By Lily Waddell For Mailonline
Published: 23:44 GMT, 23 February 2019 | Updated: 08:05 GMT, 24 February 2019
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He is tipped for an Academy Award at the upcoming dazzling Oscars ceremony.
And Richard E. Grant started crying when he was named the Best Supporting Male at the 34th Film Independent Spirit Awards, in Santa Monica, California on Saturday.
The grinning actor, 61, gave Glenn Close a heartwarming bear hug when the Fatal Attraction actress presented the award to him.
Independent Spirit Awards 2019: Richard E. Grant broke down in tears as he received Best Supporting Male award (and a hug!) from Glenn Close on Saturday... ahead of Oscars buzz
Richard was bestowed with the Best Supporting Male title for his part to play as Jack Hock in Can You Forgive Me?
Can You Forgive Me? lays out the true story of celebrity biography Lee Israel who spins stories and lies when her work falls out of favour with the public.
American actress Melissa McCarthy transforms into the A-list biographer while Richard plays her loyal friend Jack.
Brilliant man! Richard was bestowed with the Best Supporting Male title for his part to play as Jack Hock in Can You Forgive Me?
What a treat! The grinning actor, 61, gave Glenn Close a heartwarming bear hug when the Fatal Attraction actress presented the award to him
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