Erik Griffin

ERIK GRIFFIN is an American actor, comedian, writer, and director who can next be seen in Tony Gilroy’s BEHEMOTH! for Searchlight, opposite Pedro Pascal. He is best known for his work as the mustachioed “Montez Walker” on the hit Comedy Central series WORKAHOLICS, as well as for his series regular role in Showtime’s I’M DYING UP HERE, executive produced by Jim Carrey. Most recently, he was featured in TIFF 2025-premiering EASY’S WALTZ, opposite Vince Vaughn and Al Pacino. He also starred in THE EVERYTHING POT with Lisa Edelstein and James Wolk, which premiered at Tribeca in 2024. Griffin has additionally sharpened his skills behind the camera, having directed Matt Rife’s three wildly successful Netflix specials.
Prior to that, Griffin filmed the ABC pilot BUCKTOWN opposite Nicole Richie and the feature film MR. RUSSO, written and directed by Ray Romano. He was featured in the global Netflix film MURDER MYSTERY alongside Adam Sandler, as well as THE SLEEPOVER for Netflix, Laurie Collyer’s FURLOUGH, and the indie features GUEST HOUSE and MAYFIELD'S GAME. Griffin can also be seen in the box office hit MIKE & DAVE NEED WEDDING DATES.
A veteran stand-up headliner, Griffin performs in venues across the world, but most often can be seen at The Comedy Store in Los Angeles, CA.