Hugh Grant is a well-known British actor and film producer who has been in numerous hit movies throughout his career. Born on September 9, 1960 in London, England, Grant initially aspired to go into politics, but turned to acting after enrolling at New College, Oxford University.
Grant’s first major role was in the 1987 romantic comedy The Princess Bride, where he played the role of William Thacker. His performance in this film earned him wide recognition and opened up more opportunities for him to showcase his talents on screen. In 1994, Grant established himself as one of Britain’s greatest actors with his leading role in Four Weddings and a Funeral. His work in this film earned him several awards, including the Golden Globe for Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy, the American Comedy Awards for Funniest Supporting Male Performance, and the BAFTA for Best Actor.
Throughout the 1990s, Grant continued to appear in a number of critically and commercially acclaimed films including Notting Hill (1999), Love Actually (2003), Bridget Jones’s Diary (2001), About A Boy (2002) and Two Weeks. Notice (2002). He has also participated in various period dramas such as Sense and Sensibility (1995) and Florence Foster Jenkins (2016). In addition to his acting career, Grant is also an accomplished film producer with credits such as The Englishman Who Went Up a Hill But Came Down a Mountain (1995) to his credit.
In recent years, Hugh Grant has become increasingly involved with charities such as Comic Relief UK, Unicef UK, Age UK and The Prince’s Trust, which work to combat poverty around the world. He has made numerous public appearances on behalf of these organizations, in which he has encouraged people to donate time or money to his cause. In addition, since 2007 he has been an ambassador for Room To Read, a non-profit organization that works to provide educational opportunities for children living in poverty-stricken countries.
Aside from his philanthropic activities, Hugh Grant continues to be active in the entertainment industry by appearing on various television shows including Saturday Night Live and hosting events such as the Bafta Britannia Awards ceremony, which was held annually from 2009 to 2012. Today he stars opposite Ben Whishaw in the upcoming BBC series “A Very English Scandal”, which is set to premiere later this year. With over 30 years of experience in the film industry and dozens of awards to his credit – including the CBE from Queen Elizabeth II in 2003 – Hugh Grant continues to command immense respect among fans and critics alike. And it doesn’t look like it’s going to slow down anytime soon!
