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| 2007- CURRICULUM VITAE PAGE 1 PAGE 2 PAGE 3 Carson Grant, an artist/actor, a renaissance man for all seasons, has followed his artistic instincts to accomplish a lifetime of Arts. RI Born in 1950 and RI raised in a hard working middle-class family, Carson's RI lineage genealogy dates to 1636 when John Sweet was granted land by Roger Williams*, as part of the 38 families who traveled with Williams from Massachusetts to establish the colony of Rhode Island based upon principles of complete religious toleration, separation of church and state, and political democracy (values that the U.S.A would later be founded upon). (ref. Founders and Patriots, p. 234) *R. Williams insisted that land must be purchased from the Indians, rather than taken from them forcefully, in order to claim title to it. Williams then purchased land from the Narragansett Indians and established the settlement of Providence, RI. Several pieces of ornately carved art objects and furniture created by Carson's great grandfather, William Russell Sweet (1860-1946) are on display at the Pettaquamscutt Historical Society in Knigston, RI. Carson's grandfather was Col. Russell H. Sweet, RI National Guard since 1915, former chief of public relations for the First Service Command, honored in 1946 with the 'Legion of Merit' award for his brave work in the Military Intelligence Service of the War Department during both WWI and WWII. Carson has created characters and stories in visual mediums as drawings, paintings, in films and on stage. His first acting performances were in the Touisett Point Coggleshell Community Center in Warren, RI at 6 years old. At ten he teamed up with his playmate Susan to create children's theater/variety shows in the family's garage attic, where he directed, art directed and acted in productions performed with and for the neighborhood children. During his grammar school years, he designed the themed showcases displays and painted murals reflecting the seasons. Recommended by his art teacher, at twelve years old Carson attended Saturday classes at Rhode Island School of Design where figure drawing and painting nurtured his talents. As a young artist, he was a recipient of the RI Gold Key Artisan award. By fourteen, influenced by the Doors, Stones, and Beetles, Carson began his baritone singing career by teaming up with four other musicians to form "The Younger Breed". Throughout his high school years (taught by the La Salle Christian Brothers), Carson was hearing religious theology by day and performing in night clubs at night. Carson Grant was lead singer with two bands performing at events throughout New England, including "Battle of the Bands" sponsored by RI-WPRO radio station. NYC In the early 1970's, Carson moved to NYC, studied acting with Lee Strasberg, joined the actingnight unions- SAG, AFTRA, AEA, was represented by William Morris Agency, and began his film career in seventies classics as "Man on a Swing", "The Front", and "Death Wish". Still in his young twenties, the character of 'Thomas Jefferson' for WNET 13 Bicentennial series "The Last Ballot" fit Carson, as well as, various stage roles for NYC Opera Company. Maintaining good New England work ethics, he has developed both blue and white collar skills which he has used in front and behind the camera. As a RI youth, Carson had driven many vehicles on land and in the water, so when asked to drive a farm tractor and a boat in films, he easily adapted. On the college wrestling, fencing and swim teams, Carson applied these skills to his first acting role 'the Swimmer' in "Man on a Swing" , which he is grateful to the Warren, RI Summer Youth Program for their swim classes and for their winner trophies given to him. |
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