Greg Kinnear
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  • Born:
    • Birthday: 1963-06-17
    • Born Place: Logansport, Indiana, USA
  • Also Known As:

    گرگ کینیر, Грег Киннер

Greg Kinnear

Greg Kinnear (born June 17, 1963, in Logansport, Indiana) is an acclaimed American actor and former television host whose versatile career spans film, TV, and theatre. The son of a U.S. diplomat and a homemaker, he spent parts of his childhood abroad—including Beirut and Athens—where he began his media journey hosting a school radio show. After earning a degree in broadcast journalism from the University of Arizona in 1985, he moved to Los Angeles and first found success as an on-camera personality—eventually becoming the original host and producer of Talk Soup (1991–1995) before launching his own late-night show, Later with Greg Kinnear. Kinnear emerged in feature films with roles in Blankman (1994) and Sabrina (1995), but it was his performance as Simon Bishop in As Good as It Gets (1997) that earned him an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor . He continued to display his range in movies like You’ve Got Mail, Little Miss Sunshine (SAG-winning ensemble), Flash of Genius, Invincible, and The Last Song. On television, Kinnear has delivered memorable roles in The Kennedys (Emmy-nominated as JFK), Modern Family, House of Cards, and more recently as Tom Lockwood in season 4 of You. Beyond screen acting, Kinnear debuted on Broadway in To Kill a Mockingbird and remains active across genres, striking a balance between heartfelt drama and witty comedy. Noted for portraying relatable, often anxious “everyman” characters, critics praise his nuanced performances—though some feel he leans into familiar emotional beats . Married since 1999 to Helen Labdon, they have three daughters, and he remains close with family while maintaining a strong presence in Hollywood. In the 2025 thriller Off the Grid, Kinnear takes on the role of a conflicted corporate insider, adding another compelling chapter to his ever-evolving career.

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