Gregory Buck Kinnear is an American actor and former talk show host. He was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his outstanding performance in the film “Succession” How good can it be? (1997).
Kinnear has starred in many hit films, such as Sabrina (the year 1995), You’ve got mail (1998), Nurse Betty (2000), someone like you (2001), We were soldiers., auto focus (both in 2002), Stuck on you (2003), robot (2005), Little Miss Sunshine, Invincibility (both in 2006), Green Zone, the last song (both in 2010), Heaven is real (2014), and Misconduct (2020).
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- Full name: Gregory Buck Kinnear
- Date of Birth: June 17, 1963
- Age as of 2024: 6 1
- Sex: Male
- Birthplace: Logansport, Indiana, U.S.
- Country: United States
- Occupation: Actor, TV host
- Height: 5 feet 10 inches (178 cm)
- Parents: Edward Kinnear (father), Susan Kinnear (mother)
- Siblings: James Kinnear (younger brother), Steven Kinnear (younger brother)
- Spouse: Helen Rabden (m. 1999)
- Children: Lily Kathryn Kinnear, Audrey Mae Kinnear
- Marital status: Married
- Net worth: $20 million
Early life and education
Gregory Buck Kinnear, 61, was born on June 17, 1963, in Logansport, Indiana, to Suzanne (née Buck), a homemaker, and Edward Kinnear, a career diplomat in the U.S. State Department. He has two older brothers, James (born in 1957) and Steven (born in 1959), of Scots-Irish descent.
Kinnear grew up as a diplomat’s son, and he moved frequently, living in Beirut and Athens. While attending the American Community School in Athens, he began his talk show career with the radio show Greg Kinnear’s School Maze.
After returning to the United States to attend college, he graduated from the University of Arizona with a degree in broadcast journalism in 1985. He was a member of the Alpha Tau Omega fraternity.
personal life
Greg Kinnear’s personal life took a major turn when he met Helen Labden. Their encounter led to a deep connection, and they married in 1999.
The couple’s journey together has been filled with love, companionship and the joy of parenthood. Kinnear has two daughters, Lily Catherine and Audrey Mae, and finds fulfillment as a devoted husband and father.
Profession
Kinnear hosted a short-lived game show called University Asyluma spin-off of the children’s show Fun HouseHe continues to create, co-executive produce and host The best of the worst From 1991 to 1992.
In 1991, Kinnear became the first host of Talk Soup, a position he held until leaving in 1995 to host the NBC late-night talk show With Greg Kinnear (1994).
After debuting in the film BlankmanKinnear plays David Larrabee in Sidney Pollack’s 1995 remake of the Billy Wilder classic Sabrina.
He also starred in the 1996 comedy dear GodIn 1997, he starred in James L. Brooks’ comedy series ” How good can it be?. He was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor.
Kinnear also appeared in A smile like yours Along with Lauren Holly, he played a couple trying to have a baby. He later starred in several other films, including You have “You’ve Got Mail,” “Mystery Man,” “Nurse Betty,” “Loser,” “The Gifted,” and “Someone Like You.”creating a variety of characters from the righteous to the despicable.
In 2002, Kinnear played actor Bob Crane in the film auto focuswhich tells the story of Crane’s life and murders. He also appeared in the comedy Stuck on you In 2003. In 2005, he starred in the black comedy Matador And voiced characters in animated films robot.
Kinnear’s notable roles include co-starring with Steve Carell in Little Miss Sunshine 2006 with Mark Wahlberg Invincibilitybased on the true story of a bartender who tried to join the Philadelphia Eagles football team.
Awards
- Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor (1998) – As Good as It Gets
- Primetime Emmy Award nomination for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited Series or Movie (2001) – The Kennedys
- Screen Actors Guild Award for Best Picture (1998) – As Good as It Gets
net worth
Greg Kinnear has an estimated net worth of $20 million, which he has accumulated through a long and successful career in the entertainment industry.
social media
- Instagram: @gregkinnear
- Twitter: @GregKinnear
Filmography
- How good can it be?
- You’ve got mail
- Little Miss Sunshine
- Trapped in Love
- Brigsby Bear
