Saltburn star Richard E. Grant 'made up' over Irish lineage

Saltburn co-star of Barry Keoghan, Richard E Grant revealed he has ties to Ireland and is "made up" about it. 

The actor revealed he was 25% Irish during an interview at the British Academy Film Arts Awards (BAFTAs).

Grant discovered the news after his future son-in-law "bought him a DNA test for his birthday."

Grant said: "I have found out that I am 25% Irish and I am absolutely made up about it."

Richard E. Grant is a Swazi-English actor and presenter.

He made his film debut as Withnail in the comedy Withnail and I and most recently is best known as playing Sir James.