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  1. May 24, 2021 · James Murray Grant is the father of English actor Hugh Grant. James used to work as an officer in the Seaforth Highlanders in Malaya and Germany. He got a DSO and was gifted for bravery and leadership at Saint-Valery-en-Caux during World War II. Hugh is a big name in Hollywood as he is a very talented and successful actor.

  2. Mar 26, 2024 · Who is Hugh Grants Father, James Murray Grant? James Murray Grant is the father of English actor and philanthropist Hugh Grant. James’ son Hugh Grant has rightfully earned his place as one of Britain’s 50 greatest actors of all time as Time Out magazine listed him in 2022.

  3. His father, James Murray Grant, was an artist and carpet salesman, and his grandfather was in the British Army during WWII. He is of mostly Scottish and English descent, with many recent ancestors who were prominent in the military. Young Grant was fond of literature and acting. He won a scholarship to Oxford, going up to New College in 1979.

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    • September 9, 1960
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  5. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Hugh_GrantHugh Grant - Wikipedia

    Family. Grant was born on 9 September 1960 in Hammersmith Hospital, [17] the second son of Fynvola Susan MacLean and Captain James Murray Grant. His grandfather, Colonel James Murray Grant, DSO, was decorated for bravery and leadership at Saint-Valery-en-Caux during World War II. [18] Genealogist Antony Adolph has described Grant's family ...

  6. Dec 5, 2023 · James Murray Grant was born in 1929 into a military family. Colonel James Murray Grant, DSO, his father, was awarded for courage during WWII. James attended the Royal Military Academy...

  7. James Murray Grant, born in 1792, was the eleventh Laird of Glenmoriston. His name has recurred repeatedly amongst Hugh Grant’s military ancestors of the 19th century and even extended to his own father born in 1929.

  8. Grant's grandfather, Colonel James Murray Grant,DSO was decorated for bravery and leadership at Saint-Valery-en-Caux during World War II. Grant's father was trained at Sandhurst, Berkshire and served with the Seaforth Highlanders for eight years in Malaya, Germany and Scotland.

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