Ted Griffin, 1970
Writers · December 21, 1970
Ted Griffin
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Ted Griffin is 55 years old, born December 21, 1970 in United States · Sagittarius.
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About
Ted Griffin wrote Ocean's Eleven, Ravenous, and Rumor Has It—three films that defined late-90s and 2000s heist and comedy cinema. Born in Pasadena in 1970, he co-founded the comedy troupe Broken Lizard while at Colgate University before pivoting to screenwriting. Griffin also created the FX series Terriers and acted in The Wolf of Wall Street. A Sagittarius with a life-path number 5 [birth], he brings restless creative energy to every project.
★ FEATURE
Biography
Ted Griffin (born December 21, 1970) is an American screenwriter. His breakthrough credits include Ravenous, Rumor Has It, and Ocean's Eleven—the last becoming a cultural touchstone for heist cinema. Born in Pasadena, California, Griffin attended Colgate University, graduating in 1993. While there, he helped found Broken Lizard, a comedy collective that would influence a generation of sketch-based writers. Griffin was set to direct Rumor Has It, the film he had scripted, but was replaced by Rob Reiner 12 days into principal filming. He later contributed a rewrite to the 2010 Ashton Kutcher thriller Killers and transitioned into television by creating Terriers for FX. On screen, he played Agent Hughes in The Wolf of Wall Street. As a screenwriter, Griffin has worked across multiple genres—from horror-comedy to ensemble heist narratives to prestige drama. His Sagittarius birth chart reflects his adaptability across tones [birth], while his life-path number 5 suggests a restless creative drive and constant reinvention [birth]. Griffin's family includes screenwriter Nicholas Griffin (his brother) and impressive legacy connections: his maternal grandparents were director William A. Seiter and Finnish American actress Marian Nixon. He was married to actress Sutton Foster from October 25, 2014, until she filed for divorce in October 2024.
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Before Fame
Griffin grew up in Pasadena, California, and attended Colgate University, where he graduated in 1993. While at university, he co-founded Broken Lizard, a comedy troupe that laid the groundwork for his later screenwriting career. His family background in entertainment—his grandfather directed films and his grandmother acted—likely influenced his early creative ambitions.
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Trivia
- Griffin was scheduled to direct Rumor Has It but was replaced by Rob Reiner just 12 days after principal filming started, despite writing the original screenplay.
- He co-founded Broken Lizard, a comedy troupe, while still a student at Colgate University.
- His maternal grandparents were director William A. Seiter and actress Marian Nixon, connecting him to Hollywood's Golden Age.
- He appeared on screen as Agent Hughes in The Wolf of Wall Street.
- Griffin was married to Tony Award–winning actress Sutton Foster from 2014 until her divorce filing in October 2024.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Free Spirit
Restless and adventurous. Ted Griffin reinvent often: new sounds, new platforms, new cities. Expect career pivots over decades.
★ ALL LIFE-PATH 5 CELEBS →★ ASTROLOGY
Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
- Hunter SchaferTiger · 1998
- Dylan WangTiger · 1998
- Kerris DorseyTiger · 1998
- AlexandraTiger · 1998
- Declan McKennaTiger · 1998
CHALLENGING
- Griffin GluckDragon · 2000
- Jade Pettyjohn
★ FAQ
Frequently asked
- How old is Ted Griffin?
- Ted Griffin is 55 years old (born December 21, 1970).
- When is Ted Griffin's birthday?
- Ted Griffin was born on December 21, 1970.
- What is Ted Griffin's zodiac sign?
- Ted Griffin is a Sagittarius, born December 21, 1970.
- What is Ted Griffin's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Ted Griffin was born in 1970, the year of the Metal Dog.
- Where is Ted Griffin from?
- Ted Griffin is from United States.
- What does Ted Griffin do?
- Ted Griffin is a writer.
- Is Ted Griffin still alive?
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