Gil Grissom

Gil Grissom
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation character
First appearanceOctober 6, 2000
(CSI 1x01, "Pilot")
Last appearanceDecember 8, 2021
(CSI: Vegas 1x10, "Signed, Sealed, Delivered")
Portrayed byWilliam Petersen
CityLas Vegas
Costa Rica
Paris
Peru
In-universe information
OccupationCrime Scene Investigator
University Lecturer
Wildlife Advocate
Entomologist
RankCSI Level III Supervisor
Entomology Specialist
Governmental Consultant
Freelance Consultant
Duration2000–2009, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2015, 2021
Seasons1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 13
Other AppearancesImmortality
Without a Trace (6)
CSI: Vegas
Born (1956-08-17) August 17, 1956 (age 68)
Santa Monica, California

Gilbert Arthur Grissom (born August 17, 1956[1]), Ph.D. is a fictional character portrayed by William Petersen on the CBS crime drama CSI: Crime Scene Investigation and its sequel, CSI: Vegas. Grissom is a forensic entomologist and for the series' first nine seasons, a CSI Level III Supervisor employed by the Las Vegas Police Department. He appeared in 193 episodes of the original series, where he was succeeded by Raymond Langston (Laurence Fishburne) and later D.B. Russell (Ted Danson). Grissom returned in the sequel series, CSI: Vegas, in 2021.

  1. ^ Source: Season 2, episode 13