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My Take
Hugh Grant interests me far more now than he did in his heartthrob prime. The stammering charmer of the nineties — the one who swept the BAFTA and Golden Globe in 1995 — was delightful, but it took real nerve to dismantle that persona. His pivot into vain, venal character roles is one of the great second acts in modern acting, and you can feel his relief in every sneer. An Oxford intellect was always lurking under the floppy hair; age finally gave him permission to use it. Few actors have aged this gracefully by becoming this gleefully ungraceful.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Hugh Grant
- Name (Japanese)
- ヒュー・グラント
- Reading
- ひゅー・ぐらんと
- Born
- September 9, 1960 (age 65)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Virgo / Rat
- Origin
- Charing Cross Hospital, United Kingdom
- Occupation
- comedian / film actor / film producer / stage actor / television actor
2. Background
- University
- New College
Awards & achievements
- 1995 BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role
- 1995 Golden Globe Awards
- 1987 Volpi Cup for Best Actor
- Empire Awards
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Hugh Grant born?
Born September 9, 1960 (age 65).
Where is Hugh Grant from?
Hugh Grant is from Charing Cross Hospital, United Kingdom.
What does Hugh Grant do?
Hugh Grant works as comedian, film actor, film producer, stage actor, television actor.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-11
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.