Frank Grillo Biography: Spouse, Age, Height, Net Worth, TV Shows, Parents, Nationality, Children

Frank Grillo is an American actor known for his roles as Brock Rumlow in Captain America: The Winter Soldier and Captain America: Civil War, and as Leo Barnes in The Purge: Anarchy and The Purge: Election Year.

Profile

• Full Name: Frank Anthony Grillo
• Stage Name: Frank Grillo
• Born: June 8, 1965
• Age: 60 years old
• Birthplace: New York City, New York, USA
• Nationality: American
• Occupation: Actor, Producer
• Height: 5 feet 10 inches (179 cm)
• Religion: Christian
• Parents: Mr. Frank Grillo Sr. and Mrs. Carmela Grillo
• Siblings: Two
• Spouse: Kathy Grillo (M.1991–1998), Wendy Moniz (M.2000–2020), and Nicky Whelan
• Children: Remy Grillo, Rio Joseph Grillo, Liam Grillo
• Relationship: Dating
• Net Worth: $12 million

Early Life & Education

Frank Grillo was born on June 8, 1965, in New York City, New York, to Mr. Frank Grillo Sr. and Mrs. Carmela Grillo.

His parents were Italian American, and he grew up in a large, loud family in the Bronx with two younger brothers. Raised a Christian, his faith has stayed with him, guiding his values.

His ethnicity is Italian, and he’s proud of his American roots and his family’s Italian heritage, often talking about his love for New York’s grit and spirit. As a kid, Frank loved sports, especially wrestling and boxing, and dreamed of being an athlete.

Frank went to high school in the Bronx, though he hasn’t shared the name of the school. He was a star wrestler and athlete. He later studied at New York University, earning a degree in business.

Career

Frank Grillo started acting in the early 1990s with minor roles in TV shows like Silk Stalkings (1993). His first significant film role was in The Sweetest Thing (2002) with Cameron Diaz.

He got noticed playing tough characters, like Hart Jessup on the soap opera Guiding Light (1996–1999).

His big break came as Brock Rumlow, aka Crossbones, in Captain America: The Winter Soldier (2014) and Captain America: Civil War (2016).

He also starred as Leo Barnes in The Purge: Anarchy (2014) and The Purge: Election Year (2016), showing his action-hero skills.

Frank has appeared in films such as Warrior (2011), The Grey (2011), Zero Dark Thirty (2012), and Boss Level (2020).

He produces movies, too, through his company WarParty, including Copshop (2021) and A Day to Die (2022). On TV, he’s had roles in Prison Break (2005–2006), Billions (2017), and Tulsa King (2022).

He’s set to star in Hounds of War (2024) and Superman (2025) as Rick Flag Sr. Frank’s proud to bring American grit to his roles and loves action-packed storiesව

Social Media

• Instagram handle: @frankgrillo

Personal Life

Frank Grillo, 60, lives in Los Angeles and has been dating Australian actress Nicky Whelan since 2020. He was married to Kathy Grillo from 1991 to 1998, and they have a son, Remy (born 1997).

He later married actress Wendy Moniz in 2000, and they have two sons, Rio Joseph (born 2004) and Liam (born 2008). They split in 2020, but they remain friendly for the sake of their kids.

His height is 5 feet 10 inches (179 cm), and he’s in top shape, training in boxing, jiu-jitsu, and fitness daily. Frank’s a dog lover, often posting about his rescue dogs on Instagram.

Net Worth

Frank Grillo’s net worth is around $12 million.

He’s built his wealth from acting in big films like Captain America and The Purge, producing movies, and TV roles in shows like Tulsa King.

His action roles and steady Hollywood work keep his finances strong.

Filmography

• The Sweetest Thing (2002) – Andy
• Warrior (2011) – Frank Campana
• The Grey (2011) – John Diaz
• End of Watch (2012) – Sarge
• Zero Dark Thirty (2012) – Squad Leader
• Captain America: The Winter Soldier (2014) – Brock Rumlow/Crossbones
• The Purge: Anarchy (2014) – Leo Barnes
• Captain America: Civil War (2016) – Brock Rumlow/Crossbones
• The Purge: Election Year (2016) – Leo Barnes
• Wheelman (2017) – Wheelman (also producer)
• Boss Level (2020) – Roy Pulver (also producer)
• Copshop (2021) – Teddy Murretto (also producer)
• A Day to Die (2022) – Connor Connolly (also producer)
• Hounds of War (2024) – Lead role
• Superman (2025) – Rick Flag Sr. (upcoming)
• Guiding Light (1996–1999) – Hart Jessup
• Prison Break (2005–2006) – Nick Savrinn
• The Gates (2010) – Nick Monohan
• Kingdom (2014–2017) – Alvey Kulina
• Billions (2017) – Mark Cuban (guest role)
• What If…? (2021) – Brock Rumlow (voice)
• Tulsa King (2022) – Vince Antonacci