Grant Swanby

Grant Swanby

58 · Born: Jul 25, 1967

Personal Details

BornJul 25, 1967 Durban, South Africa

Biography

Grant has dedicated the past three decades to a successful and illustrious career in the entertainment industry, focusing on a diverse range of acting roles in film, television, and stage productions.

Throughout his extensive filmography, Grant has had the opportunity to work on a variety of notable projects, including the critically acclaimed biographical drama "Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom" (2013),Clint Eastwood's sports drama "Invictus" (2009),the psychological thriller "The Fall" (2006),the action-packed adventure "Blood Diamond" (2006),and the award-winning drama "Black Butterflies" (2011).

In addition to his impressive film credits, Grant has also made significant contributions to the world of television, appearing in a range of popular shows such as the sci-fi series "Invasion" (season 2),the historical drama "Troy: Fall of the City", the war drama "The Last Post", and the period drama "Women in Love" (2011) for the BBC. He has also worked on the NBC series "Crusoe" (2008) and the ITV drama "The Runaway" (2010).

Grant's extensive experience in the theatre has led to numerous notable credits, including productions of "Much Ado about Nothing", "Jesus Christ Superstar", "Hamlet", "Love, Valour, Compassion", and most recently "The Taming of the Shrew". Furthermore, Grant has also honed his skills as a professional acting coach, utilizing his wealth of knowledge and expertise to guide and mentor aspiring actors.

Career

2025
Street Trash
Street Trash as Businessman
2020
Fried Barry
Fried Barry as Doctor
2019
2018
The Recce
The Recce as Captain Le Roux
Cut-Out Girls
Cut-Out Girls as Leigh’s dad
Ice
Ice as Antwerp Board Member
2017
2016
Blood and Glory
Blood and Glory as Colonel Swannell
2015
Shark Killer
Shark Killer as Diggler
The Salvation
The Salvation as Joe No Leg
2013
Zulu
Zulu as Policeman at grave
2012
Copposites
Copposites as Captain Kruger
Jail Caesar
Jail Caesar as Crassus
2011
Skeem
Skeem as Drikus
Women in Love
Women in Love as Wolfgang Loerke
2009
Endgame
Endgame as President's Agent Botha (uncredited)
Invictus
Invictus as Co-Captain of 747
2007
More Than Just a Game
More Than Just a Game as Warder Delport
2006
The Fall
The Fall as Father Augustine
Blood Diamond
Blood Diamond as UNCHR Official
2005
Slipstream
Slipstream as Tokin
2004
Critical Assignment
Critical Assignment as Jon Marshall
Dracula 3000
Dracula 3000 as Arthur "The Professor" Holmwood
Blast
Blast as Michael's Heavy 3
2003
Proteus
Proteus as Willer
2002
Pavement
Pavement as Ted Hansen
Promised Land
Promised Land as Johannes Hattingh
2001
Witness to a Kill
Witness to a Kill as Security Officer #2