8 Things You Didn’t Know About Griffin Santopietro

Griffin Santopietro is only 16 years old, yet he’s already amassed a substantial amount of acting experience. After making his on-screen debut in 2016, he landed a life-changing role as Anthony LaRusso in the series Cobra Kai just two years later.

Although almost everything about him is available on the internet, we have some interesting unknown facts about him that you most likely were unaware of.

8 Things You Didn’t Know About Griffin Santopietro

1. Lived His Life In Connecticut

Griffin was born in Maine but has spent the majority of his life in Connecticut. Griffin has found that living in the Constitution State allows him to quickly go to New York City for auditions and other acting opportunities.

2. Supporter Of the Black Lives Matter Movement

Griffin may be young, but he already knows who he is and what he believes in. He has utilized his position to express his support for the Black Lives Matter movement and the battle to abolish racism in general.

3. Already Familiar With Karate Kid Before His Audition For Cobra Kai

Griffin had no idea when any of the Karate Kid films were released, so no one could blame him if he hadn’t watched them. Surprisingly, he had seen them when he was younger. He informed NYC Castings. ^[1]

4. Fan Of Super Hero Movies

Griffin is grateful for the opportunities he has had thus far, but he is also looking forward to the future. He is a huge fan of superhero movies and would love to star in one someday. ^[2]

5. Took Karate Lessons

While Griffin and his Cobra Kai character have very little in common, one thing they do have in common is that they’ve both been around karate. Griffin took karate training as a child, though he acknowledges they didn’t last long. ^[3]

6. Weight Loss Reason In Cobra Kai

Griffin has slimmed down in comparison to prior seasons, as anyone who has seen Cobra Kai season four would notice. Some may have concluded he went on a weight loss trip on purpose, but this is not the case. While he began working out more frequently, he was just going through a growth spurt that caused him to lose weight.

7. Wishes To Meet Martin Luther King Jr

When asked whether there was anyone he would like to meet, dead or alive, Griffin told Naluda Magazine that he would like to meet Martin Luther King Jr. and hear his wisdom for the future. ^[4]

8. Gives Priority To His Privacy

Many people link being in the spotlight with wanting to display their entire lives. While this may be true for some celebrities, Griffin is not one of them. So far, he has proven to be a fairly private individual. He appears to prefer to focus on his career rather than his personal life.