep (2001) as Geoffrey
- The Whistle-Blower (2001) as Louis T. Weitzman
- CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (2000) as Dr. Kachler
- Curb Your Enthusiasm (2000) as Lane Michaelson
- Shaft (2000) as Harrison Loeb
- Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999) as Judge Miranski
- Judging Amy (1999) as Dr. Norman Golden
- Fight Club (1999) as Richard Chesler (Regional Manager)
- Ride with the Devil (1999) as Mr. Evans
- The Practice (1997) as Detective R. Larson
- Ally McBeal (1997) as Attorney Benson
- Donnie Brasco (1997) as Dr. Berger
- C-16: FBI (1997) as Jack DiRado
- Cafe Society (1997) as Milton Macka
- Drunks (1997) as Al
- White Lies (1997) as Terry Seabrooks
- Twister (1996) as Eddie
- Maximum Risk (1996) as Ivan Dzasokhov
- Mother Night (1996) as Joseph Goebbels
- Gang in Blue (1996) as Joe Beckstrem
- New York News (1995) as Mike Paretti
- Tommy Boy (1995) as Ted Reilly
- The Stars Fell on Henrietta (1995) as Larry Ligstow (owner of Greek restaurant)
- Reckless (1995) as Anchor Person Re: Trish
- Normandy: The Great Crusade (1994) as Robert Slaughter (voice)
- The X-Files (1993) as Dr. Herman Stites
- The Man Without a Face (1993) as Dr. Lionel Talbot, Psychiatrist
- Cliffhanger (1993) as Davis
- Problem Child 2 (1991) as Voytek
- Liebestraum (1991) as Barnard Ralston IV
- Delirious (1991) as Mickey
- Law & Order (1990) as Lemish
- Law & Order (1990) as Cormac Braden
- Law & Order (1990) as Jim Warren
- Law & Order (1990) as Mr. Aronson
- Law & Order (1990) as Defense Attorney Hauser
- Law & Order (1990) as Barry Speicher
- A Shock to the System (1990) as Executive #2
- See No Evil, Hear No Evil (1989) as Jerk
- Working Girl (1988) as Jim
- Tattingers (1988)
- Talk Radio (1988) as Sid Greenberg
- Radio Days (1987) as Audience Member (uncredited)
- The Kid Brother (1987) as Jesse
- The Equalizer (1985) as Wirth
- The Equalizer (1985) as Kenny Pack
- The Golden Girls (1985) as Vaczy
- Miami Vice (1984) as Eric Terry
- Kate & Allie (1984)
- The Vizitant as Senator Robert Banks
- These Little Ones Perish
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Zach Grenier best known for?
Zach Grenier is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Her Song (2026), She Said (2022), FBI: International (2021), FBI: Most Wanted (2020).
When and where was Zach Grenier born?
Zach Grenier was born on February 12, 1954 in Englewood, New Jersey, USA.
How many credits does Zach Grenier have?
Zach Grenier has accumulated over 94 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1984 to 2026.
What is Zach Grenier's background in cinema and television?
Zach Grenier is an American actor born on February 12, 1954, in Englewood, New Jersey, USA. Also known as James Hampton Grenier and Zachary Grenier, he is a character actor with work in film, television, and stage. He has ninety known acting credits listed on The Movie Database. He is recognized for his film roles in F...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Fight Club (1999) as Richard Chesler (Regional Manager) — aged about 45
- The X-Files (1993) as Dr. Herman Stites — aged about 39
- Deadwood (2004) as Andy Cramed — aged about 50
- Curb Your Enthusiasm (2000) as Lane Michaelson — aged about 46
- Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999) as Judge Miranski — aged about 45
- FBI (2018) as Peter — aged about 64
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