Where was Richard Grant born?

Richard E. Grant

Where did Richard E Grant grow up?

Career. Grant was a member of the Space Theatre Company in Cape Town before moving to London in 1982. He later stated, “I grew up in Swaziland when it was mired in a 1960s sensibility. The kind of English spoken where I grew up was a period English sound and when I came to England people said, ‘how strange’.

Is Richard E Grant African?

Grant was born Richard Grant Esterhuysen in Mbabane, Swaziland. His father, Henrik Esterhuysen, was head of education for the British government administration in the British Protectorate of Swaziland. His father had English and Dutch/Afrikaner ancestry and his mother was of English and German descent.

What is Richard E Grant most famous for?

Grant is an 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.

Does Richard E Grant wear 3 watches?

Richard E Grant: ‘I still wear two watches, with the right one set to eSwatini time’ The beauty of a great travel book is its ability to expand our horizons, to fire our imagination and curiosity and to inspire us to explore new or familiar places – perhaps even more so when the ability to travel has been curtailed.

Was Richard E Grant in Harry Potter?

The actor’s first film role was in the 1987 ‘Withnail and I’. He then went on to star in movies such as Henry & June, The Player and Penelope. Richard was also considered to play the role of Lucius Malfoy in Harry Potter. However, Jason Isaacs was cast instead.