Forrest Griffin
Known for
Acting
Born
July 1, 1979 (age 47)
Birthplace
Columbus, Ohio, USA
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.
Best known work
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
1999
13
2010
Hell's Kitchen
2005
I Hope They Serve Beer in Hell
2009
The Ultimate Fighter
2005
Locked Down
2010
UFC 55: Fury
2005
Once I Was a Champion
2011
UFC 86: Jackson vs. Griffin
2008
UFC 92: The Ultimate 2008
2008Filmography
2026
2024
UFC Hall of Fame 2024as Award Presenter
2016
2013
2012
UFC 148: Silva vs. Sonnen IIas Self
2011
UFC 134: Silva vs. Okamias Self
2011
Once I Was a Championas Himself
2011
UFC 126: Silva vs. Belfortas Self
2010
Locked Downas Mule
2010
13as Joey Blarro
2009
UFC 106: Ortiz vs. Griffin 2as Self
2009
I Hope They Serve Beer in Hellas Better Cop
2009
UFC 101: Declarationas Self
2009
2008
UFC 92: The Ultimate 2008as Self
2008
UFC 86: Jackson vs. Griffinas Self
2007
UFC 76: Knockoutas Self
2007
UFC 72: Victoryas Self
2006
UFC 66: Liddell vs. Ortizas Self
2006
UFC 62: Liddell vs. Sobralas Self
2006
UFC 59: Reality Checkas Self
2005
UFC 55: Furyas Self
2005
UFC 53: Heavy Hittersas Self
2005
2005