Occupation: Night-shift supervisor of the Clark County, Nevada forensics team Primary field of study: Biology (UCLA) Specialization: Forensic Entomologist Status: Single
Affiliations: Clark County Nevada CSI (current)
William Petersen as Gilbert 'Gil' Grissom
Fictional biography: ..born August 17, 1956 in Santa Monica California
..father was a botanist, died when Gil was 9 years old
..mother ran an art gallery
..learned how to read lips and sign language as mother was deaf
..himself suffered from otosclerosis -- inherited from his mother -- which is a progressive degenerative condition of the temporal bone (located at the side & base of skull, supporting the temple) which can result in hearing loss. He has since undergone corrective surgery to address this condition.
Geek symptoms: ..developed healthy interest in natural sciences before the age of 9
..conducted necropsies on the cadavers of animals found in the streets to further his scientific knowledge
..created a body farm (where cadavers are studied during decomposition)
..attended boxing matches to observe bruising and blood spatters arising from injuries
..keeps bizarre specimens in his office: a radiated fetal pig and a two-headed scorpion
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Did you know: ..the character of Gil Grissom is loosely based on real-life criminalist Daniel Holstein of the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department.
..the name Gil Grissom originated as a tribute to William Peterson's hobby of fishing ("Gil") and astronaut Gus Grissom.
Character Appearances: ..The character Gil Grissom first appeared in CSI: Crime Scene Investigations Season1, Episode1 "Pilot" with original airdate of October 6, 2000.
..As a regular series character, Gil Grissom has appeared in all episodes save a handful until his eventual departure from the Series in Season 9.
Character Quotes:
.."I'm wrong all the time. It's how I get to 'right'."
.."Amazing how the sight of blood can clear a room." <click here to see more quotes>
Some über-neat stuff Gil Grissom would most likely have:
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Your Desktop Bedecked with Horrors !!
Desktop Carnivorous Plant Set
At work where minutes often last hours and hours become days, you need to be entertained. You don't want your neurons to prematurely atrophy. You crave stimulation. You crave a Carnivorous desktop plant set.
Perfect for the casual office worker who delights in watching insects slowly meet their makers as they are painfully digested by an engaging variety of meat-sucking flora. There's nothing quite like it. It's Darwin, and it's packed in a tight little bundle. <click to see more>
Zoom in on stuff 10 ~ 50x continuous; 200x
HiRes 1.3mp USB Digi Microscope
Capture 1.3 megapixels of incredibly high resolution images and video and display them on your PC via USB connection. View! Zoom! Snap a shot! Capture video -- streaming or time-lapse! Do all these at continuous magnification levels starting at
10 ~ 50x, and maximum of 200x.
Great for industrial inspection, science education, forensics analysis, crime scene investigation. The microscope is detachable from the stand to allow inspection of larger objects.
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Coz you don't wanna be Crossed
CSI Crime Scene Police Tape Necktie
This is a neck tie that makes a bold statement:
"Crime Scene: Do Not Enter".
Made of polyester microfiber. This item is a fabulous gift for people in law enforcement, emergency rescue, criminalistics (crime scene investigation).
Capture incredibly high quality images and video and display them on your PC via USB connection. View! Zoom! Snap a shot! Capture video -- streaming or time-lapse! Do all these at 3 magnification levels: 20x, 50x, and 200x
The microscope is detachable from the stand to allow inspection of larger objects.
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Digital Alcohol Breath Analyzer
AlcoHawk Digital Alcohol Detector
It's an incredibly compact breath alcohol screener, easy to carry in your pocket or link up to any keychain.
Are you safe to drive? The non-geek way is to bring up fingers to count. If you'd rather be numeric about it, take out your AlcoHawk and breathe into it. After 5 seconds, the 2-digit LED will display your Blood Alcohol Concentration.
A truly handy tool to help you say "Goodbye to DUI!" <click to see more>
Up Close, and Closer.. and Closer yet
LED Lighted Dual Lens Magnifying Glass
You could write "A Tale of Two Cities" on a piece of tortellini with this triple magnifier visor. It magnifies from 2.2X to 8X. It has a permanent 2.2X lens, a flip-down lens, and a flip-down loupe. Separate white LEDs at each temple, powered by 2 AAAs each which aren't included. The whole thing is in a black plastic visor, 7-3/4" wide x 5-1/4" deep with a flexible plastic strap held by a hook-and-loop closure. Opens to 9" max diameter and has coated acrylic lenses.
This fun and sexy costume is ideal for halloween parties and also for adult role-playing experience. The costume set comes in women's sizes from X-Small to Medium for a tight, sexy fit. Package includes the jumpsuit and the cap.
This compact multi-tool design features a high-quality 420 HC Stainless steel blade with thumb stud for easy one-handed opening. Also contains a bit driver (with additional bit tips), bottle opener, can opener and folding carabiner clip - all neatly tucked into a comfortable handle with rubber inserts for maximum portability.
Multi-tool features: Stainless steel blade, Bottle opener, Carabiner, Can opener, Bit driver (3bits can be attached at once), Bit holder, Nylon belt sheath. <click to see more>
Lets you magnify AND work with both hands
"Third Hand" Adjustable
Parts Holder with Magnification
If you ever had to do delicate work on something tiny, you might have felt something like this: it's bad enough that you have to hold your tools by the fingernails, but you also have to hold steady your magnifier, light source, and the thing you're working on. You surely must have wished that you had an extra pair of hands.
Well, before you do like Dr. Octopus and wear bionic tentacles, check out this 'handy' tool. It's perfect when you gotta do some delicate soldering. <click to see more>
Zoom in on stuff - up to 200x
USB Microscope - QX5
This nifty gadget connects to your PC USB port with simple plug and play operation (software included). View! Take snapshots! Capture video -- streaming or time-lapse! Do all these at 3 magnification levels: 10x, 60x, and 200x
This microscope also comes with accessories for handling your specimens, and is detachable from the stand to allow inspection of large objects.
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CSI. Just like the real deal.
CSI Embroidered Cap
This fine CSI memorabilia cap features 3D puff embroidery and an adjustable Velcro closure at back. The Low-profile 6-panel hat gives proper fashion treatment to such an enduring commonplace item such as a bullcap. The pre-shaped bill and multiple embroidery locations are sure to make this a distinct item, easily recognizable and admired even from a distance.
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This miraculous gel, derived from a NASA Space experiment, serves as both habitat and nutrition for your ants - allowing you to watch in awe as they turn a brick of aqua-blue gel into a fascinating colony of tunnels. Never before have you been so capable of watching these awesome creatures at work. <click to see more>
A Space-Age Habitat For Antkind!!
AntWorks - Space Age Ant Habitat
Fascinating creatures ants. They can lift up to 20x their body weight! They have two stomachs and three eyes! They also have uncanny communication skills and amazing abilities to work together to achieve a common goal.
This miraculous gel, derived from a NASA Space experiment, serves as both habitat and nutrition for your ants - allowing you to watch in awe as they turn a brick of aqua-blue gel into a fascinating colony of tunnels. Never before have you been so capable of watching these awesome creatures at work. <click to see more>
A Space-Age Habitat For Antkind!!
AntWorks - Space Age Ant Habitat
Fascinating creatures ants. They can lift up to 20x their body weight! They have two stomachs and three eyes! They also have uncanny communication skills and amazing abilities to work together to achieve a common goal.
This miraculous gel, derived from a NASA Space experiment, serves as both habitat and nutrition for your ants - allowing you to watch in awe as they turn a brick of aqua-blue gel into a fascinating colony of tunnels. Never before have you been so capable of watching these awesome creatures at work. <click to see more>
A Space-Age Habitat For Antkind!!
AntWorks - Space Age Ant Habitat
Fascinating creatures ants. They can lift up to 20x their body weight! They have two stomachs and three eyes! They also have uncanny communication skills and amazing abilities to work together to achieve a common goal.
This miraculous gel, derived from a NASA Space experiment, serves as both habitat and nutrition for your ants - allowing you to watch in awe as they turn a brick of aqua-blue gel into a fascinating colony of tunnels. Never before have you been so capable of watching these awesome creatures at work. <click to see more>
A Space-Age Habitat For Antkind!!
AntWorks - Space Age Ant Habitat
Fascinating creatures ants. They can lift up to 20x their body weight! They have two stomachs and three eyes! They also have uncanny communication skills and amazing abilities to work together to achieve a common goal.
This miraculous gel, derived from a NASA Space experiment, serves as both habitat and nutrition for your ants - allowing you to watch in awe as they turn a brick of aqua-blue gel into a fascinating colony of tunnels. Never before have you been so capable of watching these awesome creatures at work. <click to see more>
A Space-Age Habitat For Antkind!!
AntWorks - Space Age Ant Habitat
Fascinating creatures ants. They can lift up to 20x their body weight! They have two stomachs and three eyes! They also have uncanny communication skills and amazing abilities to work together to achieve a common goal.
This miraculous gel, derived from a NASA Space experiment, serves as both habitat and nutrition for your ants - allowing you to watch in awe as they turn a brick of aqua-blue gel into a fascinating colony of tunnels. Never before have you been so capable of watching these awesome creatures at work. <click to see more>
A Space-Age Habitat For Antkind!!
AntWorks - Space Age Ant Habitat
Fascinating creatures ants. They can lift up to 20x their body weight! They have two stomachs and three eyes! They also have uncanny communication skills and amazing abilities to work together to achieve a common goal.
This miraculous gel, derived from a NASA Space experiment, serves as both habitat and nutrition for your ants - allowing you to watch in awe as they turn a brick of aqua-blue gel into a fascinating colony of tunnels. Never before have you been so capable of watching these awesome creatures at work. <click to see more>
A Space-Age Habitat For Antkind!!
AntWorks - Space Age Ant Habitat
Fascinating creatures ants. They can lift up to 20x their body weight! They have two stomachs and three eyes! They also have uncanny communication skills and amazing abilities to work together to achieve a common goal.
This miraculous gel, derived from a NASA Space experiment, serves as both habitat and nutrition for your ants - allowing you to watch in awe as they turn a brick of aqua-blue gel into a fascinating colony of tunnels. Never before have you been so capable of watching these awesome creatures at work. <click to see more>
A Space-Age Habitat For Antkind!!
AntWorks - Space Age Ant Habitat
Fascinating creatures ants. They can lift up to 20x their body weight! They have two stomachs and three eyes! They also have uncanny communication skills and amazing abilities to work together to achieve a common goal.
This miraculous gel, derived from a NASA Space experiment, serves as both habitat and nutrition for your ants - allowing you to watch in awe as they turn a brick of aqua-blue gel into a fascinating colony of tunnels. Never before have you been so capable of watching these awesome creatures at work. <click to see more>
A Space-Age Habitat For Antkind!!
AntWorks - Space Age Ant Habitat
Fascinating creatures ants. They can lift up to 20x their body weight! They have two stomachs and three eyes! They also have uncanny communication skills and amazing abilities to work together to achieve a common goal.
This miraculous gel, derived from a NASA Space experiment, serves as both habitat and nutrition for your ants - allowing you to watch in awe as they turn a brick of aqua-blue gel into a fascinating colony of tunnels. Never before have you been so capable of watching these awesome creatures at work. <click to see more>
A Space-Age Habitat For Antkind!!
AntWorks - Space Age Ant Habitat
Fascinating creatures ants. They can lift up to 20x their body weight! They have two stomachs and three eyes! They also have uncanny communication skills and amazing abilities to work together to achieve a common goal.
This miraculous gel, derived from a NASA Space experiment, serves as both habitat and nutrition for your ants - allowing you to watch in awe as they turn a brick of aqua-blue gel into a fascinating colony of tunnels. Never before have you been so capable of watching these awesome creatures at work. <click to see more>
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