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Grant Fortune is a multi-hyphenate Jamaican-American Actor, Writer, Director, and Producer whose career journey began on the stage; with his leading debut performance premiering at The Pace Center.

Shifting into Television and Film for the first time in 2021, he quickly secured roles in Leverage: Redemption (Amazon Prime Video) and Unfinished Business (Peacock). He has also appeared in numerous national and regional commercials for Google, Academy and more.

Fortune has starred in numerous Howard University MFA/Graduate films, namely: "Where's Everybody At" Vol 1. - An Afro-Surreal Anthology Series produced by The Walt Disney Company x Howard University via the inaugural Disney Story Tellers Program. A recipient of Panavision's New Filmmakers Grant, WEA Vol. 1 premiered on the festival circuit across the USA.

Fortune holds a B.A. in Economics as 1 of 10 scholars selected for Howard University's esteemed Bachelor of Arts to Juris Doctorate Dual-Degree Program. He continues to grow his resume while studying at Howard University School of Law in Washington, D.C.

Fortune is represented by Luber-Roklin Entertainment and Stewart Talent Agency.

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