Happy birthday! Richard E. Grant turns 69 today

Richard E. Grant is celebrating his 69th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed actors of his generation.

Popular actor-director-author Richard E. Grant has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 69th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Grant, a cultural icon

Born Richard Grant Esterhuysen in Mbabane on May 5, 1957, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in British history. Grant's not just a great actor, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Richard hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Richard E. Grant as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 69.

Happy Birthday, Richard, you're the best!

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