Richard E Grant
1957
ACTOR BIOGRAPHY
Richard E Grant: Born 5 May 1957 in Mbabane Swaziland. He is an English actor, director and screenwriter. He came to public attention playing Withnail in the film Withnail and I and received recognition as John Seaward in 1992's Bram Stoker's Dracula. He studied at the Space Theatre Company in Cape Town, South Africa before moving to London in 1982. Following the success of Withnail he quickly established himself in Hollywood films working alongside actors such as Steve Martin. Grant has featured in 54 movies to date winning awards for his portrayal of Cort Romney in 'Pret-a-Porter' and George in 'Gosford Park'.