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Richard E. Grant

Richard E. Grant is a Swazi English actor, screenwriter, director, and perfumier. He first gained recognition for his performance as Withnail in the classic black comedy Withnail and I. He has appeared in numerous films since then, including Gosford Park, Spice World, Bram Stoker's Dracula, Corpse Bride, and Jackie. In 2006 he helped expose a $98 million scam to sell a bogus AIDS cure with the help of BBC's Newsnight.

Books for Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

Each May, we honor the stories, histories, and cultures of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders. Below is a selection of acclaimed fiction and nonfiction books by AANHPI creators to share with your students this month and throughout the year. Find our full collection of titles for Higher Education here.

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