Actor
Richard E. Grant Movies, Cast & Biography
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…
- Born
- 5 May 1957
- Birthplace
- Mbabane, Swaziland [now Eswatini]
- Known for
- Actor
- Guides here
- 3 films
Biography
Who is Richard E. Grant?
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 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).
Biography from TMDB, edited for length. Verified 6 November 2026.
In our library
Richard E. Grant film guides
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Filmography
Notable credits
- Game of Thrones2011Izembaro
- Logan2017Dr. Rice
- Loki2021Classic Loki
- Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker2019Allegiant General Pryde
- The Simpsons1989British Voice / Julian (voice)
- Corpse Bride2005Barkis Bittern (voice)
- About Time2013Lawyer in Play (uncredited)
- The Hitman's Bodyguard2017Seifert
- Bram Stoker's Dracula1992Dr. Jack Seward
- Doctor Who2005The Great Intelligence
Credit list from TMDB. Sorted by audience votes.
Questions
Frequently asked
Richard was born in which country?
Mbabane, Swaziland [now Eswatini].
What is Richard E. Grant best known for?
Best known as a actor, with 3 credited films in the MovieState library.
Which Richard E. Grant films can I read about here?
Corpse Bride (2005), Wicker (2026), Wildwood (2026).


