Hugh Grant

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Characters played by Hugh Grant

Fletcher — The Gentlemen (2020)

Private detective hired to investigate Pearson's criminal ties. He attempts to blackmail Pearson by offering Raymond a £20 million screenplay compilation, but Raymond has already intercepted his evidence. Fletcher later admits to leaking information to a Russian oligarch seeking revenge, and is ultimately trapped at the story's end.

Forge — Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves (2023)

Ambitious paladin turned corrupt ruler.

Oompa Loompa — Wonka (2023)

Small factory workers who sing moralizing songs and maintain Wonka's operations.

The Prime Minister — Love Actually (2003)

Newly elected UK PM navigating political duties and a secret romance with his assistant.

Edward Ferrars — Sense and Sensibility (1995)

Stays with the Dashwoods and develops a friendship with Elinor. Secretly engaged to Lucy Steele for five years, he refuses to break it off for honor, loses his inheritance, but is later freed when Lucy marries Robert. He proposes to Elinor and becomes a vicar.

Greg — Operation Fortune: Ruse de Guerre (2023)

Billionaire arms dealer initially hired to sell the AI device. After his associate Mike steals the Handle, he assists the team by confronting rival bio-tech moguls at a tower, ultimately helping secure the device and financing a film about the events.

Phoenix Buchanan — Paddington in Peru (2024)

A flamboyant, disgraced actor turned master thief.

Mr. Reed — Heretic (2024)

A middle-aged homeowner who claims decades of theological study and lures Sister Barnes and Sister Paxton into a deadly religious experiment. He locks them inside, manipulates an apparent resurrection, argues that religion exists to control people, kills Barnes, and wounds Paxton before Barnes ultimately kills him.

Phillip — Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery (2022)

Guest or associate at the island gathering.

William Thacker — Notting Hill (1999)

Owner of a travel book store in Notting Hill and a recently divorced man. He shares a flat with Spike. After a clumsy meeting with Anna, he becomes her boyfriend, navigates the challenges of fame, and eventually realizes his mistake in letting her go, reconciling with her at a press conference.

Phoenix Buchanan — Paddington 2 (2017)

A vain, narcissistic actor turned thief who serves as the main antagonist.

Pirate Captain — The Pirates! In an Adventure with Scientists! (2012)

The leader of a quirky crew of amateur pirates, he enters the Pirate of the Year contest, captures Charles Darwin, and pursues treasure to protect his crew. After trading the dodo to Queen Victoria, losing his status, and being abandoned, he chooses loyalty, rescues the animal, and is ultimately restored as a notorious pirate.

Career Overview

Hugh Grant has 119 screen credits in a career dating back to 1981. Their work spans 9 cinematic universes — most prominently Bridget Jones with 3 titles. Signature works include Love Actually, The Gentlemen, Wonka. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
119
Birth Date
1960-09-09 00:00:00
Birth Place
London, England, UK

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Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 9 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q163286), public domain (CC0).