Forrest Griffin
Born: 1979-07-01 in Columbus, Ohio, USA
Known For: Acting
Biography
Forrest Griffin (born July 1, 1979) is an American retired mixed martial artist and former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion. He was inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame in 2013 and is the Vice President of Athlete Development at the UFC Performance Institute. Griffin, a former Georgia police officer, first rose to prominence after winning the first season of The Ultimate Fighter. In the tournament finals, he defeated Stephan Bonnar, which is widely credited as sparking the success of the UFC.
Filmography
2024
- UFC Hall of Fame 2024 as Award Presenter
2013
2012
- UFC 148: Silva vs. Sonnen II as Self
2011
- UFC 134: Silva vs. Okami as Self
- UFC 126: Silva vs. Belfort as Self
- Once I Was a Champion as Himself
2010
- Locked Down as Mule
- 13 as Joey Blarro
2009
- I Hope They Serve Beer in Hell as Better Cop
- UFC 106: Ortiz vs. Griffin 2 as Self
- UFC 101: Declaration as Self
2008
- UFC 92: The Ultimate 2008 as Self
- UFC 86: Jackson vs. Griffin as Self
2007
- UFC 72: Victory as Self
- UFC 76: Knockout as Self
2006
- UFC 62: Liddell vs. Sobral as Self
- UFC 59: Reality Check as Self
- UFC 66: Liddell vs. Ortiz as Self
2005
- Hell's Kitchen as Self - Restaurant Patron
- The Ultimate Fighter as Self - FIghter
- UFC 53: Heavy Hitters as Self
- The Ultimate Fighter 1 Finale as Self
- UFC 55: Fury as Self
1999
- Law & Order: Special Victims Unit as Mike Kona