Early Life and Education of Hugh Grant: A Complete Timeline

Discover the defining moments in the early life of Hugh Grant. From birth to education, explore key events.

Hugh Grant is a celebrated English actor known for his early roles as a charming and vulnerable romantic lead. He has successfully transitioned into a character actor, earning numerous accolades including a British Academy Film Award and a Golden Globe Award. His contributions to film have resulted in a global gross of approximately US$3 billion as of 2018. In 2022, Time Out recognized him as one of Britain's 50 greatest actors.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition Controversies & Scandals

1929: Birth of James Murray Grant

In 1929, Captain James Murray Grant, Hugh Grant's father, was born.

1934: Birth of Fynvola Susan MacLean

In 1934, Fynvola Susan MacLean, Hugh Grant's mother, was born.

September 9, 1960: Hugh Grant's Birth

On September 9, 1960, Hugh Grant was born in Hammersmith Hospital.

September 1960: Hugh Grant's Birth

In September 1960, Hugh John Mungo Grant was born in England.

1969: Attended Latymer Upper School

From 1969, Hugh Grant attended Latymer Upper School in Hammersmith.

1978: End of Schooling at Latymer Upper

In 1978, Hugh Grant finished attending Latymer Upper School.

1979: Galsworthy Scholarship

In 1979, Hugh Grant won the Galsworthy scholarship to New College, Oxford, to study English literature.

2001: Bought Andy Warhol print

In 2001, Hugh Grant bought the print "Liz" by Andy Warhol for £2m.

2001: Fundraiser and ambassador

Since his mother's death in 2001, Hugh Grant has worked as a fundraiser and ambassador for Marie Curie Cancer Care and is a patron of Pancreatic Cancer Action.

September 2006: Charity Exhibition

In September 2006, The John Martin Gallery hosted a charity exhibition of Capt. Grant's paintings, organized by Hugh Grant.

2007: Vogue profile on Hugh Grant

A 2007 Vogue profile referred to Hugh Grant as a man with a "professionally misanthropic mystique".

2007: Sold Andy Warhol print

In 2007, Hugh Grant sold the Andy Warhol print "Liz" for £13m.

September 2011: Birth of daughter Jing Xi

In September 2011, Hugh Grant had a daughter, Jing Xi, with Tinglan Hong after a 'fleeting affair'.

2011: Attended Liberal Democrats' conference

In 2011, Hugh Grant appeared at the Liberal Democrats' conference to discuss the News International phone-hacking scandal and met Nick Clegg.

September 2012: Birth of second child

In September 2012, Hugh Grant's second child, a son, was born to Anna Eberstein.

December 2012: Birth of third child

In December 2012, Hugh Grant had his third child, a son, with Tinglan Hong after briefly reuniting.

2012: Hong "badly treated" by the media

In 2012, Hugh Grant stated that Tinglan Hong had been "badly treated" by the media, which prevented him from attending the birth of his daughter.

December 2015: Birth of daughter with Eberstein

In December 2015, one of Hugh Grant's daughters with Anna Eberstein was born.

2015: Expressed Support in General Election

In the 2015 general election, Hugh Grant expressed support for Liberal Democrat MP Danny Alexander and hosted a dinner for the Liberal Democrats. He also endorsed Labour candidates Tom Watson and Michael Foster.

March 2018: Birth of daughter with Eberstein

In March 2018, one of Hugh Grant's daughters with Anna Eberstein was born.

May 2018: Married Anna Eberstein

On 25 May 2018, Hugh Grant married Anna Eberstein.

2019: Campaigning for tactical voting

During the 2019 general election, Hugh Grant campaigned for tactical voting to stop a Conservative majority and Brexit. He was seen canvassing with Liberal Democrats candidates, Labour candidates, and independent Dominic Grieve.

2020: Stated enjoying acting

In 2020, after moving on to more character roles, Hugh Grant has stated that he "enjoys acting now".

2020: Statement on aging out of romantic comedies

In a 2020 interview with The Sydney Morning Herald, Hugh Grant said he "got old and ugly and I'm not appropriate for romantic comedy films anymore, which has been a great blessing".

2024: Endorsed Carla Denyer

In the 2024 general election, Hugh Grant publicly endorsed Carla Denyer, co-leader of the Green Party of England and Wales, for the Bristol Central seat, stating she was "a politician with integrity, who puts the public first".