Who is Richard E Grant

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Richard E. Grant - Actor, Father, Husband, Brilliant Brit

This is the unofficial Richard E. Grant biography and filmography.

Browse around to learn more about an incredibly entertaining actor who went from obscurity to cinematic success.

Richard E. Grant - Early Life 

Born Richard Grant Esterhuysen in Swaziland on May 5, 1957. In 1982 he attended University of Cape Town in South Africe, studying English and Drama, fields that would serve him well in his adult life.

In 1982 he moved to London, England and changed his name to Richard E. Grant (commonly referred to as REG).

In 1986 he married Joan Washington.

His first big break came with the title role in Withnail and I, released in 1987.

After finishing filming on Warlock, their daughter Olivia is born on January 4th 1989.

REG films in the 80s 

Withnail and I - A comic and tragic farce, Withnail and I depicts the life of two struggling actors in 1969 London.

Also starring Paul McGann and Richard Griffiths, the movie has something of a cult status and has its own drinking game (which is a theme of the alcoholic Withnail).

Note: Richard E. Grant is a teetotaler, and had to drink alcohol at the Director's request to give him the understanding what it was like to be drunk and hung over.

Warlock - An unlikely shift from more dramatic rolls, REG played the witch hunter Giles Redferne opposite Julian Sands' title villain. Also, stars Lori Singer as the woman trapped in the middle between the warring powers.

An entertaining flick produced by Roger Corman.

REG films in the 90s 

More REG movies to come.

REG films in the 2000s 

More REG movies to come.

Richard E. Grant Books 

A diary of his film adventures from the historic Withnail and I to Pret a Porter and beyond. Written in his wild, brilliant style, he elucidates on the British and American film industries, film stars on both sides of the Atlantic, quirky directors, exhausting shooting schedules, family trials and tribulations and reflects on his life.

A must read if you like Richard E. Grant in particular and the film industry in general.

Richard E Grant Videos from YouTube 

2 part interview with REG

Interview with Richard E. Grant (PART 1)

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Interview with Richard E. Grant (PART 2)

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REG Links 

The Official REG Website
A fansite that became the official REG site. Find out what he's doing next, plus sightings, pictures, facts and other fun stuff.
Richard E Grant Fan List
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Proud Galleries wrote

Withnail & Me:
Photographs by Murray Close

Exhibition runs from: 1st April 2009 to 7th June 2009

Proud Camden's South Gallery presents Withnail & Me: Photographs by Murray Close. Marking a return to the film's spiritual Camden home, this exhibition will present the most recognisable images alongside those that have never been seen before and will be the very first show of its kind in the world.

Shot through the lens of legendary film photographer Murray Close, this exhibition will expose the immense talent of both those behind the camera and those in front of it, painting a telling portrait of the most iconic movie in cult British cinema.

Celebrated in cinematic photography internationally, Murray Close is first call for the world's most influential film makers, shooting some of Cinema's most iconic images - this exhibition highlights his gift for capturing a moment in the most candid and revealing fashion.

An absolute must for fans of both film and

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