David Marshall Grant (born June 21, 1955) is an American actor and playwright.
Grant was born in Westport, Connecticut, to physician parents. Immediately after graduating from the Yale School of Drama, his first paying job was as Richard Gere's lover in the Broadway play Bent.
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 n...
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David Marshall Grant (born June 21, 1955) is an American actor and playwright.
Grant was born in Westport, Connecticut, to physician parents. Immediately after graduating from the Yale School of Drama, his first paying job was as Richard Gere's lover in the Broadway play Bent.
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 "Eli Stone" in April 2008.
In 1998 he began a career as a writer. His first play, Snakebit,...
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