Griffin Dunne— author, actor, and filmmaker — has released his memoir, The Friday Afternoon Club, which has quickly become a New York Times bestseller. Raised in Hollywood, Dunne's book intricately weaves together his upbringing with the profound influence of his family background. While beloved for his starring roles in iconic films like An American Werewolf in London and Martin Scorsese's After Hours, Dunne shines a light on his personal journey, filled with both glamorous encounters and poignant memories. As he reflects on his early life, Dunne shares stories of lavish parties hosted by his parents, where Hollywood elites mingled, shaping his understanding of fame and creativity. The memoir also bravely tackles the tragic narrative of his sister Dominique's murder, alongside heartfelt reflections on his friendship with Carrie Fisher, showcasing Dunne's ability to capture both the light and shadow of his extraordinary life.

The Golden Globe Award nominee Griffin Dunne continues to charm audiences and critics alike. Dunne can be seen on the HBO Max series The Girls On The Bus playing a New York Times editor inspired by the late David Carr. Before that, he was in the hit NBC series This Is Us, opposite Mandy Moore and Sterling K. Brown. Other credits include the Oscar-winning Dallas Buyer Buyers Club, as well as a starring role in Joey Soloway’s provocative Amazon Studios dramedy I Love Dick opposite Kevin Bacon and Kathryn Hahn.

In addition to acting and producing, Dunne made his directorial debut with the Oscar-nominated short film Duke of Groove (1995) and the film Addicted to Love with Meg Ryan, Practical Magic with Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman. His production company, Double Play Productions, was involved in several critically acclaimed films, including Running on Empty (1988) and White Palace (1990).

His Netflix documentary The Center Will Not Hold, about his aunt Joan Didion, provides an intimate family portrait of Didion's life and work through Dunne's unique perspective as her nephew and a fellow filmmaker. Dunne has said he felt an "awesome responsibility" in making the film about his aunt, given their close relationship and her stature as a writer. Before its Netflix release, it screened at film festivals, including the Woodstock Film Festival.

Dunne comes from a lineage of storytellers. Through his books and films, his willingness to share stories with vulnerability offers audiences a glimpse into humor and humanity.