Passion or Profession: Actor

Period: 1957–

Esterhuysen knew he wanted to be an actor from a very young age. He went on to study in South Africa before moving to London to pursue his acting goals. He changed his name to Richard E. Grant to avoid being confused with another actor with a similar name. He has since had significant roles in multiple British and American TV shows and movies. Although he has never become a household name, he has gained a wide following.