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Richard E. Grant

Richard E. Grant

88 titles Acting May 05, 1957 Mbabane, Swaziland [now Eswatini]

Richard E. Grant, originally Richard Grant Esterhuysen, was born on May 5, 1957, in Swaziland. He is a prominent English actor and presenter whose career spans several decades. Grant first captured the attention of audiences with his memorable performance as Withnail in the cult classic film *Withnail and I* (1987). His portrayal of Jack Hock in Marielle Heller’s 2018 drama *Can You Ever Forgive Me?* earned him widespread acclaim, including the Independent Spirit Award for Best Supporting Male, along with nominations for prestigious accolades such as the Academy Award, BAFTA, Golden Globe, and Screen Actors Guild Award for Best Supporting Actor.

Throughout his career, Grant has showcased his versatility in a wide range of films. His notable works include *Warlock* (1989), *Henry & June* (1990), *Hudson Hawk* (1991), *Bram Stoker’s Dracula* (1992), *The Age of Innocence* (1993), *The Portrait of a Lady* (1996), *The Little Vampire* (2000), *Gosford Park* (2001), *Penelope* (2006), *The Iron Lady* (2011), *Jackie* (2016), *Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker* (2019), and more recently, *Saltburn* (2023). In addition to his film work, Grant has made significant contributions to television, appearing in series such as *Frasier* (2004), *Dig* (2015), *Game of Thrones* (2016), *Hang Ups* (2018), *A Series of Unfortunate Events* (2019), and *Suspect* (2022).

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