Richard E. Grant

Richard E. Grant

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Birthday

May 5, 1957(68 years old)

Place of Birth

Mbabane, Swaziland [now Eswatini]

Transalations

English,

Greek,

German,

Portuguese,

Polish,

Korean,

Mandarin,

Russian,

Mandarin,

Japanese,

Ukrainian,

Thai,

Serbian,

Persian,

Hindi,

Hebrew,

Malayalam,

Bulgarian,

Bengali,

Belarusian,

Arabic,

Azerbaijani,

Mandarin,

Armenian

Biography

Richard E. Grant (born Richard Grant Esterhuysen) is a Swaziland-born English actor and presenter. He made his film debut as Withnail in the comedy Withnail and I (1987). Grant received critical acclaim for his role as Jack Hock in Marielle Heller's drama film Can You Ever Forgive Me? (2018), winning various awards including the Independent Spirit Award for Best Supporting Male. He also received Academy Award, BAFTA, Golden Globe, and Screen Actors Guild Award nominations for Best Supporting Actor. Grant is also known for his roles in the feature films 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 Saltburn (2023). He is also known for his roles in television, including Frasier (2004), Dig (2015), Game of Thrones (2016), Hang Ups (2018), A Series of Unfortunate Events (2019), and Suspect (2022).

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Known For

L.A. StoryL.A. Story
65%

L.A. Story

08 Feb 1991
Attack of the Hollywood Clichés!Attack of the Hollywood Clichés!
59%

Attack of the Hollywood Clichés!

27 Sep 2021
The Story of an African FarmThe Story of an African Farm
49%

The Story of an African Farm

08 Oct 2004
Prêt-à-PorterPrêt-à-Porter
52%

Prêt-à-Porter

23 Dec 1994
Jack & SarahJack & Sarah
67%

Jack & Sarah

02 Jun 1995
The PlayerThe Player
72%

The Player

08 May 1992
Corpse BrideCorpse Bride
76%

Corpse Bride

12 Sep 2005
The Age of InnocenceThe Age of Innocence
70%

The Age of Innocence

10 Sep 1993
Gosford ParkGosford Park
68%

Gosford Park

26 Dec 2001
WarlockWarlock
62%

Warlock

01 Jun 1989
The Miracle MakerThe Miracle Maker
60%

The Miracle Maker

31 Mar 2000
The Little VampireThe Little Vampire
69%

The Little Vampire

27 Oct 2000
PenelopePenelope
67%

Penelope

01 Mar 2006
Garden of EdenGarden of Eden
49%

Garden of Eden

01 Jan 2008
The Secret Policeman's Ball: The Ball in the HallThe Secret Policeman's Ball: The Ball in the Hall
53%

The Secret Policeman's Ball: The Ball in the Hall

31 Oct 2006
Love HurtsLove Hurts
50%

Love Hurts

09 Sep 2009
Hudson HawkHudson Hawk
57%

Hudson Hawk

23 May 1991
Mountains of the MoonMountains of the Moon
65%

Mountains of the Moon

16 Feb 1990
Withnail & IWithnail & I
73%

Withnail & I

19 Jun 1987
Marvel Studios' 2021 Disney+ Day SpecialMarvel Studios' 2021 Disney+ Day Special
70%

Marvel Studios' 2021 Disney+ Day Special

12 Nov 2021
The Hound of the BaskervillesThe Hound of the Baskervilles
60%

The Hound of the Baskervilles

26 Dec 2002
CalliopeCalliope
70%

Calliope

06 Feb 1994
The MatchThe Match
58%

The Match

13 Aug 1999
An Audience with AdeleAn Audience with Adele
84%

An Audience with Adele

21 Nov 2021
The Portrait of a LadyThe Portrait of a Lady
59%

The Portrait of a Lady

17 Oct 1996
How to Get Ahead in AdvertisingHow to Get Ahead in Advertising
63%

How to Get Ahead in Advertising

05 May 1989
An Evening with Lily SavageAn Evening with Lily Savage

An Evening with Lily Savage

11 Nov 1996
Twelfth NightTwelfth Night
70%

Twelfth Night

25 Oct 1996
A Christmas CarolA Christmas Carol
69%

A Christmas Carol

05 Dec 1999
Monsieur N.Monsieur N.
63%

Monsieur N.

15 Jan 2003
Horrid Henry: The MovieHorrid Henry: The Movie
52%

Horrid Henry: The Movie

29 Jul 2011
Franz Kafka's It's a Wonderful LifeFranz Kafka's It's a Wonderful Life
69%

Franz Kafka's It's a Wonderful Life

01 Jan 1993
The Serpent's KissThe Serpent's Kiss
54%

The Serpent's Kiss

14 May 1997
The Cold Light of DayThe Cold Light of Day
49%

The Cold Light of Day

20 Aug 1996
Henry & JuneHenry & June
60%

Henry & June

28 Sep 1990
St. IvesSt. Ives
57%

St. Ives

01 Jan 1998
FosterFoster
67%

Foster

10 Feb 2011
The Coronation ConcertThe Coronation Concert
60%

The Coronation Concert

07 May 2023
Sotto il vestito niente - L'ultima sfilataSotto il vestito niente - L'ultima sfilata
48%

The Last Fashion Show

25 Mar 2011
Keep the Aspidistra FlyingKeep the Aspidistra Flying
60%

Keep the Aspidistra Flying

20 Nov 1997
Groundhog Dave 2Groundhog Dave 2

Groundhog Dave 2

07 Jan 2020
Jackboots on WhitehallJackboots on Whitehall
50%

Jackboots on Whitehall

08 Oct 2010
The Space: Theatre of SurvivalThe Space: Theatre of Survival

The Space: Theatre of Survival

07 Jun 2019
How to Stop Being a LoserHow to Stop Being a Loser
53%

How to Stop Being a Loser

18 Nov 2011
HildegardeHildegarde
45%

Hildegarde

10 Oct 2001
ZambeziaZambezia
62%

Zambezia

05 Jun 2012
Withnail and UsWithnail and Us
62%

Withnail and Us

04 Aug 1999
Master Moley by Royal InvitationMaster Moley by Royal Invitation
58%

Master Moley by Royal Invitation

16 Nov 2019
The Peculiar Memories of Bruce RobinsonThe Peculiar Memories of Bruce Robinson

The Peculiar Memories of Bruce Robinson

02 Aug 1999
Empire of the CensorsEmpire of the Censors
35%

Empire of the Censors

28 May 1995
Dom HemingwayDom Hemingway
58%

Dom Hemingway

14 Nov 2013
I Demand to Have Some Booze!I Demand to Have Some Booze!

I Demand to Have Some Booze!

01 Jan 1999
KhumbaKhumba
60%

Khumba

18 Jul 2013
Here Is the NewsHere Is the News

Here Is the News

05 Mar 1989
First NightFirst Night
30%

First Night

13 Oct 2010
Robert Altman in EnglandRobert Altman in England

Robert Altman in England

03 Feb 2002
The LessonThe Lesson
58%

The Lesson

07 Jul 2023
Queen & CountryQueen & Country
60%

Queen & Country

14 Sep 2014
A Royal Grand DesignA Royal Grand Design

A Royal Grand Design

30 Sep 2022
Death of a UnicornDeath of a Unicorn
65%

Death of a Unicorn

27 Mar 2025
Above and BeyondAbove and Beyond

Above and Beyond

29 Oct 2006
For No Good ReasonFor No Good Reason
69%

For No Good Reason

12 Oct 2012
SaltburnSaltburn
70%

Saltburn

16 Nov 2023
Dirty Weekenders in FranceDirty Weekenders in France

Dirty Weekenders in France

13 Apr 2014
The Other SideThe Other Side

The Other Side

29 Aug 1992
Killing Dad (Or How to Love Your Mother)Killing Dad (Or How to Love Your Mother)
35%

Killing Dad (Or How to Love Your Mother)

01 Sep 1989
Hard TimesHard Times
70%

Hard Times

29 Apr 1994
The Legends of Treasure IslandThe Legends of Treasure Island
80%

The Legends of Treasure Island

10 Sep 1993
WildwoodWildwood

Wildwood

Vem Var DraculaVem Var Dracula

Vem Var Dracula

02 Oct 1996
Words of the TitanicWords of the Titanic

Words of the Titanic

15 Apr 2012
ArgylleArgylle
60%

Argylle

31 Jan 2024
The Gospel of LukeThe Gospel of Luke
83%

The Gospel of Luke

01 Jan 2015
Honest Decent & TrueHonest Decent & True

Honest Decent & True

09 Feb 1986
NurembergNuremberg

Nuremberg

07 Nov 2025
TeethTeeth
67%

Teeth

25 Jan 2015
The Man Who Married HimselfThe Man Who Married Himself
80%

The Man Who Married Himself

03 Apr 2010
Savage HouseSavage House

Savage House

Sherlock: Case of EvilSherlock: Case of Evil
60%

Sherlock: Case of Evil

25 Oct 2002
Doctor Who: The Curse of Fatal DeathDoctor Who: The Curse of Fatal Death
74%

Doctor Who: The Curse of Fatal Death

26 Mar 1999
A Royal ScandalA Royal Scandal
70%

A Royal Scandal

10 Oct 1997
Treasure IslandTreasure Island

Treasure Island

14 Jul 1997
Doctor Who: The SnowmenDoctor Who: The Snowmen
77%

Doctor Who: The Snowmen

25 Dec 2012
Bright Young ThingsBright Young Things
63%

Bright Young Things

03 Oct 2003
CuckooCuckoo
45%

Cuckoo

17 Dec 2010
Victoria Wood with All the TrimmingsVictoria Wood with All the Trimmings
65%

Victoria Wood with All the Trimmings

25 Dec 2000
The Queen of FashionThe Queen of Fashion

The Queen of Fashion

Wittgenstein's PokerWittgenstein's Poker

Wittgenstein's Poker

Spice WorldSpice World
49%

Spice World

18 Dec 1997
Filth and WisdomFilth and Wisdom
58%

Filth and Wisdom

13 Feb 2008
The Secret World of Lewis CarrollThe Secret World of Lewis Carroll
55%

The Secret World of Lewis Carroll

31 Jan 2015
The Thursday Murder ClubThe Thursday Murder Club

The Thursday Murder Club

22 Aug 2025
LoganLogan
78%

Logan

28 Feb 2017
Always Crashing in the Same CarAlways Crashing in the Same Car
67%

Always Crashing in the Same Car

03 Jun 2007
The Iron LadyThe Iron Lady
64%

The Iron Lady

26 Dec 2011
Their FinestTheir Finest
66%

Their Finest

19 Feb 2017
An Audience with Elton JohnAn Audience with Elton John

An Audience with Elton John

27 Sep 1997
Suddenly, Last SummerSuddenly, Last Summer
68%

Suddenly, Last Summer

06 Jan 1993
JackieJackie
65%

Jackie

02 Dec 2016
Hidden CityHidden City
51%

Hidden City

24 Jun 1987
Strictly SinatraStrictly Sinatra
48%

Strictly Sinatra

29 Jun 2001
The Last DragonslayerThe Last Dragonslayer
60%

The Last Dragonslayer

25 Dec 2016
The NutcrackerThe Nutcracker
50%

The Nutcracker

24 Nov 2010
The Hitman's BodyguardThe Hitman's Bodyguard
69%

The Hitman's Bodyguard

16 Aug 2017
Colour Me KubrickColour Me Kubrick
57%

Colour Me Kubrick

06 Oct 2005
Portrait: Jane Campion and The Portrait of a LadyPortrait: Jane Campion and The Portrait of a Lady
75%

Portrait: Jane Campion and The Portrait of a Lady

01 Jan 1997
Can You Ever Forgive Me?Can You Ever Forgive Me?
68%

Can You Ever Forgive Me?

19 Oct 2018
The Nutcracker and the Four RealmsThe Nutcracker and the Four Realms
61%

The Nutcracker and the Four Realms

26 Oct 2018
Food of LoveFood of Love
35%

Food of Love

19 Oct 1997
The Guinea Pig ClubThe Guinea Pig Club

The Guinea Pig Club

Innocence and Experience: The Making of 'The Age of Innocence'Innocence and Experience: The Making of 'The Age of Innocence'
55%

Innocence and Experience: The Making of 'The Age of Innocence'

01 Sep 1993
Cash in HandCash in Hand

Cash in Hand

01 Jan 1998
Star Wars: The Rise of SkywalkerStar Wars: The Rise of Skywalker
63%

Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker

18 Dec 2019
About TimeAbout Time
79%

About Time

04 Sep 2013
Wellington: The Iron Duke UnmaskedWellington: The Iron Duke Unmasked

Wellington: The Iron Duke Unmasked

10 May 2015
Codename: KyrilCodename: Kyril

Codename: Kyril

29 Mar 1988
Hitman's Wife's BodyguardHitman's Wife's Bodyguard
67%

Hitman's Wife's Bodyguard

14 Jun 2021
Hello: A Portrait Of Leslie PhillipsHello: A Portrait Of Leslie Phillips
83%

Hello: A Portrait Of Leslie Phillips

28 Sep 2013
An Accidental StudioAn Accidental Studio
64%

An Accidental Studio

12 Jul 2019
The Story of ‘Fairytale of New York’The Story of ‘Fairytale of New York’
72%

The Story of ‘Fairytale of New York’

19 Dec 2005
7 Up & Me7 Up & Me
75%

7 Up & Me

03 Jun 2019
Pink Floyd: The StoryPink Floyd: The Story
100%

Pink Floyd: The Story

15 Nov 1994
Everybody's Talking About JamieEverybody's Talking About Jamie
63%

Everybody's Talking About Jamie

10 Sep 2021
Kath & KimderellaKath & Kimderella
53%

Kath & Kimderella

06 Sep 2012
Cherrywood CannonCherrywood Cannon

Cherrywood Cannon

01 Jan 2012
Pulp: The Story of Common PeoplePulp: The Story of Common People
60%

Pulp: The Story of Common People

14 Feb 2006
Palm BeachPalm Beach
53%

Palm Beach

08 Aug 2019
The Skywalker LegacyThe Skywalker Legacy
77%

The Skywalker Legacy

18 Mar 2020
Bram Stoker's DraculaBram Stoker's Dracula
74%

Bram Stoker's Dracula

13 Nov 1992
Ben Platt: Live from Radio City Music HallBen Platt: Live from Radio City Music Hall
78%

Ben Platt: Live from Radio City Music Hall

20 May 2020
Thieves in the NightThieves in the Night

Thieves in the Night

11 Oct 1989
The Wildebeest Migration: Nature's Greatest JourneyThe Wildebeest Migration: Nature's Greatest Journey
100%

The Wildebeest Migration: Nature's Greatest Journey

15 Dec 2012
Garfield: A Tail of Two KittiesGarfield: A Tail of Two Kitties
56%

Garfield: A Tail of Two Kitties

15 Jun 2006
Robin RobinRobin Robin
71%

Robin Robin

09 Oct 2021
The Blood Is the Life: The Making of 'Bram Stoker's Dracula'The Blood Is the Life: The Making of 'Bram Stoker's Dracula'
80%

The Blood Is the Life: The Making of 'Bram Stoker's Dracula'

08 Oct 2007
The Making of 'Gosford Park'The Making of 'Gosford Park'
50%

The Making of 'Gosford Park'

18 Jun 2002
ButterButter
80%

Butter

01 Jan 1994
The Spine of NightThe Spine of Night
60%

The Spine of Night

29 Oct 2021
The Story of Bohemian RhapsodyThe Story of Bohemian Rhapsody
80%

The Story of Bohemian Rhapsody

04 Dec 2004
Agatha & Poirot: Partners in CrimeAgatha & Poirot: Partners in Crime
40%

Agatha & Poirot: Partners in Crime

05 Apr 2021
PersuasionPersuasion
60%

Persuasion

01 Jul 2022
Fado!Fado!

Fado!

The Honey WarsThe Honey Wars

The Honey Wars

Ladies FirstLadies First

Ladies First

100 Nights of Hero100 Nights of Hero

100 Nights of Hero

06 Sep 2025
Doctor Who at the PromsDoctor Who at the Proms
70%

Doctor Who at the Proms

24 Dec 2024
ToothTooth
34%

Tooth

13 Feb 2004
Making 'Logan'Making 'Logan'

Making 'Logan'

23 May 2017
Elementary My Dear ViewerElementary My Dear Viewer

Elementary My Dear Viewer

17 Nov 2007
WildwoodWildwood

Wildwood

The Scarlet PimpernelThe Scarlet Pimpernel
72%

The Scarlet Pimpernel

Shooting StarsShooting Stars
75%

Shooting Stars

Captain StarCaptain Star
58%

Captain Star

Soccer AMSoccer AM
60%

Soccer AM

Let Them Eat CakeLet Them Eat Cake
70%

Let Them Eat Cake

The One ShowThe One Show
46%

The One Show

The Friday Night ProjectThe Friday Night Project
58%

The Friday Night Project

Room 101Room 101
63%

Room 101

Dalziel & PascoeDalziel & Pascoe
65%

Dalziel & Pascoe

KaraokeKaraoke
69%

Karaoke

Absolutely FabulousAbsolutely Fabulous
75%

Absolutely Fabulous

Posh NoshPosh Nosh
67%

Posh Nosh

Trial & RetributionTrial & Retribution
68%

Trial & Retribution

No Hiding PlaceNo Hiding Place
37%

No Hiding Place

The Legends of Treasure IslandThe Legends of Treasure Island
74%

The Legends of Treasure Island

The Heaven and Earth ShowThe Heaven and Earth Show
32%

The Heaven and Earth Show

Natural WorldNatural World
71%

Natural World

90 Days in Hollywood90 Days in Hollywood

90 Days in Hollywood

Lizzie's PicturesLizzie's Pictures

Lizzie's Pictures

Aspel & CompanyAspel & Company

Aspel & Company

LokiLoki
82%

Loki

Home Farm TwinsHome Farm Twins

Home Farm Twins

Marvel Studios AssembledMarvel Studios Assembled
72%

Marvel Studios Assembled

Ant & Dec's Saturday Night TakeawayAnt & Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway
61%

Ant & Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway

The Crimson Petal and the WhiteThe Crimson Petal and the White
72%

The Crimson Petal and the White

Doctor WhoDoctor Who
76%

Doctor Who

PerformancePerformance
60%

Performance

Downton AbbeyDownton Abbey
81%

Downton Abbey

Doctor WhoDoctor Who
76%

Doctor Who

Write Around the World with Richard E GrantWrite Around the World with Richard E Grant

Write Around the World with Richard E Grant

GirlsGirls
64%

Girls

The KumarsThe Kumars
50%

The Kumars

Tate Britain's Great Art WalksTate Britain's Great Art Walks

Tate Britain's Great Art Walks

The FearThe Fear
68%

The Fear

Jekyll and HydeJekyll and Hyde
63%

Jekyll and Hyde

Would I Lie to You?Would I Lie to You?
77%

Would I Lie to You?

Game of ThronesGame of Thrones
85%

Game of Thrones

Hard TimesHard Times

Hard Times

MoleyMoley
60%

Moley

FrasierFrasier
77%

Frasier

Doctor Who: Scream of the ShalkaDoctor Who: Scream of the Shalka
66%

Doctor Who: Scream of the Shalka

An Audience with...An Audience with...
53%

An Audience with...

Rab C. NesbittRab C. Nesbitt
70%

Rab C. Nesbitt

SuspectSuspect
61%

Suspect

Between the CoversBetween the Covers
55%

Between the Covers

DigDig
62%

Dig

Gadget ManGadget Man
70%

Gadget Man

QIQI
79%

QI

Ant & Dec's Limitless WinAnt & Dec's Limitless Win
75%

Ant & Dec's Limitless Win

Late Night with Seth MeyersLate Night with Seth Meyers
53%

Late Night with Seth Meyers

Close Up with The Hollywood ReporterClose Up with The Hollywood Reporter
60%

Close Up with The Hollywood Reporter

Too MuchToo Much
60%

Too Much

RuPaul's Drag Race UK vs The WorldRuPaul's Drag Race UK vs The World
61%

RuPaul's Drag Race UK vs The World

Above and BeyondAbove and Beyond
60%

Above and Beyond

Michael McIntyre's The WheelMichael McIntyre's The Wheel
58%

Michael McIntyre's The Wheel

Dispatches from ElsewhereDispatches from Elsewhere
67%

Dispatches from Elsewhere

FranklyFrankly
50%

Frankly

Agatha Christie's MarpleAgatha Christie's Marple
77%

Agatha Christie's Marple

The Graham Norton ShowThe Graham Norton Show
72%

The Graham Norton Show

8 Out of 10 Cats8 Out of 10 Cats
71%

8 Out of 10 Cats

The OutlawsThe Outlaws
74%

The Outlaws

A Series of Unfortunate EventsA Series of Unfortunate Events
74%

A Series of Unfortunate Events

NautilusNautilus
69%

Nautilus

Hang UpsHang Ups
64%

Hang Ups

The SimpsonsThe Simpsons
80%

The Simpsons

The FranchiseThe Franchise
65%

The Franchise

ParkinsonParkinson

Parkinson

Have I Got News for YouHave I Got News for You
70%

Have I Got News for You

Cold LazarusCold Lazarus
68%

Cold Lazarus

The One ShowThe One Show
46%

The One Show

OmnibusOmnibus
72%

Omnibus

PerformancePerformance
60%

Performance