Richard Grieco is an American actor, producer, director, and former fashion model. He rose to fame in the late 1980s and early 1990s as a teen idol, starring in the Fox series 21 Jump Street and the spin-off series Booker. His net worth is estimated at $3 million.
Early Life of Richard Grieco
Richard Grieco was born on March 23, 1965 in Watertown, New York, USA. He is the son of an Italian American father and a German American mother. He grew up in Watertown and attended a private Catholic school. He was a talented athlete and excelled in baseball, basketball, and football. He was also involved in theatre and was an active member of the drama club.
At the age of 17, Grieco was discovered by famed fashion photographer Francesco Scavullo and soon began modeling for magazines such as GQ, Seventeen, and Cosmopolitan. He also appeared in commercials for Pepsi and Calvin Klein.
Career of Richard Grieco
In 1988, Grieco made his acting debut in the television series 21 Jump Street. He played Detective Dennis Booker, a young undercover cop who was sent to a high school to investigate drug-related crimes. The show was a huge success and Grieco became a teen idol. He was also given his own spin-off series, Booker, which aired for one season.
Grieco went on to star in several films such as If Looks Could Kill, Mobsters, and A Night at the Roxbury. He also had guest roles on a number of television shows including Melrose Place, Baywatch, and Law & Order.
In recent years, Grieco has been focusing on directing and producing. He has directed several short films and documentaries and has produced a number of independent films.
Net Worth of Richard Grieco
Richard Grieco has an estimated net worth of $3 million. He has earned his wealth through his successful acting career as well as his directing and producing work. He has also done modeling and appeared in commercials.
Grieco is also involved in philanthropy and has supported a number of charities and causes. He is a long-time supporter of the Make-A-Wish Foundation and has also worked with the Special Olympics.
Richard Grieco is a multi-talented actor, producer, director, and former model. His net worth is estimated at $3 million and he has been involved in philanthropy, supporting a number of charities and causes.
