Mistaken identity, sorted
Richard E. Grant vs Hugh Grant: which Grant do you mean?
Hugh Grant plays William Thacker in Notting Hill. Richard E. Grant plays Withnail in Withnail & I and Classic Loki in Loki. They are different actors and are not related. The surname is shared; the credits are not interchangeable.
| Recognition clue | Richard E. Grant | Hugh Grant |
|---|---|---|
| The Notting Hill connection | Does not play the bookshop owner | Plays William Thacker, the bookshop owner |
| A useful recognition clue | Withnail in Withnail & I | Will Lightman in About a Boy |
| Another place to recognise them | Classic Loki in Loki | Opposite Julia Roberts in Notting Hill |
The mix-up, explained
Are Richard E. Grant and Hugh Grant related?
No. Richard E. Grant’s official biography explicitly rules out a family relationship. Sharing a professional surname does not make them brothers or cousins.
Was Richard E. Grant in Notting Hill?
No. The Grant in Notting Hill is Hugh Grant. He plays William Thacker opposite Julia Roberts as Anna Scott. Richard E. Grant’s recognition credits include Withnail & I and Loki.
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Sources & verification
- Richard E. Grant: official biography
- Universal: Notting Hill
- Universal: About a Boy
- Marvel: Classic Loki
Information checked . Selected credits, rather than a complete career history.