Fans of the original 21 Jump Street were abuzz after a recent photo of one of the show’s iconic stars surfaced online, nearly 30 years after his TV debut.
The former teen heartthrob, now 59, who played Detective Dennis Booker alongside Johnny Depp, shared a shot of himself rocking out with a band on Instagram.
With long locks and a scruffy beard, his look was a far cry from the impeccably styled hair that defined his roles in the ’90s, including his spin-off Booker and the film If Looks Could Kill.
Yet fans couldn’t help but swoon, with one commenting, ‘You look super cool, still as handsome as ever.’
Can you guess who this mystery star is?
Fans of the original 21 Jump Street were abuzz after a recent photo of one of the show’s iconic stars surfaced online, nearly 30 years after his TV debut; (pictured 2022)
The former teen heartthrob, now 59, who played Detective Dennis Booker alongside Johnny Depp, shared a shot of himself rocking out with a band on Instagram; (pictured August)
If you guessed Richard Grieco, you’re right!
Now, it seems this former actor has left Hollywood behind, focusing instead on music and surrealist art.
According to Grieco’s website, he’s kept a low profile for years, dedicating himself fully to his art.
His style, which he calls ‘Abstract Emotionalism,’ blends elements of abstract art with hints of expressionism, surrealism, and cubism, drawing fans from around the world.
‘And over the years he has kept a very low profile to aggressively concentrate on his art work,’ the site notes.
‘Although his work [is] most often categorised as abstract, you will also see forms of expressionism, surrealism, and cubism just to name a few.’
Grieco reprised his role as Officer Booker in the 2014 film 22 Jump Street, starring alongside Channing Tatum and Jonah Hill.
Additionally, he made an appearance in the hit series It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia.
Grieco initially attended college on a football scholarship but left after two years when he was signed by Elite Agency.
With long locks and a scruffy beard, Richard Grieco’s look was a far cry from the impeccably styled hair that defined his roles in the ’90s, including his spin-off Booker and the film If Looks Could Kill; (pictured 1989)
His guest stint on 21 Jump Street ultimately led to his promotion to a regular cast member in 1988, coinciding with Johnny Depp’s decision to reduce his involvement in the series
Grieco reprised his role as Officer Booker in the 2014 film 22 Jump Street, starring alongside Channing Tatum and Jonah Hill
Grieco pursued his acting dreams after modeling and secured his first television role as Rick Gardner on the ABC daytime drama One Life to Live, where he starred from 1986 to 1987; (pictured 2023)
His modeling career quickly took off as he landed high-profile advertisements for renowned brands like Calvin Klein and Armani.
Grieco pursued his acting dreams after modeling and secured his first television role as Rick Gardner on the ABC daytime drama One Life to Live, where he starred from 1986 to 1987.
After moving to Los Angeles, he made guest appearances, including a notable role on Who’s the Boss? as Tony Danza’s long-lost cousin.
His guest stint on 21 Jump Street ultimately led to his promotion to a regular cast member in 1988, coinciding with Johnny Depp’s decision to reduce his involvement in the series.
