Grant Heslov
Acting
Biography
Grant Heslov (born May 15, 1963) is an American actor and filmmaker known for his producing and writing collaborations with George Clooney, which have earned him four Oscar nominations. As a co-producer of Argo (2012), he received the Academy Award for Best Picture in 2013. As an actor, he has appeared in films including True Lies (1994), Black Sheep (1996), Enemy of the State (1998) and The Scorpion King (2002), as well as performing supporting roles in several films made with Clooney.
Born: May 15, 1963
Place of Birth: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
Known For
Unscripted
Three young, struggling actors (played by three young, less-struggling actors) try to navigate the maze of agents, auditions and avarice that is Hollywood, frequently turning to their acting teacher for advice. As the title implies, the dialogue is mostly improvised, with situations based on the lives of the cast and creators.
The X-Files
The exploits of FBI Special Agents Fox Mulder and Dana Scully who investigate X-Files: marginalized, unsolved cases involving paranormal phenomena. Mulder believes in the existence of aliens and the paranormal while Scully, a skeptic, is assigned to make scientific analyses of Mulder's discoveries that debunk Mulder's work and thus return him to mainstream cases.
Seinfeld
A stand-up comedian and his three offbeat friends weather the pitfalls and payoffs of life in New York City in the '90s. It's a show about nothing.
Justice League
The long-awaited rebirth of the greatest superhero team of all time: Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, The Flash, Hawkgirl, Green Lantern, and Martian Manhunter.
Columbo
Columbo is a friendly, verbose, disheveled-looking police detective who is consistently underestimated by his suspects. Despite his unprepossessing appearance and apparent absentmindedness, he shrewdly solves all of his cases and secures all evidence needed for indictment. His formidable eye for detail and meticulously dedicated approach often become clear to the killer only late in the storyline.
The Twilight Zone
This 1980s revival of the classic sci-fi series features a similar style to the original anthology series. Each episode tells a tale (sometimes two or three) rooted in horror or suspense, often with a surprising twist at the end. Episodes usually feature elements of drama and comedy.
The Outer Limits
Anthology series of composed of distinct story episodes, sometimes with a plot twist at the end, with occasional recurring story elements that were often tied together during season-finale clip shows.
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
A Las Vegas team of forensic investigators are trained to solve criminal cases by scouring the crime scene, collecting irrefutable evidence and finding the missing pieces that solve the mystery.
Happy Days
In 1950s Milwaukee the Cunningham family must contend with Fonzie, a motorcycle riding Casanova.
Mama's Family
Thelma Harper and her spinster sister Fran open their home to Thelma's recently divorced son Vinton and his teenage son and daughter. It's quite an adjustment for everyone, especially the cranky, argumentative Thelma.
Filmography
as Doc Daneeka
as Doctor
as Film Producer
as Saul Keller
as (segment "World cinema")
as Don Hewitt
as Doctor
as Man #2 / Announcer #4 (voice)
as Self
as Todd
as Arpid
as Gordon - Guy in Bug Suit
as Doctor / Father (voice)
as Coroner Corbett
as Jimmy
as Matt
as Lenny
as Josh Silver
as Det. Mackowitz
as Greg
as Photographer - National Enquirer
as Robbie Mieghem
as Richard
as Todd
as Klepto
as Gale Harper
as Faisil
as TV Crew
as Andre Bormanis
as Prince Fashir
as Rick
as Nevil
as Car Thief
as Buddy T. Semple
as Wally Wilder
as Karl
as Car Attendant
as Jay Silver, Jr.
as Elliot Masche
as Caller (voice)
as Andrew Putnam
as Usher
as Joe Gonzales
as Lamont Turkel
as Binky Blaustein (segment "Time and Teresa Golowitz")
as Parker's Gang
as Bernard 'Bernie' Berndlestein
as T-Boy
as Doug
as Lab Technician