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Richard E. Grant, born as Richard Grant Esterhuysen on 5th May 1957, is a renowned Swaziland-born English actor, presenter, and perfumer. He started his career with local theater, notably as a member of the Space Theatre Company in Cape Town. His debut in Hollywood was the iconic film Withnail and I (1987), where he played the perennially inebriated character Withnail.
He received widespread recognition for his role as Jack Hock in Marielle Heller's drama Can You Ever Forgive Me? (2018), which led to him bagging the Independent Spirit Award for Best Supporting Male. He also earned nominations for prestigious awards such as the Academy Award, BAFTA, Golden Globe, and Screen Actors Guild Award for Best Supporting Actor. Over the years, his prowess has been exhibited in films like Warlock (1989), The Age of Innocence (1993), Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker (2019), and numerous others.
Additionally, Grant starred in TV series including Frasier (2004) and Game of Thrones (2016). Remarkably, he took the mantle of directing, with his 2005 film Wah-Wah, loosely based on his childhood experiences. Beyond his acting career, he launched his unisex perfume, JACK, and penned notable works such as The Wah-Wah Diaries: The Making of a Film and A Pocketful of Happiness.
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Given Name: Richard Grant Esterhuysen
Born: Mbabane, Swaziland (now Eswatini)
Citizenship: Swazi, British
Birthday: May 5, 1957
Occupations: Actor, Presenter, Perfumer
Years Active: 1980-present
Children: 1
Spouses: Joan Washington
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Saltburn
The Lesson
Persuasion
Robin Robin
The Spine of Night
Everybody's Talking About Jamie
The Hitman's Wife's Bodyguard
Earwig and the Witch
Star Wars: Episode IX - The Rise of Skywalker
The Nutcracker and the Four Realms
Can You Ever Forgive Me?
The Hitman's Bodyguard
Logan
Dom Hemingway
1st Night
The Little Vampire
Bram Stoker's Dracula
L.A. Story
Warlock
Henry & June
Withnail & I
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