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Joel Gretsch is listed as a film actor and television actor. Born on December 20, 1963, Joel Gretsch is from St. Cloud, Minnesota, United States. That works out to 62 years old in 2026.
My Take
What I admire about Joel Gretsch is his quiet reliability. He never demanded the spotlight, yet across The 4400, V, and a long parade of procedurals like CSI, NCIS and Burn Notice, his presence steadied every scene he entered. That kind of actor is the connective tissue of American television, the one casting directors trust to ground a story without stealing it. Coming from St. Cloud, Minnesota, he carries an unpretentious solidity that reads as genuine on camera. Married to actress Melanie Shatner since 1999, he seems as steady off screen as on it, and I think his understated craft deserves far more credit than it usually gets.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Joel Gretsch
- Name (Japanese)
- ジョエル・グレッチ
- Reading
- じょえる・ぐれっち
- Born
- December 20, 1963 (age 62)
- Origin
- St. Cloud, Minnesota, United States
- Occupation
- film actor / actor / television actor
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Sagittarius / Rabbit
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Frequently asked questions
When was Joel Gretsch born?
Joel Gretsch was born on December 20, 1963 and is 62 years old.
Where is Joel Gretsch from?
Joel Gretsch is from St. Cloud, Minnesota, United States.
What does Joel Gretsch do?
Joel Gretsch works as film actor, actor, television actor.
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