Grant Heslov
Biography
Grant Heslov was born on May 15, 1963 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA. He is an American actor and filmmaker who has worked extensively with George Clooney, a partnership that has produced four Academy Award nominations. As a co‑producer of the 2012 film Argo, he shared the Academy Award for Best Picture when the movie won in 2013. As an actor, Heslov’s screen credits include supporting roles in True Lies (1994), Black Sheep (1996), Enemy of the State (1998) and The Scorpion King (2002), as well as additional parts in several Clooney‑produced films. He is also noted for his involvement in the films Enemy of the State, X‑Files and Argo.
Career overview
Grant Heslov is an American actor born on May 15 1963 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He began appearing in feature films during the mid‑1990s, taking supporting parts that showcased his versatility in both comedy and action genres. His early screen work includes a role in the 1994 action comedy True Lies, followed by a performance in the 1996 comedy Black Sheep. Heslov continued to build his acting résumé with a part in the 1998 political thriller Enemy of the State, and later appeared in the 2002 fantasy adventure The Scorpion King. In addition to these credited appearances, he has provided supporting roles in several films produced or directed by his longtime collaborator George Clooney, contributing to projects that span a range of tones and styles.
Throughout his career, Heslov has balanced his on‑screen work with extensive behind‑the‑scenes responsibilities, but his acting contributions remain a consistent element of his professional profile. The films in which he has performed reflect a steady presence in Hollywood productions from the mid‑1990s through the early 2000s, and his collaborations with Clooney have further cemented his reputation as a reliable supporting actor in both commercial and critically noted projects.
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103 titles- Good Night, and Good Luck (2025) Writer
- Good Night, and Good Luck (2025) Director
- Good Night, and Good Luck (2025) Executive Producer
- Good Night, and Good Luck (2025) Original Film Writer
- Surviving Ohio State (2025) Producer
- The Agency (2024) Executive Producer
- The Agency (2024) Director
- Wolfs (2024) Producer
- The Boys in the Boat (2023) Producer
- Ticket to Paradise (2022) Producer
- The Tender Bar (2021) Producer
- The Midnight Sky (2020) Producer
- Trial by Media (2020) Executive Producer
- Trial by Media (2020) Creator
- In The Tracks Of - Alexandre Desplat (2020) as Self
- The Art of Political Murder (2020) Executive Producer
- Catch-22 (2019) as Doc Daneeka
- Catch-22 (2019) Executive Producer
- Catch-22 (2019) Director
- On Becoming a God in Central Florida (2019) Executive Producer
- Suburbicon (2017) Producer
- Suburbicon (2017) Writer
- Money Monster (2016) Producer
- Our Brand Is Crisis (2015) Producer
- The Monuments Men (2014) as Doctor
- The Monuments Men (2014) Screenplay
- The Monuments Men (2014) Producer
- August: Osage County (2013) Producer
- Argo (2012) Producer
- Lost Angeles (2012) as Film Producer
- The Ides of March (2011) Screenplay
- The Ides of March (2011) Producer
- The American (2010) Producer
- Memphis Beat (2010) Producer
- The Men Who Stare at Goats (2009) Director
- The Men Who Stare at Goats (2009) Producer
- Playground (2009) Executive Producer
- Leatherheads (2008) as Saul Keller
- Leatherheads (2008) Producer
- To Each His Own Cinema (2007) as (segment "World cinema")
- American Dad! (2005) as Man #2 / Announcer #4 (voice)
- Unscripted (2005) as Grant Heslov
- Unscripted (2005) Director
- Unscripted (2005) Executive Producer
- Good Night, and Good Luck. (2005) as Don Hewitt
- Good Night, and Good Luck. (2005) Screenplay
- Good Night, and Good Luck. (2005) Producer
- The Big Empty (2005) as Doctor
- K Street (2003) Co-Executive Producer
- Intolerable Cruelty (2003) Producer
- The Scorpion King (2002) as Arpid
- Life with Bonnie (2002) as Todd
- Bug (2002) as Gordon (Guy in Bug Suit)
- Par 6 (2002) Director
- Justice League (2001) as Doctor / Father (voice)
- CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (2000) as Coroner Corbett
- Even Stevens (2000) Director
- The Huntress (2000)
- Fail Safe (2000) as Jimmy
- Clubland (1999) as Matt
- Enemy of the State (1998) as Lenny
- Waiting for Woody Allen (1998) as Josh Silver
- Waiting for Woody Allen (1998) Director
- Waiting for Woody Allen (1998) Writer
- Dante's Peak (1997) as Greg
- Dead by Midnight (1997) as Det. Mackowitz
- The Birdcage (1996) as Photographer - National Enquirer
- Black Sheep (1996) as Robbie Mieghem
- The Outer Limits (1995) as Todd
- Hercules: The Legendary Journeys (1995) as Klepto
- Congo (1995) as Richard
- Touched by an Angel (1994) as Gale Harper
- True Lies (1994) as Faisil
- M.A.N.T.I.S. (1994) as TV Crew
- The X-Files (1993) as Andre Bormanis
- Revenge of the Nerds III: The Next Generation (1992) as Mason
- Harry and the Hendersons (1991) as Prince Fashir
- Vital Signs (1990) as Rick
- Seinfeld (1989) as Car Thief
- Baywatch (1989) as Buddy T. Semple
- Catch Me... If You Can (1989) as Nevil
- License to Drive (1988) as Karl
- Sunset (1988) as Car Attendant
- Dangerous Curves (1988) as Wally Wilder
- 21 Jump Street (1987) as Elliot Masche
- 21 Jump Street (1987) as Caller (voice)
- thirtysomething (1987)
- Beverly Hills Buntz (1987) as Jay Silver, Jr.
- Matlock (1986) as Lamont Turkel
- L.A. Law (1986) as Andrew Putnam
- The Boys Next Door (1986) as Joe Gonzales
- Legal Eagles (1986) as Usher
- The Twilight Zone (1985) as Binky Blaustein (segment "Time and Teresa Golowitz")
- The Journey of Natty Gann (1985) as Parker's Gang
- Murder, She Wrote (1984) as Bernard 'Bernie' Berndlestein
- Mama's Family (1983) as T-Boy
- Family Ties (1982) as Doug
- Joanie Loves Chachi (1982)
- The Facts of Life (1979)
- Happy Days (1974)
- Columbo (1971) as Lab Technician
- Calico Joe Producer
- In Love Producer
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Grant Heslov best known for?
Grant Heslov is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Agency (2024), The Agency (2024), Wolfs (2024), The Boys in the Boat (2023).
When and where was Grant Heslov born?
Grant Heslov was born on May 15, 1963 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA.
How many credits does Grant Heslov have?
Grant Heslov has accumulated over 103 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1971 to 2025.
What is Grant Heslov's background in cinema and television?
Grant Heslov was born on May 15, 1963 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA. He is an American actor and filmmaker who has worked extensively with George Clooney, a partnership that has produced four Academy Award nominations. As a co‑producer of the 2012 film Argo, he shared the Academy Award for Best Picture when the movi...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- The X-Files (1993) as Andre Bormanis — aged about 30
- Seinfeld (1989) as Car Thief — aged about 26
- Justice League (2001) as Doctor / Father (voice) — aged about 38
- Columbo (1971) as Lab Technician — aged about 8
- The Outer Limits (1995) as Todd — aged about 32
- The Twilight Zone (1985) as Binky Blaustein (segment "Time and Teresa Golowitz") — aged about 22
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