Topher Grace
Christopher John Grace (/ˈtoʊfər/ TOH-fər; born July 12, 1978)[1] is an American actor. He is known for portraying Eric Forman in the teen sitcoms That '70s Show and That '90s Show, Eddie Brock / Venom in Sam Raimi's film Spider-Man 3, Pete Monash in Win a Date with Tad Hamilton!, Carter Duryea in In Good Company, Edwin in Predators, Getty in Interstellar, Adrian Yates in American Ultra, and David Duke in Spike Lee's film BlacKkKlansman. His other film roles include Traffic, Mona Lisa Smile, Valentine's Day, Take Me Home Tonight, The Big Wedding, War Machine, Breakthrough, and Irresistible. He also starred as Tom Hayworth in the ABC comedy series Home Economics.
"Christopher Grace" redirects here. For the broadcaster, see Chris Grace (broadcaster). For the other actor, see Chris Grace (actor).
Topher Grace
July 12, 1978
Actor
1998–present
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Early life[edit]
Grace was born on July 12, 1978, in New York City,[2][3] the son of Pat, an assistant to the schoolmaster of the New Canaan Country School, and John Grace, a Madison Avenue executive.[4][5] He has a sister, Jenny.[6] His paternal grandmother was from a German-Jewish family, whereas his mother is of Irish descent.[7][8]
Grace grew up in Darien, Connecticut, where actress Kate Bosworth was a middle-school friend, and actress Chloë Sevigny—who later appeared with him in high school stage plays—was sometimes his babysitter.[6]
Personal life[edit]
Grace started dating actress Ashley Hinshaw in January 2014, and the two became engaged in January 2015.[34] On May 29, 2016, Grace and Hinshaw married near Santa Barbara, California.[35] On August 1, 2017, Hinshaw confirmed that she and Grace were expecting their first child.[36] Their daughter was born on November 1, 2017.[37] On January 5, 2020, Hinshaw confirmed that she and Grace were expecting their second child together; their child was born in 2020.[38] On September 30, 2022, Grace announced the news on The Kelly Clarkson Show that he and Hinshaw were expecting their third child together.
Grace is a supporter of FINCA International, a microfinance organization.[39]