Scott Christopher Grimes (born July 9, 1971) is an American actor and singer. He has played Gordon Malloy on the Fox/Hulu sci-fi comedy drama The Orville (2017–2022) and Matty Bennett on the Peacock comedy series Ted (2024–2026). Other roles include appearances in the TV series ER as Dr. Archie Morris, Party of Five as Will McCorkle, Band of Brothers as Technical Sergeant Donald Malarkey, and the animated sitcom American Dad!, voicing Steve Smith. He also played Bradley Brown in the first two Critters films and had roles in the 1984 Christmas TV movies The Night They Saved Christmas and It Came Upon the Midnight Clear.
As a singer, Grimes co-wrote and performed the soft rock single "Sunset Blvd", which peaked at number 18 on Billboard'''s Adult Contemporary chart in April 2005. He was also one of the four singers in Russell Crowe's band Indoor Garden Party.
Early life Grimes was born in Lowell, Massachusetts, the son of Pam and Rick Grimes. He lived in Albuquerque, New Mexico, until he was 10, when he moved to Dracut, Massachusetts and attended Dracut Public Schools. His sister, Heather Grimes, is also an actress. He is the uncle of Camryn Grimes, who is known for her roles as Cassie Newman and Mariah Copeland on The Young and the Restless.
Career Grimes started acting at an early age. In 1984, at age 13, he co-starred with Mickey Rooney in a made-for-TV Christmas movie titled It Came Upon the Midnight Clear. In 1985, he appeared in an episode of the Twilight Zone called "Little Boy Lost".
Grimes also began singing in childhood, and in March 1986 appeared on a Bob Hope TV special Bob Hope's Royal Command Performance from Sweden, singing "Somewhere Over The Rainbow". The special was taped in Sweden with King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia in attendance. In 1987, he performed as a guest vocalist on the Time album by Richard Carpenter of the Carpenters, where Carpenter thanked the 15-year-old Grimes for his "spirited" performance on the song "That's What I Believe", commenting in the liner notes, "I believe young Scott to have quite a future in music." Grimes' first music album, Scott Grimes was released by A&M Records in 1989, with the single "I Don't Even Mind" produced by Carpenter. In 2005, he released his second album, Livin' on the Run, and in 2010 his third, Drive.During the 1986–1987 TV season, Grimes played Jack Randall on the CBS sitcom Together We Stand, which was revamped and retitled Nothing is Easy during its only season on the air. In 1987, Grimes voiced Pinocchio in the dark animated film Pinocchio and the Emperor of the Night. In 1988, he appeared with Dwayne Hickman, Connie Stevens, and her daughter Tricia Leigh Fisher in the TV movie Bring Me the Head of Dobie Gillis; Grimes, Hickman, Stevens, and Fisher also appeared on the All-Star Super Password Special with Bert Convy. He had also guest starred on the NBC sitcom Wings. He is also known for his 1987 recurring role on Who's the Boss as Alyssa Milano's character's love interest Chad McCann, and his regular appearances in the 1994–2000 series Party of Five as Will McCorkle.
Grimes appeared as Sergeant Donald Malarkey in the HBO mini series Bands of Brothers in 2001.
Grimes starred on the NBC series ER playing Dr. Archie Morris from 2003 until the series' end in 2009. Initially a recurring character on ER, he later was upgraded to a main role in season 12. The character initially provided comic relief, but grew over the years, becoming central to several episodes and story lines in the series' final seasons.
Since 2005, Grimes has voiced Steve Smith in the American animated sitcom American Dad! He has also voiced the recurring characters Midget Assassin and Frat Guy, as well as several additional characters, each of whom appear in only one episode.
Grimes' film credits include the dark comedy Who's Your Monkey and Ridley Scott's Robin Hood with Russell Crowe and Cate Blanchett. On October 11, 2010, Grimes announced on his Twitter that he would voice a character on the animated series Family Guy, which would turn out to be Joe Swanson's previously thought-to-be-dead son, Kevin Swanson. On March 19, 2013, he was cast as Dave Flynn on the NCIS: Los Angeles episode entitled Red, the first episode of a two-part backdoor pilot to another NCIS spin-off which would have been named NCIS: Red, but it was not picked up. Grimes had previously appeared in an NCIS episode entitled "Baltimore" in 2011 as Detective Danny Price, Anthony DiNozzo's former partner at the Baltimore P.D.
From 2017 to 2022, he played helmsman Gordon Malloy, the best friend of Captain Ed Mercer (Seth MacFarlane) on the Fox/Hulu sci-fi comedy drama The Orville, created by executive producer MacFarlane.
Personal life Grimes has a son and a daughter with his first wife, Dawn Bailey-Grimes, whom he married on May 5, 1997. In December 2011, he married Megan Moore. She filed for divorce in October 2017. At San Diego Comic-Con in 2018, it was revealed that he was dating his Orville co-star Adrianne Palicki. The two announced their engagement in January 2019, and married in Austin, Texas, on May 19, 2019. Non-loginwalled link at bibliogram.pussthecat.org Two months later, in July 2019, Palicki filed for divorce, but had it dismissed in November. The couple separated again in June 2020, with Palicki again filing for divorce in July.
Filmography Film Year Title Role Notes 1986 Critters Brad Brown1987 Pinocchio and the Emperor of the Night Pinocchio Voice role1988 Critters 2: The Main Course Brad Brown 1989 Night Life Archie Melville 1991 Letters from the Heart Schroder 1995 Crimson Tide Petty Officer Hilaire 1999 Mystery, Alaska Brian "Birdie" Burns 2002 Couples Owen 2003 Dreamkeeper Tehan/Red-Headed Stranger 2004 To Kill a Mockumentary Jerry 2005 Inside the CIA Steve Smith Short film 2007 Who's Your Monkey Mark 2010 Robin Hood Will Scarlet 2014 Winter's Tale Carriage Driver 2015 Pearly Gates Richard Whiner 2023 Oppenheimer Counsel
Television Year Title Role Notes 1984 A Doctor's Story Charles Wickes Television film The Night They Saved Christmas David Baldwin It Came Upon the Midnight Clear Robbie Westin1985HotelJosh GilmourEpisode: "Detours" The Twilight Zone Kenny Episode: "Little Boy Lost"1986The Greatest Adventure: Stories from the BibleYashaVoice role; episode: "The Nativity"WildfireBobboVoice role; episode: "A Visit to Wonderland" 1986–1987 Who's the Boss? Chad McCann 2 episodes Together We Stand Jack Randall 19 episodesPotato Head KidsSlickVoice role; 11 episodes 1987 Foofur Additional voices Voice role; 13 episodes Popeye and Son Voice role; 10 episodes1988FrogArlo AndersonTelevision filmBring Me the Head of Dobie GillisGeorgie Gillis Charles in Charge Gary Marlin Episode: "Sarah Steps Out" 1989 Star Trek: The Next Generation Eric Episode: "Evolution" 1990 My Two Dads Jordan Episode: "Power Struggle" 21 Jump Street Christopher Episode: "Buddy System" 1992 Wings Marty Episode: "Noses Off"1993The Legend of Prince ValiantEricVoice role; episode: "The Parting" Frogs! Arlo Anderson Television film 1994 Birdland Scott McKenzie 2 episodes 1994–2000 Party of Five Will McCorkle 70 episodes 1996–1997 Goode Behavior Garth 22 episodes 2001 First Years Seth Kolatch Episode: "...And Then You Die" Band of Brothers Sergeant 1st Class Donald Malarkey 10 episodes 2003–2009 ER Dr. Archie Morris 112 episodes 2005–present American Dad! Steve Smith/various voices Voice role; 366 episodes 2010 Dexter Alex Tilden Episode: "In the Beginning" 2011 NCIS Detective Danny Price Episode: "Baltimore" Harry's Law ADA Ben Episode: "Purple Hearts"2011–2020 Family Guy Kevin Swanson/Michael Pulaski/Michael Bublé Voice role; 13 episodes 2012 Suits Thomas Walsh Episode: "All In" The High Fructose Adventures of Annoying Orange Larry the Donut Voice role; episode: "Generic Holiday Special"2012–2014 Republic of Doyle Jimmy O'Rourke 4 episodes 2013 Criminal Minds Donnie Bidwell Episode: "Carbon Copy" 2013–2017NCIS: Los Angeles Special Agent Dave Flynn 3 episodes 2014 Shameless Doctor Zabel Episode: "Iron City"A Lesson in RomanceMike MillsTelevision filmThe Santa ConJohn Guthrie 2015 Justified Seabass 6 episodes 2016 Law & Order: Special Victims Unit Thomas Zimmerman Episode: "Sheltered Outcasts" 2017–2022 The Orville Lieutenant Gordon Malloy 36 episodes 2024–2026 Ted Matty Bennett 15 episodes
Video games Year Title Role Notes 2022 Warped Kart Racers Steve Smith Archival Recording
Discography
Albums 1989: Scott Grimes (A&M/PolyGram) 2005: Livin' on the Run (Velocity) 2010: Drive'' (Madjak)
Singles Year Single Chart Positions Album US AC 1989 "I Don't Even Mind" 34Scott Grimes "Show Me the Way to Your Heart" — 2005 "Sunset Blvd" 18 Livin' on the Run "Livin' on the Run" 34
Awards and nominations Year Award Category Work Result 1985Young Artist Award Exceptional Performance By a Young Actor in a Television Special or Mini-Series It Came Upon the Midnight Clear 1986 Exceptional Performance by a Young Actor Starring in a Feature Film – Comedy or Drama Critters Exceptional Performance by a Young Actor in a New Television Comedy or Drama Series Together We Stand 1987 Exceptional Performance by a Young Actor in a Television Comedy Series Nothing Is Easy Outstanding Young Actor/Actress/Ensemble in Animation Voice-Over Potato Head Kids Saturn Awards Best Performance by a Younger Actor Critters 1989Young Artist Award Best Young Actor Guest-Starring in a Syndicated Family Comedy, Drama, or Special Frog Most Promising Young Vocal Recording Artist: Actor 1991 Outstanding Hosts for a Youth Variety or Game Show Wide World of Kids
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