Born in Mbabane, Swaziland on May 5, 1957 Richard E. Grant is an award winning British actor. Originally named, Richard Grant Esterhuysen he has over forty film and television credits to date. His work in both film and television has led to numerous nominations and wins. To date, he has won many awards including:
The Broadcast Film Critics Association Award (won)
The Florida Film Critics Circle Awards (won)
The National Board of Review, USA Awards (won)
The Online Film Critics Society Award (won)
The Phoenix Film Critics Society Award (nominated)
The British Independent Film Awards (nominated)
Satellite Awards (won)
Screen Actors Guild Awards (won)
He has worked as an actor, director, writer, and has played himself in a number of different television productions in the United Kingdom. Some of his movie credits include:
Jackboots on Whitehall
Ecstasy
Penelope
Garfield: A Tail of Two Kitties
Wah-Wah
Colour Me Kubrick
Corpse Bride
Bustin’ Bonaparte
Tooth
Bright Young Things
Monsieur N.
Gosford Park
The Little Vampire
Spiceworld
Keep the Aspidistra Flying
The Serpent’s Kiss
The Portrait of a Lady
Jack and Sarah
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