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An internationally popular light comic actor, Grant's films have included ''Bridget Jones' Diary'', ''Notting Hill'', ''The Englishman Who Went Up a Hill But Came Down a Mountain'', ''Sense and Sensibility'', and ''Four Weddings and a Funeral'' (written by [[Richard Curtis]]). | An internationally popular light comic actor, Grant's films have included ''Bridget Jones' Diary'', ''Notting Hill'', ''The Englishman Who Went Up a Hill But Came Down a Mountain'', ''Sense and Sensibility'', and ''Four Weddings and a Funeral'' (written by [[Richard Curtis]]). | ||
Grant is also known for his long-time relationship with actress {{w|Elizabeth Hurley}} and for a 1995 sex scandal that led to Grant making what would become a widely remembered appearance on ''The Tonight Show with Jay Leno''. His ''mea culpa'' on that show resulted in Leno's show regaining late-night dominance after a shaky start following the retirement of Johnny Carson. It also helped restore Grant's career. His ''Doctor Who'' appearance occurred four years later. | Grant is also known for his long-time relationship with actress {{w|Elizabeth Hurley}} and for a 1995 sex scandal that led to Grant making what would become a widely remembered appearance on ''The Tonight Show with Jay Leno''. His ''mea culpa'' on that show resulted in Leno's show regaining late-night dominance after a shaky start following the [[retirement]] of Johnny Carson. It also helped restore Grant's career. His ''Doctor Who'' appearance occurred four years later. | ||
[[Russell T Davies]] approached Grant to play the [[Ninth Doctor]] but he turned down the role, thinking the show would not take off. He expressed deep regret in 2007 after seeing how successful the show had become. <ref>[http://www.contactmusic.com/news/grant-dismissed-doctor-who-as-tv-flop_1022674 ContactMusic.com]</ref> | [[Russell T Davies]] approached Grant to play the [[Ninth Doctor]] but he turned down the role, thinking the show would not take off. He expressed deep regret in 2007 after seeing how successful the show had become. <ref>[http://www.contactmusic.com/news/grant-dismissed-doctor-who-as-tv-flop_1022674 ContactMusic.com]</ref> | ||
