Riley Griffiths


Riley Griffiths is an American football player and actor, best known for his role as Charles Kaznyk in the 2011 film, Super 8.

Early life and education

Griffiths was born on May 14, 1997 in Cedar City, Utah. His first acting role came when he was 6 years old, when he participated in a version of William Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream.
Griffiths' family later moved to the Issaquah/Sammamish area. While attending Skyline High School, Griffiths was a lineman on the varsity football team. He now plays defensive line at Montana State University.

Career

In 2010, Griffiths got his first major role, when he was selected to play the role of Charles Kaznyk, in Super 8, directed by J. J. Abrams and produced by Steven Spielberg. Upon attending Montana State University, Griffiths took up football playing. He has expressed interest in working behind the scenes on film.

Filmography

Film

Television

Awards and nominations