Nikki Griffin
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Jeanne Nicole "Nikki" Griffin (born April 16, 1978) is an American
actress.
, formative years of her childhood were spent living in Germany. She came back to the United States at 8 years old and went on to attend high school at New Hanover High School in Wilmington, North Carolina.
In high school, Nikki developed her love for films. She took film class at her high school, where she was taught by Marc Matney
(who is known for his voice-over work in foreign films). After she graduated from high school, Nikki and her friend moved out to Los Angeles to try and make it into the business. Although her friend left after a short period of time, Nikki stayed in LA because she knew that she wanted to become an actress. Nikki landed her first role, although small, as an actress on television's Dawson's Creek
in 2000. She landed a fairly larger role, also in 2000, in a part of the TV movie Darktales.
After a string of small roles in television and movies, Nikki landed a recurring guest-starring role on FOX's hit The O.C.
, in 2005, and then briefly in 2006. On The O.C. Nikki played party girl, drug addict Jess Sather, also known as 'Floater Girl'. In the summer of 2005, Nikki played Katie Johnson in the Jessica Simpson fueled The Dukes of Hazzard
. Nikki's role in the movie was the sexy college girl that caught the eye of cousins Bo and Luke Duke.
Griffin also had a very small role in the movie, The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift
, amongst some other, smaller films in 2006. In 2009, Nikki will play Lauren in The Tribe
.
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actress.
Life and career
Though Jeanne Nicole Griffin was born in Vicksburg, MississippiVicksburg, Mississippi
Vicksburg is a city in Warren County, Mississippi, United States. It is the only city in Warren County. It is located northwest of New Orleans on the Mississippi and Yazoo rivers, and due west of Jackson, the state capital. In 1900, 14,834 people lived in Vicksburg; in 1910, 20,814; in 1920,...
, formative years of her childhood were spent living in Germany. She came back to the United States at 8 years old and went on to attend high school at New Hanover High School in Wilmington, North Carolina.
In high school, Nikki developed her love for films. She took film class at her high school, where she was taught by Marc Matney
Marc Matney
Marc Edward Matney is an American voice actor. He is better known for portraying police officer Ken Nakajima in the You're Under Arrest series and OVAs...
(who is known for his voice-over work in foreign films). After she graduated from high school, Nikki and her friend moved out to Los Angeles to try and make it into the business. Although her friend left after a short period of time, Nikki stayed in LA because she knew that she wanted to become an actress. Nikki landed her first role, although small, as an actress on television's Dawson's Creek
Dawson's Creek
Dawson's Creek is an American teen drama television series which debuted on January 20, 1998, on The WB Television Network and was produced by Sony Pictures Television. The show is set in the fictional seaside town of Capeside, Massachusetts, and in Boston, Massachusetts, during the later seasons...
in 2000. She landed a fairly larger role, also in 2000, in a part of the TV movie Darktales.
After a string of small roles in television and movies, Nikki landed a recurring guest-starring role on FOX's hit The O.C.
The O.C.
The O.C. is an American teen drama television series that originally aired on the Fox television network in the United States from August 5, 2003, to February 21, 2007, running a total of four seasons...
, in 2005, and then briefly in 2006. On The O.C. Nikki played party girl, drug addict Jess Sather, also known as 'Floater Girl'. In the summer of 2005, Nikki played Katie Johnson in the Jessica Simpson fueled The Dukes of Hazzard
The Dukes of Hazzard (film)
The Dukes of Hazzard is a 2005 comedy film based on the American television series of the same name. The film was directed by Jay Chandrasekhar and released on August 5, 2005 by Warner Bros. Pictures...
. Nikki's role in the movie was the sexy college girl that caught the eye of cousins Bo and Luke Duke.
Griffin also had a very small role in the movie, The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift
The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift
The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift is a 2006 street racing action film directed by Justin Lin. It is the third installment in the The Fast and the Furious film series and currently the sixth in terms of series chronology...
, amongst some other, smaller films in 2006. In 2009, Nikki will play Lauren in The Tribe
The Tribe (2009 film)
The Forgotten Ones is a 2009 horror/thriller movie directed by Roel Reiné.-Plot:A group of friends are marooned on an uncharted island after their boat crashes...
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Filmography
- Dawson's CreekDawson's CreekDawson's Creek is an American teen drama television series which debuted on January 20, 1998, on The WB Television Network and was produced by Sony Pictures Television. The show is set in the fictional seaside town of Capeside, Massachusetts, and in Boston, Massachusetts, during the later seasons...
.... Extra (1 episode) - Darktales (2000) (TV) .... Liz
- Summer CatchSummer CatchSummer Catch is a 2001 romantic comedy film starring Freddie Prinze Jr., Jessica Biel, and Matthew Lillard. The story takes place on Cape Cod, but the majority of the film was shot in Southport, North Carolina.-Plot:...
(2001) (uncredited) .... Melissa - Dr. VegasDr. VegasDr. Vegas is a television drama starring Rob Lowe and Joe Pantoliano that ran on CBS in 2004. It aired in Ireland on TG4, and on Challenge in the UK as part of its "Player" gambling strand. In Slovakia, Markíza began airing the show on February 20, 2008....
.... Girl Gone Wild (1 episode) - Jack & BobbyJack & BobbyJack & Bobby is an American television series that aired on The WB network. It featured two brothers, one of whom would become President of the United States, serving from 2041 to 2049...
.... Cheerleader #1 (1 episode) - Wild Things: Diamonds in the RoughWild Things: Diamonds in the RoughWild Things: Diamonds in the Rough, a melodramatic erotic thriller, is the third installment in the Wild Things series. Released straight-to-video in 2005, it stars Sarah Laine, Sandra McCoy, Dina Meyer, Ron Melendez, Claudio Sad and Brad Johnson...
(2005) (TV) .... Risa - EyesEyes (TV series)Eyes is an ABC television series starring Tim Daly as Harlan Judd. Eyes follows the firm of Judd Risk Management which uses marginally legal means to investigate individuals and crimes where law enforcement would fall short...
.... Alison Guralnick (1 episode) - The Dukes of HazzardThe Dukes of Hazzard (film)The Dukes of Hazzard is a 2005 comedy film based on the American television series of the same name. The film was directed by Jay Chandrasekhar and released on August 5, 2005 by Warner Bros. Pictures...
(2005) .... Katie Johnson - Secrets of a Small TownSecrets of a Small TownSecrets of A Small Town is a television pilot ordered by ABC for the 2006-2007 television season by ABC. Despite being rated as 'one of the highest testing dramas', the show was not picked up for series order as part of ABC's fall lineup due to its high budget. It was created by Charles Pratt, Jr...
.... Christine (1 episode) - The O.C.The O.C.The O.C. is an American teen drama television series that originally aired on the Fox television network in the United States from August 5, 2003, to February 21, 2007, running a total of four seasons...
.... Jess Sathers (7 episodes) - The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo DriftThe Fast and the Furious: Tokyo DriftThe Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift is a 2006 street racing action film directed by Justin Lin. It is the third installment in the The Fast and the Furious film series and currently the sixth in terms of series chronology...
(2006) .... Cindy - Monster Night (2006) .... Jessica
- Bar Starz (2006) .... Pennie
- How I Met Your MotherHow I Met Your MotherHow I Met Your Mother is an American sitcom that premiered on CBS on September 19, 2005, created by Craig Thomas and Carter Bays.As a framing device, the main character, Ted Mosby with narration by Bob Saget, in the year 2030 recounts to his son and daughter the events that led to his meeting...
(2007) .... Lindsay (1 Episode) - Deep In The ValleyDeep in the ValleyDeep in the Valley is a 2009 film written and directed by Christian Forte, son of 1950s and 1960s teen icon Fabian.-Plot:Lester Watts works at a liquor store, happily selling alcohol to minors while spending his spare money on his porno collection...
(2009) .... Babysitter 2 - The Forgotten Ones (2009) .... Lauren
- H2O Extreme (2009) .... Ashley (Main Role)