Gil Grissom
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Born | Santa Monica, California | August 17, 1956
Gilbert Arthur Grissom (born August 17, 1956
Appearances
Series regular
Petersen appeared in every episode of the original series' first eight seasons, with the exceptions of:
- Season 5: "Hollywood Brass"
- Season 6: "Gum Drops", "The Unusual Suspect"
- Season 7: "Sweet Jane", "Redrum"
Petersen then appeared in the first ten episodes of the ninth season, before departing the main cast.
Petersen is part of the main cast for the first season of the sequel, CSI: Vegas.
Guest star
Following his departure from the main cast, Petersen reprised his role on five occasions.
- Voice
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- Season 09: "Turn, Turn, Turn"
- Season 13: "Wild Flowers", "Dead Air"
- On screen
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- Season 11: "The Two Mrs. Grissoms"
Petersen also guest starred in "Immortality," CSI's feature-length series finale.
Peterson also guest stars as Gil Grissom in the TV series Without a Trace in Season 6, episode 6.
Creation
Anthony E. Zuiker, who created the show, loosely based Grissom on real life Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department criminalist Daniel Holstein.[2] Zuiker was "fascinated" by Holstein, who, like Grissom, kept maggots and pig's blood in his refrigerator.[3] Holstein worked as a consultant for the show.[2] Zuiker originally named the character Gil Sheinbaum,[4] but after he became part of the cast, William Petersen requested the name to be changed. Petersen and Zuiker decided to rename the character "Grissom," after astronaut Gus Grissom, of whom Petersen was a great admirer.[5] The name Gil came from one of the actor's hobbies, fishing.[5]
In 2000,
Development
Gil Grissom first appears in
Character background
Early life
Grissom was born as an only child to a middle-class family in
Gil's mother, Betty, who became deaf as a result of the genetic disorder otosclerosis, was responsible for his love of books. As a result of his mother's deafness, Gil became fluent in American Sign Language in order to be able to communicate with her.
In the earlier seasons of CSI, it becomes clear that Gil is also beginning to lose his hearing as well; eventually he requires surgery to fully restore his hearing.
Grissom earned his
In the
Career
Grissom became a crime scene investigator around 1985 (Grissom mentioned in "Living Doll", which first aired on May 17, 2007, that he had been a crime scene investigator for 22 years). Grissom once mentioned losing a body while in Minneapolis, implying he spent time there before taking a job in Las Vegas.[13] This was mentioned again when he works with his former mentor, Dr. Phillip Gerard, played by Raymond J. Barry, stating that he used to work for him in Hennepin County, whose seat is Minneapolis.[14]
He became the night shift team supervisor for the Las Vegas CSI unit on the second episode of the series, after
Grissom announced his retirement just as evidence comes to light that the Dick and Jane Killer, a
Departure
After reuniting with Sara Sidle, Grissom presumably remains in Costa Rica for a short time, before guest-lecturing at the Sorbonne, as noted in the tenth season. During the series' eleventh season, Grissom begins consulting for the Peruvian government on the etymology [clarification needed] and physicality of the Inca [citation needed]. It is during this time that Sara and Grissom divorce, citing geographical differences. He later joins a group dedicated to protecting fish and wildlife in the Pacific, a role described as a "CSI at sea." After his activities lead him to the Port of San Diego, Grissom reunites with Willows and the CSI team in order to consult on a series of bombings in Las Vegas. During this case, he reconciles with Sidle, and the two sail off together in order to continue his work as a wildlife advocate.
Return
Grissom and Sidle both returned in the sequel series CSI: Vegas.
Characterization
Personality
Early episodes revealed Grissom to be a witty, enthusiastic, and quirky scientist who had some sense of humor. He flirted regularly and seemed to be constantly in a
However, when he began to lose his hearing, Grissom retreated into himself and became easily irritated and unapproachable.[20] After his surgery, he lightened up a bit but never returned to the whimsical science nerd he once was.
Grissom is often regarded as well-educated but unusual in his approach toward his work and social life. In the series, some of his comments and actions can be seen to dumbfound his coworkers and superiors. His relationship with his subordinates in the office is portrayed as being a father figure to the team, but he is very professional in his work.
Despite being calm, Grissom can get angry when interrupted during an interrogation as seen in the season one episode "Table Stakes", when he berates Nick Stokes for calling him out of an interrogation.
In addition to being a
In the season two episode "Alter Boys", Grissom confides in a priest that he does not believe in the concept of
Although he is very dedicated to his job and sometimes goes to extremes in his investigations, his unwillingness to dabble in office politics often alienates his superiors and sometimes his subordinates.[24] He gets a lot of help in these areas from right-hand woman Catherine Willows, who is always trying to make him "look up from the microscope."[25][26]
Grissom claims to have never hired a prostitute for sex, stating that sex is intended to create a human emotional connection. He has also expressed distaste for carrying a firearm when in the field, a tendency that has brought several scoldings from coworker
He once listed his hobbies to Lady Heather: "I have outlets. I read. I study bugs. I sometimes even ride roller coasters."
Being an
When asked why he is a CSI, he responds, "Because the dead can't speak for themselves." This is one of his favorite expressions.[33]
Parallels with Sherlock Holmes
Gil Grissom has a more than passing similarity to
Grissom possesses a
Relationships with other characters
In the sixth-season episode "Bang-Bang", Grissom tells Doc Robbins, concerning a woman shot in the mouth, "This was someone who was emotionally close to her." Doc Robbins asks him if he has ever even been close to getting married. Grissom tells him about "Nicole Daley", who, like him, was interested in bugs. He goes on a bit about her, then says, "Second grade."
Grissom may not ask to take on the role of mentor, but it seems to happen naturally, going all the way back to
He also shares a good friendship with Dr.
His relationship with
Some fans have always expected to see a relationship between Grissom and Catherine Willows, in whom he is shown confiding many times, once even likening her to being his "wife."[36] The two were never more than very good friends, as the show's producers see them as more of brother and sister than lovers.[37] Catherine has many times encouraged Grissom to be more open and less self-absorbed,[26] and to pursue something with Sara Sidle.[38]
Grissom has been allegedly involved with forensic anthropologist Teri Miller[39] and with S&M parlor operator Lady Heather, whose "safeword" it has been suggested that he knows[40]—however, as all he says is "Heather, stop!" and "I'm saying stop," he evidently does not use it, as "stop" is never a safeword. Rather, this is a reference to the episode "Lady Heather's Box", in which she reminds Grissom that the submissive is in control; Grissom tells her when they begin kissing, "You can always say stop," and she replies, "So can you."
Sara Sidle
Since the
In season four, Grissom's true feelings are revealed in "Butterflied", an episode that centers entirely around him discovering his sentiments for Sara. It was then that he admitted not being able to risk his career to be with her.
In mid-season five, Sara is suspended for insubordination and she reveals to Grissom her tormented childhood. He refuses to fire her and has her working in every case of the next two seasons with him.[45]
It was not until the
Throughout
After Grissom leaves CSI, he goes to Costa Rica, in hopes of finding Sara. Once they see each other, they embrace in a passionate kiss, and Sara's return to CSI in the first episode of season ten reveals that she and Grissom are now married. In "
Reception
This fictional character has an extensive
Of more than 25,000 fan fictions written about CSI on FanFiction.Net, more than half include Gil Grissom.[59] There are also many other sites that update daily news about either Gil Grissom's status on CSI or William Petersen's activities in real life.[60][61]
On September 27, 2007, after CSI's season eight premiered, a miniature model of Gil Grissom's office (which he was seen building during
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation executive producer and showrunner
Succession
- Grissom initially appears as the Grave Shift Assistant Supervisor, a post he holds during "Pilot". He is succeeded by Catherine Willows.
- Grissom is then promoted to Grave Shift Supervisor, replacing Jim Brass. This is a post he holds from "Cool Change" to "One to Go". He is once again succeeded by Willows.
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Further reading
- ISBN 0-7566-2353-7
External links
- GSRForeverLove A Grissom and Sara Romance Fan Site[dead link]
- "The Sexiest Man in the Morgue", Slate, February 11, 2005