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David Marshall Grant

 
Actor: David Marshall Grant
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  • Born: Jun 21, 1955 in Westport, Connecticut
  • Occupation: Actor, Writer
  • Active: '80s-2000s
  • Major Genres: Drama, Comedy Drama
  • Career Highlights: Bat 21, American Flyers, Air America
  • First Major Screen Credit: French Postcards (1979)

Biography

David Marshall Grant is the youngest of three children (the older two, a brother and a sister, became psychiatrists). He received his acting training from the Yale School of Drama, the Julliard School of Drama, and the Weber Douglas Academy of Dramatic Arts. He was nominated for a Tony award for his performance in the Tony Kushner play Angels in America. In the late '90s, Grant added a new credit, playwright. His play, entitled Snakebit, received a 1999 Drama Desk and Critics Circle nomination for best play. ~ Ryan Shriver, All Movie Guide
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David Marshall Grant
Born David Marshall Grant
June 21, 1955 (1955-06-21) (age 54)
Westport, Connecticut, U.S.

David Marshall Grant (born June 21, 1955) is an American actor and playwright.

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Life and career

Grant was born in Westport, Connecticut, to physician parents.[1] Immediately after graduating from the Yale School of Drama, his first paying job was as Richard Gere's lover in the Broadway play Bent.[2]

As an actor, he is most notable for his portrayal of Joe Pitt in the first Broadway production of Tony Kushner's Angels in America. That role earned him a 1994 Tony Award nomination as Best Actor (Featured Role - Play). He is also portrayed the gay character Russell on the television show Thirtysomething. He has played minor roles in various television shows and movies, including Happy Birthday, Gemini, Legs, Labor of Love, CSI: Miami, Law & Order, and Alias. His most recent film appearance is in the 2006 film The Devil Wears Prada as the father of Anne Hathaway's character. His last appearance on TV was in an episode of "Party Down" in May 2009.

In 1998 he began a career as a writer. His first play, Snakebit, premiered at NYC's Grove Street Playhouse and subsequently transferred to the Century Theatre. The play was nominated for the 1999 Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Play and was also nominated for an Outer Critics Circle Award. His second play, Current Events, was produced by Manhattan Theatre Club in 2000. His most recent play, Pen, opened in 2006 at Playwrights Horizons. He is currently serving on the staff of the ABC drama Brothers & Sisters as a screenwriter, story editor and (as of season 2 in September 2007), a series producer. In October of 2009, he was named 'Head Showrunner'.

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References

  1. ^ David Marshall Grant Biography (1955-)
  2. ^ Writing his own ticket - gay actor/dramatist David Marshall Grant's new play `Snakebit'

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