Grant was born in Corpus Christi Texas the original home of naval
aviation. His father was a instructor pilot there when Grant was born.
As a youth and young adult Grant grew up in and around naval aviation.
Grant's father served in the US Navy until Grant was in college, a
period of 25 years. Capt. Conroy flew "Black Cat" PBY combat tours in
World War 11, as the executive officer of VP-44 the famous squadron of
the battle of Midway, and was commanding officer of VP-81 "Rankin's
Raiders". In the Korean War Grant's father commanded operations on the
aircraft carrier Bon Homme Richard for two combat tours. As noted Grant
has had a unique background with many of his formative years being in
the world of Naval Aviation and one might say was somewhat a "Hostage
to Fortune" with regard to his involvement in the production of the
documentary "Razor Sharp" featuring the U.S. Navy's Blue Angels. Grant
obtained his SAG card while attending USC and has been involved in many
areas of the entertainment business for over twenty years. He currently
lives in Pebble Beach, California and Honolulu Hawaii. Grant is very
sports-oriented, having played intercollegiate football,rugby (AAU
Championship), equestrian (owns an Andalusian gelding/ridden in the
Pasadena Rose Parade 2001), sailor and boat owner, runner (10ks one
marathon) and of course skiing and golf. Grant is an avid history buff
as well, especially "the American West". His mother's family has deep
roots in the ranching community in Idaho and California (Sawyer &
MaGee/ Ghiradelli). Grant is currently unmarried, having been married
once. "Fine dining, good company, quality wine and a beautiful setting
are always deeply appreciated." Grant loves travel and has lived in
Rome and the south of France for extended periods. He has a deep
respect for the different flavors of different cultures and peoples. He
has a simple code of conduct. "Live and let live, treat others the way
you liked to be treated, and always reciprocate-it's important to
"remember" when someone does something on your behalf."
