Grant Chang is a film and stage actor who splits his time between New York City and Los Angeles. He spent two seasons recurring as GRANT on the hit USA series Mr. Robot. His expansive television work includes guest starring roles on Law and Order, The Knick, Deception and much more. He had his directorial debut in 2015 with the short film, Finding You, that garnished him awards for Best Actor and Best Director at the 38th Annual Asian American International Film Festival / AA Film Lab 72 Hour Shootout. He also received the award for Best Performance in the New York Premiere Film Festival in 2017 for it.
On stage, he was most recently seen in the lead role of the co-production of East West Players and Pasadena Playhouse’s The Great Leap directed by Tony award winner BD Wong where he received critically acclaimed reviews. Christine Deitner of the Theatre Times wrote, “…it is Grant Chang who utterly shines as Wen Chang; a character he brings to vivid life with humor, clarity of action, and a depth of emotion that took me by surprise.” May Ruiz of the Pasadena Independent wrote, “Grant Chang’s mesmerizing performance is one that will be remembered for years to come. Chang’s heart-rending portrayal of a man who ultimately breaks away from a lifetime of blind obedience to finally claim himself is supremely magnificent.” Margaret Gray of the Los Angeles Times declared, “Chang broke my heart.”
NOMINATED-Lead Actor in a Play in The Great Leap – Los Angeles Ovation Award 2021.
WINNER- Lead Performance in The Great Leap by the Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle 2019.
A graduate of New York University, he majored in East Asian Studies and minored in Educational Theatre. To advance his acting studies, he attended HB Studios and has extensive training in musical theatre throughout the years.