James Murray Grant: Everything About Hugh Grant's Father

Who is Hugh Grant’s Father, James Murray Grant?

James Murray Grant is the father of English actor and philanthropist Hugh Grant. James’ son Hugh Grant has rightfully earned his place as one of Britain’s 50 greatest actors of all time as Time Out magazine listed him in 2022. For his work and contributions to the entertainment industry, he has received awards including a British Academy Film Award, a Golden Globe Award, and an Honorary César.

James Murray Grant: Bio Summary

James Murray Grant was born in the year 1929. He will be 94 years old after celebrating his birthday in 2023. He is the son of James Murray Grant and Jessie Grant. His father, Colonel James Murray Grant, DSO, was decorated for bravery and leadership at Saint-Valery-en-Caux during World War II. He is from a military family.

There isn’t much information about James’ early life and what his childhood was like. James Murray Grant attended Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, Berkshire, England, United Kingdom, per famechain. He was trained at Sandhurst and served with the Seaforth Highlanders for eight years in Malaya, Germany, and Scotland.

Capt. James gained the rank of Officer in the service of the Seaforth Highlanders. He married Fynvola Susan MacLean (née Wickham), a schoolteacher who taught Latin, French, and music for more than 30 years in the state schools of West London. James and Finvola Grant gave birth to James “Jamie” Grant and Hugh John Mungo Grant.

James “Jamie” Grant became a New York-based investment banker. Hugh Grant became an actor and philanthropist. James went on to ran a carpet firm and pursued hobbies such as golf and watercolour painting. He raised his family in Chiswick, West London, and the Grants lived next to Arlington Park Mansions on Sutton Lane.

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In September 2006, a collection of Capt. James’ paintings were hosted by the John Martin Gallery in a charity exhibition, organized by his son, Hugh called “James Grant: 30 Years of Watercolours”. His children, Hugh and James “Jamie” attended his opening reception for his watercolor paintings at the Keszler Gallery.

Hugh and Jamie Grant were at Southampton to support their father James Grant who was exhibiting some 80+ watercolor paintings at the Keszler Gallery on Main Street, Southampton. The exhibition benefited the Southampton Fresh Air Home which treats physically disabled children to a vacation at their camp each summer.

Per a source, all 86 of James’ paintings were nearly sold out by the end of the event. “I’m so proud of my Dad – he’s been painting all my life,” Hugh said. “My Dad, who lives in London and is originally from Scotland, follows the tradition of Scottish colorists,” he added. “And I really love his colors in these nature scenes.” According to James Murray Grant: “I’m only an amateur painter.

This is only my second exhibit, and it’s for a good cause – the Southampton Fresh Air Home, a camp for physically challenged kids.” Unfortunately, James Murray Grant lost his wife Finvola Grant who died at the age of 67 of pancreatic cancer.

James Was Set Up With Matthew McConaughey’s Mom

James Murray Grant’s son Hugh Grant and actor Matthew McConaughey decided to become matchmakers for their widowed parents. They planned to set up Matthew McConaughey’s mom Kay McConaughey with Hugh Grant’s father James Murray Grant. They spoke about their plans in an interview with Mashable.

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“His father’s 91, my mother’s 88,” Matthew told Entertainment Tonight. “Yeah, why not? Next week, they’re supposed to meet, and we probably won’t see them for the rest of the night.” James Murray Grant’s wife Finvola Grant died after she was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. Matthew McConaughey’s father, Jim McConaughey, died in 1992.

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