Acting
Forrest Griffin
- Born
- 1979-07-01
- 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.
Known For
Filmography
27 titles · Newest first · Cast and crew credits
UFC Rivals
2026 · TV Show
Cast
UFC Hall of Fame 2024
2024 · Movie
Award Presenter
UFC: Freaky Fights with Forrest
2016 · TV Show
Creator
Fighting for a Generation: 20 Years of the UFC
2013 · Movie
Himself
UFC 148: Silva vs. Sonnen II
2012 · Movie
Self
Once I Was a Champion
2011 · Movie
Himself
UFC 126: Silva vs. Belfort
2011 · Movie
Self
UFC 134: Silva vs. Okami
2011 · Movie
Self
13
2010 · Movie
Joey Blarro
Locked Down
2010 · Movie
Mule
I Hope They Serve Beer in Hell
2009 · Movie
Better Cop
UFC 101: Declaration
2009 · Movie
Self
UFC 106: Ortiz vs. Griffin 2
2009 · Movie
Self
UFC Best of 2008
2009 · Movie
Cast
UFC 86: Jackson vs. Griffin
2008 · Movie
Self
UFC 92: The Ultimate 2008
2008 · Movie
Self
UFC 72: Victory
2007 · Movie
Self
UFC 76: Knockout
2007 · Movie
Self
UFC 59: Reality Check
2006 · Movie
Self
UFC 62: Liddell vs. Sobral
2006 · Movie
Self
UFC 66: Liddell vs. Ortiz
2006 · Movie
Self
Hell's Kitchen
2005 · TV Show
Self - Restaurant Patron
The Ultimate Fighter
2005 · TV Show
Self - FIghter · Self · Head Coach / Self · Coach / Self
The Ultimate Fighter 1 Finale
2005 · Movie
Self
UFC 53: Heavy Hitters
2005 · Movie
Self
UFC 55: Fury
2005 · Movie
Self
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
1999 · TV Show
Mike Kona