Trivia
- In 2006, Greg was nominated for a SAG Award for "Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture" for his movie Little Miss Sunshine.
- Greg had a memorable role on Friends as a professor who previously dated Ross' girlfriend. The girlfriend was played by Aisha Tyler. Aisha also worked as a Talk Soup host, like Greg did.
- Greg has two brothers named James Kinnear and Steve Kinnear.
- Greg is a member of the Alpha Tau Omega fraternity.
- Greg resides in Los Angeles.
- In 1998, Greg was nominated for "Best Actor in a Supporting Role" at the Academy Awards for his role in As Good as It Gets.
- In 1995, Greg appeared in a commercial for Eagle Talon and in 2004, Greg lent his voice in a TV commercial for Wendy's restaurants.
- Greg is bilingual and can speak fluent Greek and English.
- Greg has been married to Helen Labdon since May 1, 1999.
- Greg attended the University of Arizona in Tucson, Arizona and majored in Broadcast Journalism.
- Greg's parents are named Edward and Suzanne Kinnear.
- Greg is 5' 10".
- Greg has two daughters named Audrey Mae Kinnear and Lily Kathryn Kinnear. Audrey was born in 2007. Lily was born in 2003.
Quotes
- Greg: (About being glad that he's not typecast in Hollywood) like all things, it's a blessing and a curse. There is probably added simplicity to a career where you can be identified for the kinds of roles you can -- and should -- play as an actor. I am sure with me, it's the second or third meeting [for a role] that people come around and say, 'You know, he could do that.' I don't think a lot of times I am the obvious choice.
- Greg: (About raising his two daughters) I went to a Wiggles concert not too long ago – got down with them. The truth is, they don't watch a lot of TV. What I feel most protective of at this point is keeping them isolated from ... pop culture. I just want to allow that innocence to drag out a little bit further.
- Greg: Setting goals can blind you to opportunities. You might be trying to get to point C. When opportunity B comes, you don't even look at it because you're going straight to C. I've never had a clear road map. When things come along, I benefit.
- Greg: (On his school days) I was always explaining why my term papers were never on time. I think that's where I got my acting training!
