Grant Mitchell (EastEnders)
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| Portrayed by | Ross Kemp | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Duration | 1990–1999, 2005–2006, 2016 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| First appearance | Episode 527 22 February 1990 |
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| Last appearance | Episode 5348 9 September 2016 |
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| Introduced by |
Michael Ferguson (1990) Kate Harwood (2005) Dominic Treadwell-Collins (2016) |
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| Book appearances | Blood Ties: The Life and Loves of Grant Mitchell | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Spin-off appearances |
Dimensions in Time (1993) EastEnders: The Mitchells, Naked Truths (1998) |
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| Classification | Former; regular | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Occupation | Barman Mechanic Pub landlord Businessman Career criminal |
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| Family | Mitchell |
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| Father | Eric Mitchell |
| Mother | Peggy Mitchell |
| Brothers | Phil Mitchell |
| Sisters | Sam Mitchell |
| Wife |
Sharon Watts (1991–1995) Tiffany Mitchell (1996–1999) Carla Mitchell (2003–2006) |
| Sons | Mark Fowler |
| Daughters | Courtney Mitchell |
| Aunts | Aunt Sal |
| Nephews | Ben Mitchell |
| Nieces | Louise Mitchell |
| First cousins |
Ronnie Mitchell Roxy Mitchell |
| Other relatives | Billy Mitchell |
Grant Anthony Mitchell is a fictional character from the British soap opera EastEnders, played by Ross Kemp. Grant first appeared in 1990, introduced by producer Michael Ferguson to revamp the show. Kemp remained until 25 October 1999 when he opted to leave. He returned to the show on 24 October 2005 and then left the series on 9 June 2006. Kemp was persuaded to return to the role for brief stints during a period of heavy media criticism aimed at EastEnders. The return proved to be a ratings success. Kemp reprised the role of Grant for brief stints from 13 May to 9 September 2016.
A popular character, prominent in the series, Grant is portrayed as a tough persona, known for his fiery temper and his tendency to resort to violence. Family is important to him, particularly his relationship with his brother, Phil (Steve McFadden). Grant and Phil known as the "Mitchell brothers" have become household names in the United Kingdom. They have been parodied even in adverts where their gruff, tough talking, cockney accents have been impersonated. One of EastEnders' most popular and highly rated storylines was Sharongate, where Grant discovers that his wife Sharon (Letitia Dean) has been having an affair with his brother.
Grant arrives in Albert Square with his brother Phil Mitchell (Steve McFadden), as the owners of the local garage, the Arches. Grant had returned from being a paratrooper in the Army involved in the Falklands War. After a brief fling with Julie Cooper (Louise Plowright) and getting involved in various dodgy deals, Grant starts wooing the local barmaid, Sharon Watts (Letitia Dean). Sharon is attracted to his machismo, and soon their flirting progresses into a relationship. Fiercely protective of his girlfriend, most of Grant's initial problems in the Square revolve around his over-possessive nature and jealousy. He puts the landlord of The Queen Victoria public house, Eddie Royle (Michael Melia), in hospital after he makes a pass at Sharon; he later becomes prime suspect for Royle's murder, but Nick Cotton (John Altman) eventually owns up to the crime. In the wake of this, Grant decides to re-enlist in the army, but is rejected when he fails their psychiatric tests.
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