His movies have earned more than $2.4 billion from 25 theatrical releases worldwide. Hallmarks of his comic skills include a nonchalant touch of irony/sarcasm and studied physical mannerisms as well as his precisely-timed dialogue delivery and facial expressions. Genealogist Antony Adolph described Grant’s family history as “a colourful Anglo-Scottish tapestry of warriors, empire-builders and aristocracy,” including William Drummond, 4th Viscount Strathallan and Dr. James Stewart. John Murray, 1st Duke of Atholl (his uncle through William Murray, 2nd Baron Nairne), Heneage Finch, 1st Earl of Nottingham, Rt. Grant’s grandfather, Major James Murray Grant, DSO, a native of Inverness in Scotland, was decorated for bravery and leadership at Dunkirk during World War II. Grant’s father, Capt. Actress Anna Chancellor, who knew Grant at Oxford, has recalled, “I first met Hugh at a party at Oxford.
Hugh Grant gives Donation To War Museum Hugh Grant has been praised by officials at a Scottish war museum after he made a “generous donation” to help pay for refurbishments. The Nottin… [link]




