Benjamin Hayes Grier (born June 8, 2000)[1] is an American Internet personality. He became known for his popularity on Vine, a now-defunct video sharing service.
Hayes Grier | |
|---|---|
| Born | Benjamin Hayes Grier June 8, 2000 |
| Occupation | Internet personality |
| Years active | 2013–present |
Early life
editGrier is the third child of four in his family. His oldest brother, Will, completed his college football career in 2018 as the starting quarterback for West Virginia University and was chosen by the Carolina Panthers in the third round of the 2019 NFL draft. He has another older brother, Nash, who is also known for posting videos on Vine.[2]
Grier was a celebrity contestant on the 21st season of Dancing With The Stars, partnering with Emma Slater. Competing at age 15, he is the youngest male contestant to have ever been on the show.[3] On October 26 (Week 7), Grier and Slater were eliminated and finished the competition in 8th place, with the show's co-host, Tom Bergeron, remarking that he was "leaving on a night when he excelled."[4] Shortly after leaving the show, Grier signed a deal with Creative Artists Agency for media and publishing exposure[5] and announced that he'd be joining the Dancing With The Stars Tour in early 2015.[6] Hayes is also in the Hulu TV show called Freakish season one and has a reality show on the app go90 called Top Grier.[citation needed]
In November 2016, Grier released his first novel, Hollywood Days with Hayes.[7] In 2017, Verizon renewed Top Grier for two more seasons. The show revolves around the life of the 17-year old digital influencer and his family and friends.[8]
Personal life
editOn July 28, 2016 it was reported that Grier was involved in a dirt bike accident and was sent to the hospital.[9] He had several broken bones but was released two days later on July 30.[10]
On July 31, 2021, Grier was arrested on outstanding warrants from California. Grier was charged with felony conspiracy, common law robbery, and assault causing serious bodily injury, after allegedly assaulting a man and robbing him of his $1,200 cell phone.[11] The charges were dropped on November 1 due to insufficient evidence.[12]
Filmography
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | "I Look Good On You" by Bera | Himself | Music video |
| 2015 | "Can't Feel My Face" parody by Bart Baker | Himself | Featured in video |
| 2015 | "I Really Like You" parody by Bart Baker | Himself | Featured in video |
| 2015 | Dancing with the Stars | Himself | Contestant (season 21) |
| 2016 | Freakish | Noodle | Recurring role (season 1) |
| 2016–present | Top Grier | Himself | Lead role |
References
edit- ^ "Happy Birthday: Celebrate Hayes Griers 15 Cutest Pics". Twist Magazine. June 8, 2015. Archived from the original on September 23, 2015. Retrieved September 14, 2015.
- ^ Anglis, Jaclyn (September 8, 2015). "Who Are Hayes Grier's Siblings? This Family Definitely Represents #SiblingGoals". Bustle. Retrieved September 14, 2015.
- ^ "Hayes Grier now a star in more ways than one". The Charlotte Observer. September 11, 2015. Retrieved September 14, 2015.
- ^ "'DWTS': Social Media Star Hayes Grier Booted From Ballroom". ABC News. 2015-10-26. Retrieved 2015-11-26.
- ^ Stanley, T. L. "'Dancing With the Stars' recap: Halloween Night scares away Hayes Grier". Los Angeles Times. ISSN 0458-3035. Retrieved 2015-11-26.
- ^ "Hayes Grier & Alek Skarlatos Join the 'DWTS' Tour!". Hayes Grier & Alek Skarlatos Join the ‘DWTS’ Tour! | Alek Skarlatos, Dancing With the Stars, Hayes Grier : Bustle. 25 November 2015. Retrieved 2016-04-13.
- ^ AOL.com editors (16 October 2016). "Hayes Grier opens up about his new show, new book and new chapter in life". AOL News. Retrieved 18 October 2016.
{{cite news}}:|last1=has generic name (help) - ^ Spangler, Todd (2017-09-07). "Hayes Grier's 'Top Grier' Renewed for Two More Seasons on Verizon's Go90". Variety. Retrieved 2018-01-03.
- ^ Allison Takeda (July 28, 2016). "Hayes Grier Hospitalized after Crash with Fractured Ribs, Bruised Lung". Us Weekly. Retrieved July 29, 2016.
- ^ "Hayes Grier on Twitter". Retrieved 2016-07-31.
- ^ Marusak, Joe; Getzenberg, Alaina (July 31, 2021). "Internet hit, ex-'Dancing with the Stars' contestant Hayes Grier arrested in Charlotte". The Charlotte Observer. Retrieved August 1, 2021.
- ^ Carden, Curtis (November 1, 2021). "Charges dropped against internet personality Hayes Grier in Mecklenburg County". WCNC-TV. Retrieved December 11, 2021.
External links
edit- Hayes Grier at IMDb
- Hayes Grier on Instagram
