Richard E. Grant

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Richard E. Grant (born Richard Grant Esterhuysen; 5 May 1957) 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...

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The SimpsonsSeries • 1989Game of ThronesSeries • 2011Doctor WhoSeries • 2005FrasierSeries • 1993LokiSeries • 2021Downton AbbeySeries • 2010Corpse BrideMovie • 2005Agatha Christie's MarpleSeries • 2004Natural WorldSeries • 1983Screen TwoSeries • 1985GirlsSeries • 2012Absolutely FabulousSeries • 1992OmnibusSeries • 1967TFI FridaySeries • 1996LoganMovie • 2017No Hiding PlaceSeries • 1959Dalziel and PascoeSeries • 1996A Series of Unfortunate EventsSeries • 2017Star Wars: The Rise of SkywalkerMovie • 2019WildwoodMovie • 2026PerformanceSeries • 1991Playhouse PresentsSeries • 2012Death of a UnicornMovie • 2025About TimeMovie • 2013