Topher Grace Biography: Wife, Age, Children, Net Worth, Height, Parents, Movies & TV Shows

Christopher John Grace is also known as Topher Grace is a distinguished American actor and producer, celebrated for his versatile performances in both television and film.

He gained widespread recognition for his role as Eric Forman in the hit sitcom That ’70s Show and as Eddie Brock/Venom in Spider-Man 3.

Profile

• Full Name: Christopher John Grace
• Stage Name: Topher Grace
• Born: July 12, 1978
• Age: 47 years old
• Birthplace: New York City, New York, United States
• Nationality: American
• Occupation: Actor, Producer, Writer
• Height: 5 feet 11 inches
• Parents: Pat Grace and John Grace
• Siblings: Jenny Grace (sister)
• Spouse: Ashley Hinshaw
• Children: Mabel Jane Grace
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: $14 million USD

Early Life and Education

Topher Grace, actor and producer, was born on July 12, 1978, in New York City, New York.

Raised in Darien, Connecticut, by his parents, Pat Grace, a schoolmaster’s assistant at New Canaan Country School, and John Grace, a Madison Avenue executive, he grew up in a supportive environment with his younger sister, Jenny.

His mixed heritage includes Irish descent from his mother and German-Jewish ancestry from his paternal grandmother.

Grace developed an early interest in acting, performing in school productions like Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat and The Pirates of Penzance at Brewster Academy in New Hampshire.

He briefly attended the University of Southern California but left to pursue acting after landing his breakout role in That ’70s Show in 1998.

Career

Topher Grace, actor and producer, began his career with his breakout role as Eric Forman in That ’70s Show (1998–2005), earning multiple Teen Choice Award nominations for his witty portrayal.

Discovered by the show’s creators, Bonnie and Terry Turner, during a high school play, he left the series after its seventh season to focus on film, returning for a guest appearance in the finale.

His film debut came in 2000 with a supporting role as a drug-addicted teen in Traffic, which earned him a Screen Actors Guild Award as part of the ensemble cast.

Grace starred in leading roles in Win a Date with Tad Hamilton! (2004) and In Good Company (2004), winning the National Board of Review’s Breakthrough Performance Actor award for both films, as well as P.S. (2004).

He played Eddie Brock/Venom in Spider-Man 3 (2007), a role he cherished as a childhood fan of the comics.

Other notable films include Valentine’s Day (2010), Predators (2010), Interstellar (2014), and BlacKkKlansman (2018), where he portrayed David Duke.

Awards and Nominations

• Screen Actors Guild Award: Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture, Traffic (2001) – Won
• Young Hollywood Award: Breakthrough Performance – Male, Traffic (2000) – Won
• National Board of Review Award: Breakthrough Performance Actor, In Good Company and P.S. (2004) – Won
• New York Film Critics Online Award: Breakthrough Performance, P.S. (2004) – Won
• New York Film Critics Award: Breakthrough Performance, In Good Company (2004) – Won
• Daytime Emmy Award: Outstanding Social Media Series, The Beauty Inside (2013) – Won
• Teen Choice Awards: Multiple nominations for That ’70s Show (1999–2004) – Nominated

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @tophergrace
• Facebook Handle: Topher Grace
• Twitter Handle: @TopherGrace

Personal Life

Topher Grace, actor and producer, married actress Ashley Hinshaw on May 29, 2016, after dating since January 2014 and getting engaged in January 2015.

They welcomed their first child, Mabel Jane Grace, on November 1, 2017, and their second child in 2020, though the child’s name remains undisclosed.

Grace is the godfather to James Knight Newman, son of Jaime King and Kyle Newman.

He maintains close ties with his family and lifelong friends, staying grounded despite Hollywood fame.

A passionate Star Wars fan, Grace creates fan edits of the franchise and collects fake movie posters from films like Back to the Future Part II.

He supports FINCA International, a microfinance organization, and hosts the annual CASA gala for Los Angeles foster youth with his wife.

Grace resides in Los Angeles, balancing his career and family life.

Filmography

• That ’70s Show (1998–2005) – Eric Forman (TV Series)
• Traffic (2000) – Seth Abrahms (Film)
• Ocean’s Eleven (2001) – Himself (Cameo, Uncredited)
• Mona Lisa Smile (2003) – Tommy Donegal (Film)
• Win a Date with Tad Hamilton! (2004) – Pete Monash (Film)
• In Good Company (2004) – Carter Duryea (Film)
• P.S. (2004) – F. Scott Feinstadt (Film)
• Spider-Man 3 (2007) – Eddie Brock/Venom (Film)
• Valentine’s Day (2010) – Jason Morris (Film)
• Predators (2010) – Edwin (Film)
• Take Me Home Tonight (2011) – Matt Franklin (Film, Co-Writer, Co-Producer)
• The Beauty Inside (2012) – Alex (TV Miniseries)
• Interstellar (2014) – Getty (Film)
• American Ultra (2015) – Adrian Yates (Film)
• Opening Night (2016) – Nick (Film, Director, Co-Producer)
• BlacKkKlansman (2018) – David Duke (Film)
• The Hot Zone (2019) – Dr. Peter Jahrling (TV Miniseries)
• Irresistible (2020) – Jack Hastings (Film)
• Home Economics (2021–2023) – Tom (TV Series)
• That ’90s Show (2022–present) – Eric Forman (TV Series, Guest)
• Heretic (2024) – Actor (Film)
• Flight Risk (2025) – Actor (Film)

Net Worth

Topher Grace, actor and producer, has an estimated net worth of approximately $14 million USD.

His wealth is primarily derived from his acting career, notably earning $250,000 to $300,000 per episode for That ’70s Show, totaling $6–8 million per season.

Additional income comes from high-grossing films like Mona Lisa Smile ($141 million) and Spider-Man 3, as well as his work as a producer and director.