Richard E. Grant
Known for
Discovered by the wider public as the histrionic out-of-work actor in the cult comedy 'Withnail and I', Richard E. Grant possesses one of the most distinctive voices and presences in British cinema. Born in 1957 in present-day Eswatini, he strung together roles in 'Bram Stoker's Dracula' and Martin Scorsese's 'The Age of Innocence', among many others. His moving work as the bon vivant Jack Hock in 'Can You Ever Forgive Me?' finally earned him an Oscar nomination. Grant is distinguished by an exuberant theatricality and a biting wit that bring spark to any cast.
Richard E. Grant
91 Movies
37 Series
Discovered by the wider public as the histrionic out-of-work actor in the cult comedy 'Withnail and I', Richard E. Grant possesses one of the most distinctive voices and presences in British cinema. Born in 1957 in present-day Eswatini, he strung together roles in 'Bram Stoker's Dracula' and Martin Scorsese's 'The Age of Innocence', among many others. His moving work as the bon vivant Jack Hock in 'Can You Ever Forgive Me?' finally earned him an Oscar nomination. Grant is distinguished by an exuberant theatricality and a biting wit that bring spark to any cast.
Movies
Plays Allegiant General Pryde
Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker
2019
Plays Barkis Bittern (voice)
Corpse Bride
2005
Plays Dr. Rice
Logan
2017
Plays Sir Chauncey Savage
Savage House
2026
Plays Sir James Catton
Saltburn
2023
Plays Sir David Maxwell-Fyfe
Nuremberg
2025
Plays Bobby Tanner
The Thursday Murder Club
2025
Plays Odell
Death of a Unicorn
2025
Plays Dr. Jack Seward
Bram Stoker's Dracula
1992
Plays Doctor
Wicker
2026
Plays Pigeon Man
Ladies First
2026
Plays Seifert
The Hitman's Bodyguard
2017
Plays Director Fowler
Argylle
2024
Plays Seifert
Hitman's Wife's Bodyguard
2021
Plays Darwin Mayflower
Hudson Hawk
1991
Plays Shiver
The Nutcracker and the Four Realms
2018
Plays Preston (voice)
Garfield: A Tail of Two Kitties
2006
Plays George
Gosford Park
2001
Plays (voice)
Wildwood
2026
Plays Hugo Guiler
Henry & June
1990
Plays Tom Oakley
The Player
1992
Plays Lawrence "Larry" Lefferts
The Age of Innocence
1993
Plays Michael Heseltine
The Iron Lady
2011
Plays Cecil (voice)
Zambezia
2012
Plays Clifford
Spice World
1997
Plays Giles Redferne
Warlock
1989
Plays Bill Walton
Jackie
2016
Plays Withnail
Withnail & I
1987
Plays Jack Hock
Can You Ever Forgive Me?
2018
Plays Roger Swain
Their Finest
2017
Plays Franklin Wilhern
Penelope
2007
Plays Lord Warburton
The Portrait of a Lady
1996
Plays Cort Romney
Prêt-à-Porter
1994
Plays Bradley (voice)
Khumba
2013
Plays Sir Walter Elliot
Persuasion
2022
Plays Roland Mackey
L.A. Story
1991
Plays Bob Cratchit
A Christmas Carol
1999
Plays Father
The Nutcracker
2010
Plays Magpie (voice)
Robin Robin
2021
Plays John The Baptist (voice)
The Miracle Maker
2000
Plays Frederick Sackville-Bagg
The Little Vampire
2000
Plays Birdman
100 Nights of Hero
2025
Plays Hugo Battersby / Loco Chanelle
Everybody's Talking About Jamie
2021
Plays The Gardener (voice)
Master Moley by Royal Invitation
2019
Plays Dickie Black
Dom Hemingway
2013
Plays Vic Van Wrinkle
Horrid Henry: The Movie
2011
Plays The Guardian (voice)
The Spine of Night
2021
Plays Sir Andrew Aguecheek
Twelfth Night
1996
Plays Jack
Jack & Sarah
1995
Plays Oliphant
Mountains of the Moon
1990
TV Shows
Plays The Gardener (voice)
Moley
2021
Plays Long John Silver (voice)
The Legends of Treasure Island
1993
Plays Sir Roger Bulstrode
Jekyll and Hyde
2015
Plays Ian Margrove
Dig
2015
Plays Jonno Ratigan
Too Much
2025
Plays Octavio
Dispatches from Elsewhere
2020
Plays Simon Marchmont
Posh Nosh
2003
Plays Harry
Suspect
2022
Plays Peter Fairchild
The Franchise
2024
Plays Percy Blakeney/The Scarlet Pimpernel
The Scarlet Pimpernel
1999
Plays The Doctor (voice)
Doctor Who: Scream of the Shalka
2003
Plays Jasper
Girls
2012
Plays Doctor Curlew
The Crimson Petal and the White
2011
Plays Simon Bricker
Downton Abbey
2010
Plays Seb Whiting
The Fear
2012
Plays James Harthouse
Hard Times
1994
Plays The Earl
The Outlaws
2021
Plays Nick Balmer
Karaoke
1996
Plays Izembaro
Game of Thrones
2011
Plays Man with Beard But No Hair
A Series of Unfortunate Events
2017
Plays Leonard Conrad
Hang Ups
2018
Plays Classic Loki
Loki
2021
Plays Don Bennett
Above and Beyond
2006
Plays The White Rajah
Nautilus
2024
Plays Sculby
Codename: Kyril
1988
Plays Mr. Bennet
The Other Bennet Sister
2026
Plays The Great Intelligence
Doctor Who
2005
Plays Nurse/Bed Head
Performance
1991
Plays Stephen Moon
Frasier
1993
Plays Chingford Steel
Rab C. Nesbitt
1990
Latest Trailers
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Wildwood
Full Filmography
Wildwood
(voice)
2026
Film
Wicker
Doctor
2026
Film
Savage House
Sir Chauncey Savage
2026
Film
Ladies First
Pigeon Man
2026
Film
The Other Bennet Sister
Mr. Bennet · 2 episodes
2026–
TV
Too Much
Jonno Ratigan · 10 episodes
2025
TV
100 Nights of Hero
Birdman
2025
Film
Nuremberg
Sir David Maxwell-Fyfe
2025
Film
The Thursday Murder Club
Bobby Tanner
2025
Film
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Richard E. Grant and where are they from?
Richard E. Grant is 69 years old, born on May 5, 1957 in Mbabane, Swaziland [now Eswatini].
What are the most famous roles of Richard E. Grant?
Richard E. Grant is best known for roles in Logan, Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, Corpse Bride.
How many movies has Richard E. Grant been in?
Over a 40-year career (since 1986), Richard E. Grant has appeared in 91 movies and 37 TV shows.
What was Richard E. Grant's first movie?
The career of Richard E. Grant began with Honest Decent & True (1986).
What is Richard E. Grant's most recent movie or series?
Richard E. Grant's most recent release is Richard E. Grant's Very Modern Odyssey, which premiered on August 2, 2026.
What TV shows has Richard E. Grant appeared in?
On television, Richard E. Grant has appeared in Game of Thrones, Loki, The Simpsons, Doctor Who.
Does Richard E. Grant have any upcoming projects?
Yes, Richard E. Grant's upcoming work includes: Wicker (2026), Wildwood (2026), Merry Christmas Aubrey Flint (2026).
Richard E. Grant
1957-05-05 · Mbabane, Swaziland [now Eswatini]
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).