Hugh Grant

Date of Birth: September 9, 1960

Zodiac Sign: Virgo

Biography

Hugh Grant, born Hugh John Mungo Grant on September 9, 1960, in Hammersmith, London, is a renowned British actor and film producer. Known for his quintessentially English charm and wit, Grant has become one of the most recognizable faces in romantic comedies and dramas. He rose to fame with his role in “Four Weddings and a Funeral” (1994), which earned him a Golden Globe Award for Best Actor. Other notable films include “Notting Hill” (1999), “Bridget Jones’s Diary” (2001), “Love Actually” (2003), and “Florence Foster Jenkins” (2016). Grant studied English literature at New College, Oxford, where he also became involved in acting. After graduation, he pursued a career in the entertainment industry, working with the Oxford University Dramatic Society and various theater companies. His breakthrough came with the film “Maurice” (1987), which won him the Best Actor award at the Venice Film Festival. Throughout his career, Grant has been celebrated for his comedic timing, versatility, and engaging screen presence. Despite some personal controversies, he remains a beloved figure in the film industry and continues to work in both film and television.

5 Interesting Facts about Hugh Grant

1. Hugh Grant was initially interested in a career in art history before turning to acting.

2. He has won several awards, including a Golden Globe and a BAFTA, for his role in “Four Weddings and a Funeral.”

3. Grant is an outspoken critic of the British press and has been involved in several high-profile lawsuits against tabloid newspapers.

4. He is fluent in French and has a working knowledge of Spanish and Italian.

5. Grant co-founded the production company Simian Films, which produced several of his movies, including “Mickey Blue Eyes” (1999).

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Hugh Grant

1. “The moral of filmmaking in Britain is that you will be screwed by the weather.”

2. “Basically, my life is so boring, it’s embarrassing.”

3. “I think that’s the whole point of Bridget Jones. It’s all about the imperfections.”

4. “I have no interest in Shakespeare and all that British nonsense. I just wanted to get famous and all the rest is hogwash.”

5. “Movies are open doors, and at every door, I change character and life.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

Hugh Grant’s highest net worth achieved is estimated to be around $150 million.

Children

Hugh Grant has five children. He had his first child, a daughter named Tabitha, with Tinglan Hong in 2011. The couple also has a son named Felix, born in 2013. Grant has three other children with Swedish television producer Anna Eberstein: a son named John Mungo Grant, born in 2012, and two more children whose names have not been publicly disclosed.