Acting
Oliver "Power" Grant
Oliver "Power" Grant is a prominent American entrepreneur, producer, and actor best known for his pivotal role in shaping the hip-hop landscape, particularly through the iconic group Wu-Tang Clan. As the Executive Producer for all Wu-Tang Clan projects, both collective and solo, Grant was instrumental in establishing the Wu-Tang brand, including the successful Wu Wear clothing line, where he served as the original founder and CEO.
In 1999, Grant expanded the Wu-Tang universe into the gaming world by producing the PlayStation title Wu-Tang: Shaolin Style in collaboration with Activision. His contributions to film include notable performances, such as portraying "Knowledge" in Hype Williams' urban drama Belly, which achieved over $9.7 million at the box office. He also appeared as "Rich Bower" in James Toback’s Black and White, alongside a star-studded cast including Ben Stiller and Robert Downey Jr. Additionally, he worked with Toback again as both actor and composer in the film When Will I Be Loved, featuring Neve Campbell.
Grant took on a leading role in the film Coalition and co-starred as Big Kev in the biopic Queen of Media, which chronicles the life of talk show host Wendy Williams. Beyond his artistic endeavors, he has successfully negotiated various product deals, spanning music and clothing endorsements. More recently, he served as an executive producer for Wu-Tang Clan’s reunion album, 8 Diagrams, continuing to influence the music industry.
