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Heroes' Greg Grunberg: My Son Is My Hero

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Heroes' Greg Grunberg: My Son Is My Hero

Originally posted 06/11/2008 06:40PM

He's played a CIA agent on Alias and now fights crime as a mind-reading police officer on Heroes. But Greg Grunberg says he's not the star in the family.

"Jake is my hero, he really is," Grunberg, 41, tells PEOPLE about his 12-year-old son, who has epilepsy. "He doesn't let anything stop him, and to deal with everything with your head up high, that to me is a true hero."

His son has been the inspiration behind his involvement in raising awareness about the neurological disorder, which includes raising funds for pediatric epilepsy research.

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Hayden Panettiere to Sing with Greg Grunberg's Band | Hayden Panettiere

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Hayden Panettiere to Sing with Greg Grunberg's Band

Originally posted 07/18/2007 02:00PM

Heroes cheerleader Hayden Panettiere – who is also a budding singer – will make a guest appearance with fellow cast member Greg Grunberg's all-star Band From TV this weekend, she confirms to PEOPLE.

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Heroes' Greg Grunberg Leads All-Star Band | Greg Grunberg

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Heroes' Greg Grunberg Leads All-Star Band

Originally posted 03/25/2007 08:25PM

Reading minds is a super power that really comes in handy for a down-on-his-luck cop like Matt Parkman, the role actor Greg Grunberg plays on NBC's Heroes.

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