Grant Show

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Birthday:

27 February 1962, Detroit, Michigan, USA

Birth Name:

Grant Alan Show

Height:

178 cm

Only son of Ed and Kathleen Show. Raised in San Jose, California with older sister, Kelly Show. He studied acting at Samuel Ayer High School, and then majored in theater arts at UCLA. His first professional role was "Rick Hyde" in Ryan's Hope (1975) from 1984 to 1987. He then took a year sabbatical to study at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Arts. After returning to America, he worked in the theater, whilst starring in the occasional television show. In 1992, he was cast as "Jake Hanson" in the television hit, Melrose Place (1992). Since then, he has starred in numerous shows, including Swingtown (2008), Private Practice (2007) and HBO's Big Love (2006). Show less «

"I like playing a good guy. I will say that Jake from Melrose Place (1992) is a little too nice, but in a show that's painted with very broa...Show more »

"I like playing a good guy. I will say that Jake from Melrose Place (1992) is a little too nice, but in a show that's painted with very broad strokes, if you're going to be good, you're going to be very good, and if you're bad, you're going to be very, very bad. So if I had to make a choice, I'd opt for the good guy." (Answer to question of fan on 'Progidy Online Service' Nov/1994) Show less «