---
name: "Scott Grimes"
canonical: "https://film.one/person/scott-grimes"
fi1m_id: "scott-grimes"
imdb_id: "nm0342241"
tmdb_id: 35091
wikidata_id: "Q316231"
roles: ["Actor"]
born: "9 July 1971"
reviewed_on_fi1m: 5
average_fi1m_score: 78
average_as: "actor"
average_over: 5
updated: "2026-10-05T11:53:27.415019+00:00"
licence: "© Fi1m Ltd. Written by AI under a human editor; checked against sources before publication. Quote with attribution and a link to the canonical URL."
---

# Scott Grimes

## Identity

Scott Grimes

- **Canonical:** https://film.one/person/scott-grimes
- **Type:** Person
- **Fi1m ID:** scott-grimes
- **IMDb ID:** nm0342241
- **TMDB ID:** 35091
- **Wikidata ID:** Q316231
- **Same entity:** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scott_Grimes, https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q316231, https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0342241/, https://www.themoviedb.org/person/35091

Actor. Born 9 July 1971 in Lowell, Massachusetts, USA.

## Details

- **Work:** Actor
- **Born:** 9 July 1971, Lowell, Massachusetts, USA
- **Active:** 1994–present
- **Also known as:** 斯科特·格瑞恩斯
- **Frequently works with:** [Seth MacFarlane](https://film.one/person/seth-macfarlane.md)
- **Average Fi1m score:** 78, as actor, over 5 titles
- **Fi1m score by decade:** 1990s 80 (2), 2000s 89 (1), 2010s 55 (1), 2020s 84 (1)
- **Fi1m against the critics:** 79 to 77 across 4 titles
- **Score spread:** 3 at 80+, 1 at 60–79, 1 under 60
- **Lead roles:** 0 of 3 acting credits billed first or second
- **Genres:** Drama 5, History 2, Action 1, Adventure 1, War & Politics 1
- **Screen time:** 5 hours of reviewed films
- **Box office:** $1,274m across 2 films with figures
- **Elsewhere:** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scott_Grimes, https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q316231, https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0342241/, https://www.themoviedb.org/person/35091

## Streaming the US now

- **HBO Max:** [*Band of Brothers*](https://film.one/tv/band-of-brothers.md) (89)
- **Tubi:** [*Party of Five*](https://film.one/tv/party-of-five.md) (73)
- **Apple TV:** [*Robin Hood*](https://film.one/film/robin-hood-2010.md) (55)

For United States; add `?region=XX` for another country.

## Fi1m on Scott Grimes

> Scott Grimes makes supporting characters distinct without needing the scene to stop for them. His work in *Band of Brothers* is our strongest reason to value an actor whose television career often brings comedy and drama together.

In *Band of Brothers* (2001), Scott Grimes keeps Donald G. Malarkey recognisable even when another man has the scene. Alongside Michael Cudlitz and Rick Gomez, he helps prevent the men of Easy Company from becoming interchangeable. We were moved by the company partly because Grimes gives us a man to recognise and care about among the others. Damian Lewis anchors the series, but its patient attention to the company depends on supporting work of this kind.

The early parts include *Critters* (1986) and Will McCorkle in *Party of Five* (1994–2000), before longer television employment gave Grimes room to develop a character over time. As Dr. Archie Morris in *ER*, between 2003 and 2009, he progressed from recurring comic relief to a central figure. That gave his humour somewhere to go beyond supplying a break from the serious business. We value that possibility in a supporting actor: the apparently minor character who becomes worth following for more than the next joke.

For *Band of Brothers*, Grimes checked each script with the real Donald Malarkey, asking about details as small as whether he smoked. That care fits the performance we see, in which being distinguishable from the other men matters more than making a bid for attention. We would not credit Grimes alone for an ensemble built so patiently, and the series sometimes overstates its action and music. His contribution is one reason those excesses do not define it.

His voice work as Steve Smith and recurring collaborations with Seth MacFarlane make comedy a substantial part of his work. As Gordon Malloy in MacFarlane’s *The Orville* (2017–2022), he brings comic timing and warmth to another ensemble. Those are useful qualities, though we would be wary of asking him only to provide relief from whatever matters to the other characters. Start with *Band of Brothers*, and pay attention when the scene belongs to somebody else.

## Biography

Scott Grimes is an American actor and singer. Born on 9 July 1971 in Lowell, Massachusetts, he began acting as a child and appeared in television films including *It Came Upon the Midnight Clear* (1984) and the first two *Critters* films (1986 and 1988).

He is known for his role as Technical Sergeant Donald G. Malarkey in the miniseries *Band of Brothers* (2001), Dr. Archie Morris in *ER* (2003–2009), Will McCorkle in *Party of Five* (1994–2000), and the voice of Steve Smith in *American Dad!* (2005–present). Grimes has also appeared in *The Orville* (2017–2022) and voiced characters in *Family Guy*. His niece, Camryn Grimes, is an actress.

*Sources: en.wikipedia.org, imdb.com.*

## On Fi1m (5)

- *Oppenheimer* (2023), Fi1m 84, as Counsel — [page](https://film.one/film/oppenheimer.md)
- *Robin Hood* (2010), Fi1m 55, as Will Scarlet — [page](https://film.one/film/robin-hood-2010.md)
- *Band of Brothers* (2001), Fi1m 89, as Donald G. Malarkey — [page](https://film.one/tv/band-of-brothers.md)
- *ER* (1994), Fi1m 88, as Archie Morris — [page](https://film.one/tv/er.md)
- *Party of Five* (1994), Fi1m 73, as Will McCorkle — [page](https://film.one/tv/party-of-five.md)

## Complete filmography (55)

Every credit, newest first. Titles without a page can be requested for review on the HTML page.

- *Due West* (2026), Executive Producer
- *ted* (2024), series, as Matty Bennett
- *Oppenheimer* (2023), as Counsel — Fi1m 84, [page](https://film.one/film/oppenheimer.md)
- *The Orville* (2017), series, as Lt. Gordon Malloy
- *The Lost Tree* (2015), as Alan
- *Pearly Gates* (2015), as Richard Whiner
- *The Santa Con* (2014), as John Guthrie
- *A Lesson in Romance* (2014), as Mike Mills
- *Winter's Tale* (2014), as Carriage Driver
- *Suits* (2011), series, as Thomas Walsh
- *Harry's Law* (2011), series, as ADA Ben
- *Shameless* (2011), series, as Dr. Zabel — Fi1m 70, [page](https://film.one/tv/shameless-2011.md)
- *Robin Hood* (2010), as Will Scarlet — Fi1m 55, [page](https://film.one/film/robin-hood-2010.md)
- *Justified* (2010), series, as Sean 'Seabass' — Fi1m 87, [page](https://film.one/tv/justified.md)
- *Republic of Doyle* (2010), series, as Jimmy O'Rourke
- *NCIS: Los Angeles* (2009), series, as Dave Flynn
- *Who's Your Monkey?* (2007), as Mark
- *Dexter* (2006), series, Actor — Fi1m 74, [page](https://film.one/tv/dexter.md)
- *Criminal Minds* (2005), series, as Donny Bidwell — Fi1m 60, [page](https://film.one/tv/criminal-minds.md)
- *American Dad: The New CIA* (2005), as Steve Smith (voice)
- *American Dad!* (2005), series, as Steve Smith (voice)
- *To Kill a Mockumentary* (2004), as Jerry
- *Dreamkeeper* (2003), as Red Headed Stranger / Tehan
- *NCIS* (2003), series, as Danny Price — Fi1m 66, [page](https://film.one/tv/ncis.md)
- *Fillmore!* (2002), series, Producer
- *Band of Brothers* (2001), series, as Donald G. Malarkey — Fi1m 89, [page](https://film.one/tv/band-of-brothers.md)
- *The Profit* (2001), as Set Decoration
- *First Years* (2001), series, Actor
- *Mystery, Alaska* (1999), as 'Birdie' Burns
- *Law & Order: Special Victims Unit* (1999), series, as Thomas Zimmerman
- *Family Guy* (1999), series, as Kevin Swanson (voice), Michael Bublé (voice), Michael Pulaski (voice) — Fi1m 63, [page](https://film.one/tv/family-guy.md)
- *Goode Behavior* (1996), series, as Garth
- *Crimson Tide* (1995), as Petty Officer Hilaire
- *ER* (1994), series, as Archie Morris — Fi1m 88, [page](https://film.one/tv/er.md)
- *Party of Five* (1994), series, as Will McCorkle — Fi1m 73, [page](https://film.one/tv/party-of-five.md)
- *Critters 3* (1991), as Brad (archive footage)
- *Frogs!* (1991), as Arlo Anderson
- *Wings* (1990), series, as Marty
- *Night Life* (1989), as Archie Melville
- *Critters 2* (1988), as Brad Brown
- *Star Trek: The Next Generation* (1987), series, as Eric (uncredited) — Fi1m 84, [page](https://film.one/tv/star-trek-the-next-generation.md)
- *Pinocchio and the Emperor of the Night* (1987), as Pinocchio (voice)
- *21 Jump Street* (1987), series, as Christopher Michaels
- *Frog* (1987), as Arlo Anderson
- *Together We Stand* (1986), series, as Jack Randall
- *Critters* (1986), as Brad Brown
- *The Nativity* (1986), as Yasha (voice)
- *The Twilight Zone* (1985), series, as (segment "Little Boy Lost")
- *It Came Upon the Midnight Clear* (1984), as Robbie Westin
- *The Night They Saved Christmas* (1984), as David
- *Charles in Charge* (1984), series, as Gary Marlin
- *Who's the Boss?* (1984), series, Actor
- *A Doctor's Story* (1984), as Charles Wickes
- *Hotel* (1982), series, Actor
- *Dead of Night*, as David Harris · Executive Producer

## Gallery

- ![Scott Grimes](https://film.one/media/person/63396/gallery-8c3f9f5e65e2.jpg) Scott Grimes — Kevin Paul, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/2/28/Scott_Grimes_at_WonderCon_2026.jpg/1280px-Scott_Grimes_at_WonderCon_2026.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail)
- ![Brent Woods, Scott Grimes & Matt Weitzman (2010)](https://film.one/media/person/63396/gallery-4b7face74e2c.jpg) Brent Woods, Scott Grimes & Matt Weitzman (2010) — Rach from Tadcaster, York, England, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/d6/Flickr_-_vagueonthehow_-_Brent_Woods%2C_Scott_Grimes_%5E_Matt_Weitzman.jpg/1280px-Flickr_-_vagueonthehow_-_Brent_Woods%2C_Scott_Grimes_%5E_Matt_Weitzman.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail)
- ![Brent Woods, Scott Grimes & Matt Weitzman (2010)](https://film.one/media/person/63396/gallery-17111e224a52.jpg) Brent Woods, Scott Grimes & Matt Weitzman (2010) — Rach from Tadcaster, York, England, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/3/34/Flickr_-_vagueonthehow_-_Brent_Woods%2C_Scott_Grimes_%5E_Matt_Weitzman_%281%29.jpg/1280px-Flickr_-_vagueonthehow_-_Brent_Woods%2C_Scott_Grimes_%5E_Matt_Weitzman_%281%29.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail)
- ![Brent Woods, Scott Grimes & Matt Weitzman (2010)](https://film.one/media/person/63396/gallery-cc9058d1a000.jpg) Brent Woods, Scott Grimes & Matt Weitzman (2010) — Rach from Tadcaster, York, England, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/b9/Flickr_-_vagueonthehow_-_Brent_Woods%2C_Scott_Grimes_%5E_Matt_Weitzman_%282%29.jpg/1280px-Flickr_-_vagueonthehow_-_Brent_Woods%2C_Scott_Grimes_%5E_Matt_Weitzman_%282%29.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail)
- ![Scott Grimes](https://film.one/media/person/63396/gallery-bf47e7bb0231.jpg) Scott Grimes — Image via TMDB
- ![Scott Grimes](https://film.one/media/person/63396/gallery-5e764460b09a.jpg) Scott Grimes — Image via TMDB
- ![Scott Grimes](https://film.one/media/person/63396/gallery-c80bb8dec9f5.jpg) Scott Grimes — Image via TMDB
- ![Brent Woods, Scott Grimes & Matt Weitzman (2010)](https://film.one/media/person/63396/gallery-db9a2bf00e40.jpg) Brent Woods, Scott Grimes & Matt Weitzman (2010) — Rach from Tadcaster, York, England, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/5/5a/Flickr_-_vagueonthehow_-_Brent_Woods%2C_Scott_Grimes_%5E_Matt_Weitzman_%283%29.jpg/1280px-Flickr_-_vagueonthehow_-_Brent_Woods%2C_Scott_Grimes_%5E_Matt_Weitzman_%283%29.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail)
- ![Brent Woods, Scott Grimes & Matt Weitzman (2010)](https://film.one/media/person/63396/gallery-bd24b22039ed.jpg) Brent Woods, Scott Grimes & Matt Weitzman (2010) — Rach from Tadcaster, York, England, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/2/28/Flickr_-_vagueonthehow_-_Brent_Woods%2C_Scott_Grimes_%5E_Matt_Weitzman_%284%29.jpg/1280px-Flickr_-_vagueonthehow_-_Brent_Woods%2C_Scott_Grimes_%5E_Matt_Weitzman_%284%29.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail)

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