Frank Grillo

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Characters played by Frank Grillo

Brock Rumlow — Avengers: Endgame (2019)

S.T.R.I.K.E. leader and Hydra operative known as Crossbones.

Rick Flag Sr. — Peacemaker (2022)

Rick Flag's father

Rick Flag Sr. — Superman (2025)

Government liaison coordinating with Superman and federal authorities.

Brock Rumlow / Crossbones — Captain America: Civil War (2016)

A HYDRA agent and formidable foe, involved in battles against the Avengers.

Brock Rumlow — Captain America: The Winter Soldier (2014)

S.T.R.I.K.E. leader and Hydra agent.

Alvey Kulina — Kingdom (2014)

Alvey Kulina owns and operates Navy St. Gym in Venice, California, where he helps people train and coaches fighters, including his sons Jay and Nate. He is Lisa's partner and wants to revive Ryan Wheeler's fighting career after Ryan's release from prison, believing the comeback would benefit the gym.

Sergeant — The Purge: Anarchy (2014)

Frank Anthony Grillo (born June 8, 1965) is an American businessman, entrepreneur, actor, producer, model and martial artist. He is known for playing Brock Rumlow/Crossbones in three superhero films and one series of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), Sergeant Leo Barnes in two action-horror films within The Purge franchise, and Rick Flag Sr. in the DC Universe (DCU). He has also appeared in Warrior (2011), The Grey (2012), End of Watch (2012), Zero Dark Thirty (2012), Wolf Warrior 2 and Wheelman (both 2017), and Boss Level (2021). Grillo's television work includes the lead role in Kingdom (2014–2017) and recurring roles in Battery Park (2000), For the People (2002–2003), The Shield (2002–2003), Prison Break (2005–2006), Blind Justice (2005), The Kill Point (2007), and Billions (2020). Description above from the Wikipedia article Frank Grillo, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Bobby O'Neill — Hitman's Wife's Bodyguard (2021)

Interpol agent investigating the Zagreb blackout and cyberattack plot.

Leo Barnes — The Purge: Election Year (2016)

Frank Anthony Grillo (born June 8, 1965) is an American businessman, entrepreneur, actor, producer, model and martial artist. He is known for playing Brock Rumlow/Crossbones in three superhero films and one series of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), Sergeant Leo Barnes in two action-horror films within The Purge franchise, and Rick Flag Sr. in the DC Universe (DCU). He has also appeared in Warrior (2011), The Grey (2012), End of Watch (2012), Zero Dark Thirty (2012), Wolf Warrior 2 and Wheelman (both 2017), and Boss Level (2021). Grillo's television work includes the lead role in Kingdom (2014–2017) and recurring roles in Battery Park (2000), For the People (2002–2003), The Shield (2002–2003), Prison Break (2005–2006), Blind Justice (2005), The Kill Point (2007), and Billions (2020). Description above from the Wikipedia article Frank Grillo, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Roy Pulver — Boss Level (2021)

Roy Pulver is a retired Delta Force soldier trapped in a repeating day for nearly 140 days. He repeatedly survives assassins, investigates Jemma Wells's death, protects Joe, and battles Colonel Clive Ventor's plan. As Jemma Wells's estranged husband and Joe's father, Roy ultimately enters the Osiris Spindle to reset the catastrophe.

John Diaz — The Grey (2012)

Diaz is a fellow survivor who struggles with fear, exhaustion, and the pressure of the group's situation. He threatens Ottway with a knife but is disarmed, later helps kill and eat a wolf, and declares himself an atheist. After injuring his knee while trying to help Talget, he finally tells Ottway and Henrick he can go no farther.

Frank Campana — Warrior (2011)

Brendan's old friend and former fighter who trains him for amateur bouts and secures his spot in the Sparta tournament after a last-minute injury replacement. He acts as Brendan's cornerman during the tournament, advising him strategically during the final match against Tommy.

Career Overview

Frank Grillo has 114 screen credits in a career dating back to 1991. Their work spans 10 cinematic universes — most prominently MCU with 3 titles. Signature works include Tulsa King, Peacemaker, Kingdom. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
114
Birth Date
1965-06-08
Birth Place
New York City, New York, USA

Known For

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 10 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q918616), public domain (CC0).