Richard E. Grant

Richard E. Grant (born Richard Grant Esterhuysen; 5 May 1957) is a Swazi-English actor and presenter. He gained recognition for his film debut as Withnail in the comedy 'Withnail and I' (1987). Grant's performance as Jack Hock in 'Can You Ever Forgive Me?' (2018) garnered critical acclaim, earning him various awards including the Independent Spirit Award for Best Supporting Male. He has received nominations for prestigious awards such as the Academy Award, BAFTA, Golden Globe, and Screen Actors Guild Award for Best Supporting Actor. Grant has appeared in numerous feature films, including 'Warlock' (1989), 'Bram Stoker's Dracula' (1992), 'Gosford Park' (2001), 'The Iron Lady' (2011), and 'Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker' (2019). He has also made notable television appearances, such as in 'Frasier' (2004) and 'The Crimson Petal and the White' (2011).