Timothy Granaderos

Timothy Granaderos (born September 9, 1986) is an American actor and model. He is known for his portrayals of Ash Franklin in the thriller web seriesTagged (2016–18), Taylor Price in the TV series In the Vault (2017), and Montgomery de la Cruz in the Netflix teen drama series 13 Reasons Why (2017–20). He is currently dating Margaux Brooke.

Early life and education

Granaderos was born in Ypsilanti, Michigan, and raised in Portage, Michigan. He later moved to Los Angeles to pursue modeling and acting. Granaderos is half Filipino.[1] His father is a Filipino of the Chavacano ethnic group from Zamboanga admixture.[2][3][4] Granaderos graduated from Portage Northern High School and later attended Michigan State University, where he majored in advertising and played on the Michigan State Spartans men's soccer team.[5][6]

Career

Acting

Before beginning his acting career, he worked as a production assistant on the short film Committed. In 2016, he played Ash Franklin in the web series Tagged. He also appeared in the TV show In the Vault as Taylor Price.

Granaderos made recurring appearances in the first two seasons of 13 Reasons Why. He was promoted to series regular for season 3. Granaderos had originally auditioned for the roles of Justin Foley, Tony Padilla and Jeff Atkins, before being cast as Montgomery De La Cruz.[7]

He was represented by Silver Mass Entertainment and AKA Talent Agency.[8]

Modeling

Granaderos is represented by One Management,[9] and appeared in various commercials and print ads.[10] He also supported and modeled for a clothing company called "hnly".[11]

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRoleNotes
2015Killing AnimalsNick Dobbs
We Are Your FriendsPreppy Guy # 1
2016The StandoffJack Guthrie
2017The ArcherDaniel
2020Keep Hope AliveHank Alvaro
2021Untitled Horror MovieKipAlso executive producer
Plan BXander
2022Who Invited ThemTom
Devil's WorkshopClayton
2024Good Bad ThingsMarco
2026The RemedyJason
TBAThe SacrificeMike

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
2013Lab RatsGriffinEpisode: "Llama Drama"
2014CSI: Crime Scene InvestigationTeen BoyEpisode: "De Los Muertos"
Liv and MaddieMailmanEpisode: "Flashback-A-Rooney"
2015UndateableJakeEpisode: "Candace's Boyfriend Walks Into a Bar"
Studio CityMateoTelevision film
Chasing LifeGabeEpisodes: "Truly Madly Deeply", "The Last W"
2016RosewoodLane PivenEpisode: "Forward Motion & Frat Life"
2016–18TaggedAsh FranklinSeasons 1–3 (main), web series; 28 episodes
2017The TwinDerek / TylerTelevision film
In the VaultTaylor PriceSeason 1 (main), 8 episodes
2017, 2019RunawaysLucasEpisodes: "Reunion", "Fifteen", "Cheat the Gallows"
2017–2013 Reasons WhyMontgomery "Monty" de la CruzSeasons 1–2 (recurring), seasons 3–4 (main); 43 episodes
2018How May We Hate You?Television film
2019BetchTimEpisode: "I think I'm just gonna have to play all the lesbians"
2020Room 104HunterEpisode: "Foam Party"
2021The Sex Lives of College GirlsHaydenEpisode: "That Comment Tho"
2022Buried in BarstowTravisTelevision film
2023Walker: IndependenceShane5 episodes
2024S.W.A.T.Jeb WebberEpisode: "Family Man"

Music videos

YearArtistTitle
2011Selena Gomez & the Scene"Love You like a Love Song"
2015Tamara Laurel"Whiskey"
2017Fall Out Boy"Champion"

References

  1. Rodriguez, Victoria (May 30, 2018). "'13 Reasons Why' Timothy Granaderos Interview". Seventeen. Archived from the original on April 7, 2023. Retrieved June 6, 2022.
  2. Chavez, Yong (June 14, 2021). "Fil-Am actor Timothy Granaderos seeks roles that reflect his roots". ABS-CBN. Archived from the original on February 15, 2022. Retrieved June 6, 2022.
  3. Larena, Maximilian; et al. (March 22, 2021). "Multiple migrations to the Philippines during the last 50,000 years". Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America. 118 (13): 35. doi:10.1073/pnas.2026132118. PMC 8020671. PMID 33753512.
  4. Diaz, Casimiro (1890). "XV. Zamboanga City History". Conquests of the Filipinas Islands. Archived from the original on February 28, 2021. Retrieved June 6, 2022.
  5. "Tim Granaderos – Men's Soccer". Michigan State University Athletics. Archived from the original on June 7, 2022. Retrieved June 6, 2022.
  6. Carlson, Caitlin (August 16, 2018). "Q&A: Timothy Granaderos". Furthermore from Equinox. Archived from the original on August 31, 2019.
  7. Koch, Kristin (May 21, 2018). "Everything You Need to Know About Monty in '13 Reasons Why' Season 2". Seventeen. Archived from the original on May 28, 2022. Retrieved June 6, 2022.
  8. Andreeva, Nellie; Petski, Denise (September 7, 2018). "'13 Reasons Why': Timothy Granaderos & Brenda Strong Upped To Series Regulars For Season 3 of Netflix Series". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on September 8, 2018. Retrieved October 28, 2019.
  9. "Timothy Granaderos". One Management. Archived from the original on August 15, 2020. Retrieved June 6, 2022.
  10. Conway, Jeff (June 20, 2018). "Timothy Granaderos – Finding Light in the Dark". CandidMagazine.com. Archived from the original on September 30, 2019. Retrieved October 28, 2019.
  11. Jan, Kevin (September 26, 2019). "Exclusive Interview: Pop-Culturalist Chats with Timothy Granaderos About Season 3 of 13 Reasons Why". Archived from the original on October 1, 2019. Retrieved June 6, 2022.