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South Africa Grant Carson is an American actor and artist known for his extensive work across film, television, and visual arts, bringing diverse characters and thought-provoking installations to audiences worldwide.
Carson Ferri-Grant's artwork is listed and exhibited on Artsy.net, recognized for his painting series. His 'Cali Nestia' mantra series of 18 pieces is a celebration of the California environment. His works, including 'Contrived Feeder 04' ($10,500) and 'Cali Nestia 01' ($13,000), are available through FilmPens Studio.
Carson Ferri-Grant has been an exhibiting artist at the LA Art Show for multiple years (2023, 2024, 2025, 2026), showcasing his painting series such as 'Cali Cosmos', 'CA Oceania', 'CA Submariania', 'Cali Nestia', and 'Cali Rosesia' through FilmPens Studio.
Carson Ferri-Grant was the 'Yogi Namaste' in the Emblem Health 2017 Campaign.
As an agent with Halstead Property, NYC, Carson Ferri-Grant won the Real Estate Board of New York (REBNY) "Deal of the Year 2017" award for his ethical practices and commitment to Fair Housing and American Disability Acts.
In 2019, Grant moved to Los Angeles and signed with CESD-LA, a talent agency for his acting career.
Carson Grant, born Carson Ferri on December 17, 1950, in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, is an American actor and artist. He pursued his artistic inclinations from an early age, performing in community theater at six and attending Saturday classes at the Rhode Island School of Design at twelve. After high school, Grant moved to New York City in 1970 to study method acting with Lee Strasberg and voice with Wally Harper. By 1972, he joined the Screen Actors Guild, American Federation of Television and Radio Artists, and Actors Equity Association, represented by the William Morris Agency under the stage name ‘Carson Grant’. His early film career included minor roles in notable productions like “Man on a Swing,” “The Front,” and “Death Wish.” He also portrayed Thomas Jefferson in the WNET 13 Bicentennial series “The Last Ballot” and performed with the New York City Opera Company.
Beyond acting, Grant developed a significant career as a visual artist. In the 1970s, he was an active participant in the East Village, Manhattan art movement, creating large oil canvases and art installations. His work often focused on environmental and social themes, exemplified by his ‘Coney Island Bathing Beauties’ sand sculptures in 1981 and the ‘Nature-Nuclear’ exhibition in 1979, which advocated for alternative energy sources. He also helped establish the ‘Westside Arts Coalition’ and founded ‘Environmental Artists United’ (EAU) in 1981, receiving grants from organizations such as the America the Beautiful Fund and Avon Foundation. Grant pursued higher education, earning a BA in Psychology and Art from Hunter College (CUNY) in 1979 and an MA in Socio-Drama from the University of Connecticut, summa cum laude, in the 1980s.
In the 1990s, Grant transitioned into computer graphics, animation, and video editing, working with companies like AT&T, NASA, and major advertising agencies like Ayer Advertising and Ogilvy & Mather. He returned to film acting in 1998 when Italian director Edoardo Amati cast him as the lead in “Master Shot.” Since then, Grant has accumulated over 400 film and theater credits, earning several awards for his performances, including Best Actor for his role in ‘One Penny’ at the Philadelphia Independent Film Festival in 2017 and Best Lead Actor for ‘Amazon Queen’ at the Rome International Film Festival in 2021. He also holds leadership positions within the Guild of Italian American Actors (GIAA) and the Associated Actors and Artistes of America.
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