Griffin has worked in the film industry as a writer, actor and producer. His most notable achievement is co-writing The Baytown Outlaws, with Barry Battles, which stars Billy Bob Thornton (Slingblade), Clayne Crawford (Rectify, Lethal Weapon) and Travis Fimmell (Vikings). The script landed on the 2009 black list. After spending numerous years in Los Angles, Griffin now resides in Alabama.