Adrian Grenier

Infobox actor

Adrian Grenier (born July 10, 1976) is an American actor, musician and director. He is best known for his lead role on the HBO original series, "Entourage", as Vincent Chase.

Biography

Early life

Grenier was raised in Brooklyn, New York by his mother, Karesse Grenier, a real estate agent. [cite web|url=http://www.usatoday.com/life/people/2004-08-12-adrian-grenier_x.htm|title=No need for his own 'Entourage' |last=Keck|first=William |date=2004-08-12|publisher=USAToday.com] His mother met his father, John Dunbar (no relation to the British artist, collector, and gallerist), in a commune in the 1970s and the two were never married. [ [http://www.nypost.com/seven/05272007/news/nationalnews/entourage_of_stars_2_dads_nationalnews_jim_ryan.htm 'ENTOURAGE' OF STAR'S '2 DADS' ] ] [ [http://movies.yahoo.com/movie/contributor/1800019479/bio Adrian Grenier Biography - Yahoo! Movies ] ] [ [http://www.filmreference.com/film/17/Adrian-Grenier.html Adrian Grenier Biography (1976-) ] ] Grenier is of Apache Native American and European descent. [ [http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,683760,00.html Breakout Star: Adrian Grenier - Adrian Grenier : People.com ] ] He attended Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts and went to Bard College where he studied drama.

Career

In 1997, Grenier made his film debut in the independent drama "Arresting Gena". In 1999, he played opposite Melissa Joan Hart in "Drive Me Crazy" as well as in Britney Spears' music video "You Drive Me Crazy", and in 2001, starred in James Toback's "Harvard Man". In 2002, Grenier made his directorial debut with the documentary, "Shot in the Dark". The documentary chronicles his years-long search for his father, with whom Grenier's mother broke up when Adrian was still a baby. Grenier and Dunbar remained estranged for 18 years, and in 2001, Adrian began work on the documentary in an attempt to forge a relationship with Dunbar. The two eventually reunited and maintain a warm relationship. [ [http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20037890,00.html Adrian Grenier Talks About Finding His Father - Adrian Grenier : People.com ] ] HBO premiered the documentary on June 3, 2007.

In 2004, Grenier landed the lead role in the HBO series "Entourage", which has brought him his most substantial notice and success. In 2006, he won a role in "The Devil Wears Prada", as Anne Hathaway's boyfriend, Nate. In August 2007, Grenier was reported to be working on a documentary which will chronicle the relationship between celebrities and the media. [ [http://socialitelife.com/2007/08/10/paris_hilton_wastes_adrian_greniers_time.php Paris Hilton Wastes Adrian Grenier's Time | A Socialite's Life ] ]

On June 2, 2008, Grenier's new show, "Alter Eco", premiered on Planet Green. The show features the actor and his team of green experts showing changes that can be made to become more eco-friendly.

In addition to being an actor and filmmaker, Grenier is also a musician, playing guitar, drums, French horn, and the piano. He is a member of two New York bands, lead singer in Kid Friendly and drummer in The Honey Brothers. [http://www.aahceleb.com/pics/adrian_grenier2.html. "Adrian Grenier pic, poster, close-up pics & event picture" April 14, 2008] ]

Personal life

In 2005, Grenier began dating "Sports Illustrated" swimsuit model Melissa Keller. The couple dated on and off for two years. [cite web|url=http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20047143,00.html|title=Adrian Grenier Dating "Sports Illustrated" Swimsuit Model|date=2007-07-19|publisher=people.com|accessdate=2008-08-17]

In August 2007, Grenier was rumored to be dating socialite Paris Hilton after he was photographed at her home in Malibu while shooting a documentary he is producing about paparazzi. [cite web|url=http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2007/08/21/entertainment/main3191870.shtml|title=Paris Hilton May Go Greener|date=2007-08-21|publisher=cbsnews.com|accessdate=2008-08-17] Grenier denied the rumors in an interview on "The Howard Stern Show". [ [http://howardstern.com/rundown.hs?d=1194238800 Howard Stern.com ] ]

In 2008, Grenier began dating actress Isabel Lucas. In August 2008, Grenier and Lucas broke up shortly after Lucas was involved in a car accident with Shia LeBeouf. [cite web|url=http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20218736,00.html|title=Adrian Grenier and Isabel Lucas Split|last=Garcia|first=Jennifer |coauthors=Lehner, Marla|publisher=people.com|accessdate=2008-08-17] [cite web|url=http://www.observer.com/2008/style/adrien-grenier-may-forgive-shia-lebeouf-after-all|title=Adrian Grenier May Forgive Shia LaBeouf| The New York Observer]

Filmography

Awards and nominations

References

External links

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* [http://www.who.com/who/magazine/article/0,19636,7401061204-1562296-1,00.html Interview on WHO.com with Adrian Grenier]
* [http://www.adriangrenier.org AdrianGrenier.Org]

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NAME= Grenier, Adrian
ALTERNATIVE NAMES= Grenier, Adrian
SHORT DESCRIPTION= Actor, director, producer, musician
DATE OF BIRTH= July 10, 1976
PLACE OF BIRTH= New Mexico, U.S.
DATE OF DEATH=
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