Richard Grieco

Richard Grieco, born March 23, 1965, is an American actor and former fashion model. He gained recognition for his role as Detective Dennis Booker in the popular Fox series 21 Jump Street (1988–89) and its spin-off Booker (1989–90). Grieco has appeared in various films, including If Looks Could Kill and Mobsters (both 1991). Additionally, he has lent his voice to characters in several video games and made appearances as himself or his 21 Jump Street character in films and television shows. Grieco has also pursued a career as a painter, specializing in abstract emotionalism. Born in Watertown, New York, Grieco is of Italian and Irish descent.