Gregory Phillip "Greg" Grunberg is an American television and film actor. He is best known for starring as Matt Parkman in the NBC television series Heroes and "Snap" Wexley in Star Wars: The Force Awakens. He has often appeared in works produced and directed by childhood friend J. J. Abrams. He is a recurring cast member in the first two seasons of the Showtime American television drama series Masters of Sex.
Younger brother of Brad Grunberg.
Auditioned for the role of Fred Flintstone in The Flintstones in Viva Rock Vegas .
Has known J.J. Abrams since they were in kindergarten. Greg has gotten parts in almost every project J.J. works on.
Acted in several high-profile television commercials early on in his career, including one that was so memorable it landed him on "The Tonight Show."
Created and ran a successful frozen yogurt delivery service.
Was originally set play Detective Wallace MacTee in Hero Wanted alongside Ray Liotta and Cuba Gooding Jr. but was forced to drop out at the last minute due to scheduling conflicts with his role on "Heroes" (2006/II) .
Founder of Band From TV Global Charity Trust. Drummer of Band From TV, comprised of other television stars including: ABCs Bob Guiney , actor Hugh Laurie , actor James Denton and actress Bonnie Somerville.
One of his children has epilepsy, which inspired Grunberg to take an active role in raising awareness of the neurological disorder and raising funds for research.
Is the Chair of the National Walk for Epilepsy "2008".
Has three sons with his wife: Jake (b. 1996), Ben and Sam (b. 2003).
Came up with the concept for a location-aware coupon application for the iPhone called "Yowza!!" along with business partners August Trometer and Rick Yaeger.
Grunberg, whose child suffers from epilepsy, demanded an apology from film director Brett Ratner because his film Tower Heist featured an offensive joke about epileptic seizures.
(August 2007) Arrived in Singapore to promote Season 2 of "Heroes" (2006/II) , as part of the World Tour [31 August 2007].
He played Alan Blumenfeld s son in both "Felicity" and "Heroes" (2006/II) .
I met my wife, I had no money, I had nothing, and I started my family,without really, my career was nowhere, but I had these other,businesses, I had these things I was doing to be able to afford a small,home.
