It's fairly common when I'm researching an actor to find out they began their career as a model. That doesn't mean though, that it's easy to make the transition. Although we should know better by now, models, maybe especially male models, are still surrounded by negative stereotyped. Most are not given the respect they deserve for their skills, talent and intellect.
It seems to me, that's very hard for very successful models to become actors that are taken seriously. Some, like Jamie Dornan, have done it, but the transition wasn't smooth, nor without struggles and complications. Like many, I was first introduced to Grant Harvey on the reality show The Janice Dickinson Modeling Agency. At the time, he was credited as Grant Whitney Harvey.
Harvey wasn't exactly a break out star on the series, and often played second fiddle to Brian Kehoe, who seemed a favorite of Janice and the producers. Grant was always professional however, and always seemed to rise above much of the drama going on around him. His goal of being an actor was also there from the beginning, and not something he just fell into due to h is good looks.
Since his days on Janice Dickinson, Harvey's acting career has had a slow but steady track. Although incredibly hot, Harvey has taken on complex characters, playing against type often as unlikable characters. As he was on the reality show, Harvey has mostly taken on supporting roles, wisely building an impressive resume and solid career.
Harvey started out with guest shots on shows ranging from daytime soaps like Days Or Our Lives, through primetime shows including; Hung, CSI: NY, Bones, NCIS, All Rise, 9!!: Lone Star and Criminal Minds. Harvey also had regular roles on The Neighbours, The Crossing and Animal Kingdom.
Harvey has also had some impressive film roles, most notably his turn as Mikey in 2018's Billy Boy. Although actor Blake Jenner garnered most of the films attention, Harvey had the films full frontal nude scene and he was so in character, I almost didn't recognize him until re-watching the credits. Most recently Harvey took the lead role in last years All For Nikki and has several films in post production for future release.
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