Grisha Reydler
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Grisha Reydler was born on February 16, 1972 in Kishinev, Moldova a former republic of USSR.
Grisha completed his elementary and High School education, while also pursuing a professional career as a soccer player.
In 1989, together with his family, Grisha immigrated to the US and settled in Brooklyn, NY. In New York, he went to Brooklyn College to study business management but soon realized that he has no passion for that and dropped out of college. In a few years Grisha together with his family decided to move to Los Angeles,CA.
While living in LA, Grisha decided to pursue a modeling career. It was a great start and it began to peak, but based on the circumstances they were to move again, this time back to NY. In New York, Grisha worked various jobs, including, waiting tables, sports company sales, mover and other.
While continuing to pursue modeling and performing in New York, Grisha became involved with fashion and hair shows. Soon, he and his sister began training in NYC with acting coaches, such as, Ron Millkie, Penny Templeton and others.
Shortly after, in 1999, Grisha got cast in his first film "The Taxman" where he appeared together with Michael Chiklis and Elizabeth Berkley.
In 2002, Grisha wanted to get a more professional theatre education and with support from his parents he returned back and applied to GITIS (Russian Academy of Theatrical Arts) in Moscow, Russia. It is known to be one of the most prestigious theatre academies in the world. Grisha was accepted into their four year program as an international student. While studying in GITIS, in 2004 Grisha got cast in the film "Tariff on Love" where he plays the casino owner. In 2005, he played the role of the financial adviser Ilya Okunev in TV film "Planter of Sorrow"
After graduating from GITIS, prior to returning back to the United States, Grisha starred in numerous films and TV shows in Russia.
He appeared in 7 episodes of the Russian crime- TV series "Sled" 2007-present. In 2013, he played a role of a crooked banker Grinberg in the Russian TV series "Departament", where also he performed his own stunts.
After returning back to the United States, in 2015, Grisha played a role of a Russian "Bratva" Thug in TV Series "Deadly Devotion: Mafia Murder". In 2016, he appeared in Suddenly Rich playing the role of John.
In 2017, Grisha co-starred in an episode of "The Americans" season 7. Also in 2017, he played a lead role in a feature film "Alina", which was written, directed and produced by the legendary Ben Barenholtz, Grisha plays a villain. The premier of the film took place in Hollywood and was presented by the famous director and producer David Lynch.
In 2018, Grisha played the role of Comintern member Bolshevik Svetlov in the European TV Series, "Clash of Futures". The film was created by Jan Peter and Gunnar Dedio and explores the dramatic era of the 1920s and '30s. In 2019, he was invited by the producers of the TV Series, "Big Dogs" as a Consultant / Dialect Coach (Russian).
Also in 2019, Grisha co-starred as a bodyguard of a Russian ambassador in a feature film "Tom Clancy's Without Remorse" with Michael B. Jordan, the premier of which is expected in September of 2021. In 2020, Grisha was invited to play Gregory Ratoff in the feature film, "The First Oscar", which was written and directed by the very famous Russian director Sergey Mokritskiy.
Despite usually being cast as a villain regularly, which is very opposite of his true character, he dreams of one day portraying a kind WWII German general and working opposite his doppelgänger, Javier Bardem.
Today, Grisha studies with the acting coach of the stars, Gregory "Berg" Berger-Sobeck (from Berg Studios) and can be found between Moscow, NY, LA and also Europe working on various projects.
Although he never lost passion for soccer and followed in his father's footsteps, he is part of the NY State Soccer Referee Association. His other passion is racing cars and boxing...
Grisha is an American citizen. He is a proud father to two very handsome boys.
In 1989, together with his family, Grisha immigrated to the US and settled in Brooklyn, NY. In New York, he went to Brooklyn College to study business management but soon realized that he has no passion for that and dropped out of college. In a few years Grisha together with his family decided to move to Los Angeles,CA.
While living in LA, Grisha decided to pursue a modeling career. It was a great start and it began to peak, but based on the circumstances they were to move again, this time back to NY. In New York, Grisha worked various jobs, including, waiting tables, sports company sales, mover and other.
While continuing to pursue modeling and performing in New York, Grisha became involved with fashion and hair shows. Soon, he and his sister began training in NYC with acting coaches, such as, Ron Millkie, Penny Templeton and others.
Shortly after, in 1999, Grisha got cast in his first film "The Taxman" where he appeared together with Michael Chiklis and Elizabeth Berkley.
In 2002, Grisha wanted to get a more professional theatre education and with support from his parents he returned back and applied to GITIS (Russian Academy of Theatrical Arts) in Moscow, Russia. It is known to be one of the most prestigious theatre academies in the world. Grisha was accepted into their four year program as an international student. While studying in GITIS, in 2004 Grisha got cast in the film "Tariff on Love" where he plays the casino owner. In 2005, he played the role of the financial adviser Ilya Okunev in TV film "Planter of Sorrow"
After graduating from GITIS, prior to returning back to the United States, Grisha starred in numerous films and TV shows in Russia.
He appeared in 7 episodes of the Russian crime- TV series "Sled" 2007-present. In 2013, he played a role of a crooked banker Grinberg in the Russian TV series "Departament", where also he performed his own stunts.
After returning back to the United States, in 2015, Grisha played a role of a Russian "Bratva" Thug in TV Series "Deadly Devotion: Mafia Murder". In 2016, he appeared in Suddenly Rich playing the role of John.
In 2017, Grisha co-starred in an episode of "The Americans" season 7. Also in 2017, he played a lead role in a feature film "Alina", which was written, directed and produced by the legendary Ben Barenholtz, Grisha plays a villain. The premier of the film took place in Hollywood and was presented by the famous director and producer David Lynch.
In 2018, Grisha played the role of Comintern member Bolshevik Svetlov in the European TV Series, "Clash of Futures". The film was created by Jan Peter and Gunnar Dedio and explores the dramatic era of the 1920s and '30s. In 2019, he was invited by the producers of the TV Series, "Big Dogs" as a Consultant / Dialect Coach (Russian).
Also in 2019, Grisha co-starred as a bodyguard of a Russian ambassador in a feature film "Tom Clancy's Without Remorse" with Michael B. Jordan, the premier of which is expected in September of 2021. In 2020, Grisha was invited to play Gregory Ratoff in the feature film, "The First Oscar", which was written and directed by the very famous Russian director Sergey Mokritskiy.
Despite usually being cast as a villain regularly, which is very opposite of his true character, he dreams of one day portraying a kind WWII German general and working opposite his doppelgänger, Javier Bardem.
Today, Grisha studies with the acting coach of the stars, Gregory "Berg" Berger-Sobeck (from Berg Studios) and can be found between Moscow, NY, LA and also Europe working on various projects.
Although he never lost passion for soccer and followed in his father's footsteps, he is part of the NY State Soccer Referee Association. His other passion is racing cars and boxing...
Grisha is an American citizen. He is a proud father to two very handsome boys.
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