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<h2>Early Life and Education</h2>
Born on March 23, 1965, in Watertown, New York, Richard Jon Grieco Jr. is the son of Carolyn Grieco and Richard Grieco Sr. He grew up in Watertown alongside his three siblings: two sisters, Elizabeth and Laura, and a brother, David. Grieco is of American nationality with Italian and Irish ancestry.
He attended General Brown Junior/Senior High School in Dexter, New York, where he excelled in sports, particularly hockey, lacrosse, and football. Grieco continued his athletic pursuits in college, playing as a middle linebacker and fullback for his college football team. He later earned a degree in Political Science from Central Connecticut State University.

<h2>Modeling and Entry into Acting</h2>
In addition to his athletic talents, Grieco developed an early interest in acting. He initially entered the entertainment industry as a fashion model, working for renowned brands such as Armani, Chanel, and Calvin Klein. This exposure led to acting opportunities, eventually shifting his professional focus from modeling to performance.
Grieco's acting career began in 1985 when he landed a role as Rick Gardner on the soap opera One Life to Live. He gained further recognition in 1988 for his portrayal of Detective Dennis Booker on the hit series 21 Jump Street. Due to the popularity of the character, he starred in its spin-off Booker in 1989.

<h2>Television Career Highlights</h2>
Throughout his career, Richard Grieco has appeared in numerous television series. In 1987, he played Billy Gallento in Rags to Riches, followed by the role of Mauritzio in a 1988 episode of Who’s the Boss?. He also voiced the character Anthony Dracon in the animated series Gargoyles in 1994.
His voice work continued with roles as <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ghost_Rider">Ghost Rider</a> in The Marvel Action Hour: The Fantastic Four (1995) and again in The Incredible Hulk (1996). Later appearances include Steve Botando in Veronica Mars (2006) and an appearance as himself in an episode of It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia in 2016.

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<h2>Film Career</h2>
Grieco made his film debut in 1991, playing the lead role of Michael Corben in the action-comedy If Looks Could Kill. That same year, he portrayed <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bugsy_Siegel">gangster</a> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bugsy_Siegel">Bugsy Siegel</a> in <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gangster">Mobsters</a>. He went on to act in several films across various genres, including Sin and Redemption (1994) as Jim McDaniels and <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Demolitionist">The Demolitionist</a> (1995) as Mad Dog Burne.
Additional film roles include The Apostate (1998) as Michael Killian, A Night at the Roxbury (1998) playing himself, and Final Payback (2000) as Joey Randall. In the 2011 fantasy movie Almighty Thor, he played the role of <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Loki">Loki</a>. In 2013, he starred as Derek Stockton in the sci-fi film AE: Apocalypse Earth. He reprised his iconic role as Dennis Booker in a cameo appearance in 22 Jump Street (2014).

<h2>Music and Personal Life</h2>
In 1994, Grieco expanded his artistic pursuits by launching a music career. He released a CD in 1995 titled Waiting for the Sky to Fall. Though not widely known for his music, the album marked an additional creative outlet for him.
Grieco has not married but has been linked to several prominent personalities over the years. His previous relationships include <a href="/biography/christina-applegate">Christina Applegate</a>, Lynette Walden, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adeline_Blondieau">Adeline Blondieau</a>, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Katie_Wagner">Katie Wagner</a>, and <a href="/biography/terry-farrell">Terry Farrell</a>. He also had long-term relationships with actresses <a href="/biography/yasmine-bleeth">Yasmine Bleeth</a> and <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stephanie_Niznik">Stephanie Niznik</a>.

<h2>Public Attention and Net Worth</h2>
In March 2016, false rumors circulated online claiming that Grieco had passed away. These reports were quickly debunked, and he confirmed that he was alive and well. Despite occasionally drawing media attention for reasons unrelated to his work, Grieco maintains a low public profile in recent years.
According to public estimates, Richard Grieco has a net worth of approximately $2.5 million, accumulated through his career in acting, modeling, and music.

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