Quick Info
| Profession | Actor |
|---|---|
| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 16/04/1974 |
| Age | 52 years (died on 22, May, 2026) |
| Birthplace | New York City, USA |
| Date of Death | 22/05/2026 |
Latest News about Grizz Chapman
22/05/2026
Grizz Chapman, the actor best known for his role as Grizz on NBC's Emmy-winning comedy '30 Rock', passed away at the age of 52. He died peacefully in his sleep on May 22, 2026, in New York City after years of battling chronic kidney disease and undergoing dialysis treatment. His cousin, Donte Harrison, announced the news via social media, confirming that Chapman had spent years fighting illness before his passing.
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Bio/Wiki
| Birth Name | Mack D. Chapman |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Grizzwald "Grizz" Chapman |
| Famous for | His recurring role as Grizz on the NBC series 30 Rock |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 6' 11" (211 cm) |
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| Eye Colour | Black |
| Hair Colour | Black |
Personal Life
| Religion | Christianity |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Marriage Date | Year, 2002 |
Family
| Wife/Spouse | Diana Chapman |
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| Children | Two children |
Career
| Debut Film | The Cobbler (2014) as Tino |
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| TV | 30 Rock (2006) as Grizz |
| Last Film | Money Monster (2016) |
Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/grizz30rock/ | |
| https://www.facebook.com/profile.php | |
| YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/user/grizzchroniclez |
| https://x.com/Grizz30rock |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Grizz Chapman was born and raised in Brooklyn. | |
| 2. He was known for his towering height of nearly 7 feet. | |
| 3. Before entering the entertainment industry, he worked as a bouncer at a strip club in USA. | |
| 4. He met comedian Tracy Morgan, who helped him in entering the entertainment industry. | |
| 5. In 2006, Grizz made his acting breakthrough on the NBC sitcom 30 Rock as Grizz. | |
| 6. Grizz appeared in around 80 episodes across all seven seasons of 30 Rock. | |
| 7. During the late 2000s, Grizz struggled with severe hypertension and kidney cancer. | |
| 8. In December 2009, Chapman appeared on The Dr. Oz Show and discussed his kidney diseases. | |
| 9. He officially became a spokesperson for the National Kidney Foundation on 31 March 2010. | |
| 10. In July 2010, after spending months undergoing dialysis treatment, Chapman received a kidney transplant. | |
| 11. In 2012, he launched his own YouTube comedy project titled 'Grizz Chroniclez.' | |
| 12. In December 2024, Grizz's home in Woodbridge, Virginia was heavily damaged after a tractor-trailer crashed into it. |