Grant Chang is a multifaceted actor, dividing his time between New York City and Los Angeles, with a diverse range of film and stage credits to his name.
He made a notable impact in television, having a recurring role as GRANT on the hit USA series Mr. Robot, and guest starring in popular shows such as Law and Order, The Knick, and Deception, among others.
In 2015, Chang made his directorial debut with the short film Finding You, which garnered him awards for Best Actor and Best Director at the 38th Annual Asian American International Film Festival / AA Film Lab 72 Hour Shootout. He also received the award for Best Performance in the New York Premiere Film Festival in 2017 for the same film.
On stage, Chang recently starred in the lead role of the co-production between East West Players and Pasadena Playhouse's The Great Leap, directed by Tony award-winning director BD Wong. His performance received widespread critical acclaim, with reviewers praising his nuanced and emotive portrayal of Wen Chang.
Christine Deitner of the Theatre Times noted that Chang "utterly shines" in the role, bringing a depth of emotion and humor to the character. May Ruiz of the Pasadena Independent wrote that Chang's performance is "mesmerizing" and will be remembered for years to come. Margaret Gray of the Los Angeles Times declared that Chang's portrayal "broke her heart".
Chang's work has been recognized with several award nominations and wins, including a nomination for Lead Actor in a Play for The Great Leap at the Los Angeles Ovation Awards in 2021, and a win for Lead Performance in The Great Leap by the Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle in 2019.
Prior to his acting career, Chang graduated from New York University with a major in East Asian Studies and a minor in Educational Theatre. He furthered his acting studies at HB Studios and has received extensive training in musical theatre throughout the years.
