Hugh Grant, the 10 best roles

Forget the reassuring British Rubacuori, protagonist of the most loved romantic comedies of the last 30 years. Hugh Grant passes to the dark side debuting in horror Heretic. The Villain turning point that earned him the applause of criticism. Blue eyes, a little shy smile and an exquisitely British humor. Iconic British star It is in the cinema with two diametrically opposite roles: on the one hand, the former Playboy Daniel Cleaver, believed to be dead for most of the film, which makes its return to Bridget Jones – A love of boyfriendfourth chapter of the saga with Renée Zellweger; on the other, a psychopathic preacher convinced that control is the only true religion.

Son of a language teacher and the owner of a carpet company, the London actor was initially noticed by critics in 1987, for his interpretation in Maurice by James Ivory, for which he won the Volpi Cup at the Venice Film Festival. He became a star in the 90s thanks to the impacciad Charles of Four weddings and a funeralMike Newell’s comedy in which he reads alongside Andie MacDowell. Wins the Golden Globe. During his blazing career, he received Six more nominations including the one for Heretic: Scott Beck’s psychological dark film and Bryan Woods. We retrace the 10 most memorable characters of Hugh Grant, from Notting Hill to The Undoing.

Clive in Maurice (1987)

From James Ivory, taken from the novel of the same name by Em Forster, the gay love in the Cambridge of the early twentieth century. The role of the homosexual student in Puritan England earned him the Volpi Cup as the best actor in Venice. Grant said he tried the love scenes with his colleague James Wilby at his house before the hearing; One evening, his brother James sought them to kiss while they were trying.

Charles in Four weddings and a funeral (1994)

This comedy has given birth to a new archetype of romantic hero (sweet, self -deprecating and somewhat clumsy), defining the roles from the Rubacuori di Grant for an entire decade. In Mike Newell’s film, his clumsy Scapolo tries to conquer the beautiful American Carrie (Andie MacDowell), crossing the social events that give the title to history. He wins a Golden Globe and Bafta.

William in Notting Hill (1999)

Directed by Roger Michell, on Richard Curtis’s original screenplay, the Screwball Comedy that tells the Love Story among the Hollywood diva Anna Scott (played by Julia Roberts) and the shy English book library William Thaker. Hugh Grant is perfect in the role of the impracted travel book shopkeeper who falls in love with the biggest cinema star. Do you remember “Horses and Hounds”, the hilarious trick used by her character to bring Roberts closer? Well, Horse & Hound really exists and is the oldest British riding magazine.

Daniel ne Bridget Jones diary (2001)

While the actor walked away from the romantic heroes who had made him an icon of the 90s, the new millennium was ready to give him the status of Bad Boy. In Bridget Jones diaryembodies the chief womaniolo of the English single played by Renée Zellweger. His character is arrogant, morally questionable and a disaster for human resources, but when he falls from the boat with a penalty penzolating cigarette with his lips, we cannot help but forgive him.

Will in About A Boy (2002)

Grant breaks the cliché that had defined him, interpreting a London baby nepus that discovers the dissatisfaction of the do not do anything. He finds himself unintentionally to act as a father to a problematic boy (Nicholas Hault), being dragged into the chaos of his family life. For this role, the actor has abandoned his image from Soft Boi, showing off a more well -kept look and a safer and cynical attitude.

David in Love Actually (2003)

The Prime Minister, who falls in love with his assistant, not before going on on the Jump notes of the Pointer Sisters, in the Christmas Roma of Richard Curtis. Grant admitted that dance was one of the funniest parts to turn, although initially it was a little embarrassed.

Phoenix Buchanan in Paddington 2 (2017)

From Paul King, the second chapter of the adventures of the Peruvian bear born from the fantasy of Michael Bond. Grant wears the rose stripes of the actor in decline that stole an old pop-up book in order to frame Paddington. Sgua in the role of the villain, having fun ironing on the profession with a thousand disguises: homeless, bishop and nun …

Jeremy Thorpe in A Very English Scandal (2018)

Liberal leader of the 70s, in the BBC miniseries on one of the most striking political scandals of the United Kingdom. Stephen Frears’ show tells the story of Jeremy Thorpe, whose attempt to hide a homosexual relationship with Norman Scott (Ben Whishaw) threatens his political career. Grant had a lot of fun with the role, which allowed him to explore a broad spectrum of emotions, from manipulation to vulnerability, marking a new phase of his career.

Jonathan Fraser in The Undoing (2020)

The renowned oncologist of the Upper East Side involved in a scandal that changes his life and that of his family. His character is accused of a crime that shakes his career and reputation, putting his wedding to the test with Grace, played by Nicole Kidman. From Susanne Bier, David E. Kelley’s HBO miniseries.

Mr. Reed in Heretic (2024)

The English star offers a Master Class using every gram of its charm to diabolical purposes. When two young missionary Mormon (played by Chloe East and Sophie Thatcher) present themselves at her door, initially her Mr. Reed seems welcoming but her subtle smile soon becomes left. In the role of the nightmare neighbor, he traps the girls in a terrifying mouse hunt through his labyrinthine villa.