Hugh John Mungo Grant, born on September 9, 1960, in Hammersmith, London, is an English actor renowned for his charming and witty performances.
Initially celebrated as a romantic comedy leading man in films like Four Weddings and a Funeral (1994) and Notting Hill (1999), Grant has since transitioned into more complex, character-driven roles in projects such as A Very English Scandal (2018) and Paddington 2 (2017).
His career spans over four decades, with his films grossing over $4 billion worldwide as of 2025.
Beyond acting, Grant is known for his private family life, sharp humor, and advocacy for causes like media ethics and literacy.
Siblings
Hugh has one sibling, an older brother named James Grant.
Born to their parents, Fynvola Susan MacLean, a schoolteacher, and Captain James Murray Grant, a former military officer and carpet salesman, James has carved a distinct path from his famous brother.
Unlike Hugh’s high-profile acting career, James has pursued a career in finance and is a New York-based investment banker.
He attended Latymer Upper School in London and later earned a Master of Arts in Philosophy and French Literature from the University of Oxford.
James currently serves as Global Chairman, Managing Director, and Head of Consumer, Retail, and Healthcare Investment Banking at JPMorgan.
He has also been involved in cultural and public service, serving on the board of trustees for the National Public Radio Foundation since 2005 and the New York Shakespeare Society since 2006.
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Career
Grant’s career began with his film debut in Privileged (1982), a student production while at Oxford University, where he studied English literature.
His breakthrough came with the Merchant-Ivory drama Maurice (1987), earning him critical acclaim.
However, it was his role as the bumbling Charles in Four Weddings and a Funeral that catapulted him to international stardom, establishing him as a romantic comedy icon.
Films like Sense and Sensibility (1995), Notting Hill (1999), Bridget Jones’s Diary (2001), and Love Actually (2003) solidified his reputation for playing charming, self-deprecating leads.
In the 2010s, Grant pivoted to darker, more nuanced roles, moving away from romantic comedies after the lackluster Did You Hear About the Morgans? (2009).
His portrayal of the villainous Phoenix Buchanan in Paddington 2 and the disgraced politician Jeremy Thorpe in A Very English Scandal earned rave reviews, showcasing his versatility.
Other notable recent roles include a private investigator in The Gentlemen (2019) and an Oompa-Loompa in Wonka (2023).
Accolades
Grant won a British Academy Film Award (BAFTA) for Best Actor for Four Weddings and a Funeral (1994) and a Golden Globe Award for Best Actor in a Musical or Comedy for the same film.
He also shared the Volpi Cup for Best Actor with co-star James Wilby for Maurice (1987) at the Venice Film Festival.
In 2006, he received an Honorary César for his contributions to cinema.
Additionally, he won a London Film Critics’ Circle Award for Supporting Actor of the Year for Paddington 2 (2017).
His nominations include two Primetime Emmy Awards for A Very English Scandal and The Undoing, four Screen Actors Guild Awards, and a BAFTA nomination for Best Supporting Actor for Paddington 2.
In 2022, Time Out magazine named Grant one of Britain’s 50 greatest actors of all time, a testament to his enduring influence.
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