Ethan Embry

Actor, Producer, Cinematographer

Birthdate: Jun 13, 1978

Birthplace: Huntington Beach, California, USA

Ethan Embry was born Ethan Philan Randall on June 13, 1978, in Huntington Beach, California, to Karen and Charles Randall. Before he started acting in movies, Ethan appeared in more than 100 TV and radio commercials. In 1991, at the age of 13, he appeared in three films and has continued acting ever since. On average, Ethan released or filmed at least two films per year, which continued up until 1999, when he filmed about five films.

Ethan spent most of his childhood in Southern California growing up with his older brother, Aaron (said to be one of the best musicians in LA), and his little sister, Kessia. In 1998, he bought a home of his own.

In the fall of 1999, Ethan co-starred as Sebastian in the short-lived CBS sitcom Work with Me (1999). Sadly, due to a lack of ratings, the show ended after only four episodes. 1999, however, did bring a happy event; Ethan's then-wife, Amelinda Smith, gave birth to their first child, whom they named Cogeian, after the Latin word "cogeo," which means "to think over."

In the fall of 2000, Ethan starred as Derek Barnes in FreakyLinks (2000) on FOX. Thirteen episodes were shot, but the series was soon canceled after its debut. Later success includes a role as Detective Frank Smith on Dick Wolf's remake of the classic series Dragnet (2003), a part in the recent cult classic Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle (2004), and a guest-starring role in the series Numb3rs (2005).

He has been married to actresses Amelinda Smith, with whom he has one child, and Sunny Mabrey.

Known For

Sweet Home Alabama
Sweet Home Alabama

(2002)

That Thing You Do!
That Thing You Do!

(1996)

Vegas Vacation
Vegas Vacation

(1997)

Disturbing Behavior
Disturbing Behavior

(1998)

Ethan Embry Movies

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Upcoming (1)

  • 2026 |

    By Any Means

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Previous (46)

  • 2026 |

    Scream 7

    asMarco
  • 2025 |

    Christy

    asJohnny Salters
  • 2025 |

    Safe House

    asSorello
  • 2022 |
    Last Seen Aliveas Knuckles
  • 2021 |

    Dutch

    asDoyle Standish
  • 2018 |

    First Man

    asPete Conrad
  • 2018 |

    Blindspotting

    asOfficer Molina
  • 2016 |
    Fashionistaas Eric
  • 2015 |
    Bereaveas Tommy
  • 2015 |
    Convergenceas Daniel
  • 2015 |
    Echoes of Waras Seamus Riley
  • 2015 |
    The Devil's Candyas Jesse Hellman
  • 2014 |
    Night of the Wolfas Will
  • 2013 |
    Cheap Thrillsas Vince
  • 2013 |
    Armed Responseas Kevin
  • 2013 |
    The House Across the Streetas Tom
  • 2012 |
    Ordinary Manas Jason Watts
  • 2011 |
    The Reunionas Leo Carey
  • 2010 |
    The Kane Files: Life of Trialas Jace Olsen
  • 2008 |
    Heart of a Dragonas Lee
  • 2008 |
    Player 5150as Joey
  • 2008 |
    Eagle Eyeas Agent Toby Grant
  • 2008 |

    Eagle Eye

    asAgent Toby Grant
  • 2007 |
    Vacancyas Mechanic
  • 2005 |
    Standing Stillas Donovan
  • 2005 |
    Pizzaas Matt Firenze
  • 2004 |
    Harold & Kumar Go to White Castleas Billy Carver
  • 2003 |
    Timelineas Josh Stern
  • 2002 |
    Theyas Sam Burnside
  • 2002 |
    Sweet Home Alabamaas Bobby Ray
  • 2002 |

    Sweet Home Alabama

    asBobby Ray
  • 2001 |
    Relative Evilas Bobby
  • 2001 |
    Rennie's Landingas Trevor Logan
  • 2001 |
    Who Is A.B.?
  • 1998 |
    Montanaas Jimmy
  • 1998 |
    Disturbing Behavioras Allen Clark
  • 1998 |

    Disturbing Behavior

    asAllen Clark
  • 1998 |
    Can't Hardly Waitas Preston Meyers
  • 1998 |
    Dancer, Texas Pop. 81as Squirrel
  • 1997 |
    Vegas Vacationas Rusty Griswold
  • 1996 |
    That Thing You Do!as The Bass Player
  • 1995 |
    Evolveras Kyle Baxter
  • 1995 |
    Empire Recordsas Marc
  • 1994 |
    Season of Changeas Bobby Bascomb
  • 1993 |
    A Far Off Placeas Harry Winslow
  • 1991 |
    All I Want for Christmasas Ethan O'Fallon
Ethan Embry: Biography, Movies, Net Worth & Photos