Grant Roberts

Toronto, Ontario

Actor

Biography

Grant Roberts was born in Toronto Canada, and is also a citizen of Ireland, currently residing between Canada and the US. Roberts former Mr. Canada bodybuilding champion is a trainer, nutritionist, lifestyle coach, actor, author and philanthropist. Grant Roberts & Hillary Swank Roberts career gained international recognition for his work in transforming the physique of actress Hilary Swank in the Clint Eastwood film Million Dollar Baby (2004). Swank went on to win both the Golden Globe and Actress Academy award for Best Actress and paid tribute to Roberts on both occasions acknowledging his contribution. Films Featuring Grant Roberts Roberts had a cameo appearance in the film Million Dollar Baby as the corner-man for actress and real-life professional world champion Lucia Rijker who played the 140 champion 'Billie the Blue Bear' in the movie. Roberts would team up again with Clint Eastwood and Morgan Freeman, playing Ruben Kruger, a flanker for the South Africa national team that won the 1995 Rugby World Cup, in the 2009 film Invictus. Grant Roberts Charities Roberts is actively involved in charitable work, founding www.healthystudentbodies.com an organization dedicated to educating, motivating and creating healthy invigorating lifestyle for all students of life regardless of age. Roberts’ foundation provides fitness equipment to schools and fitness programming including 'Jog Your Memory' a science based pre-educational primer that enhances oxygen and blood flow to the brain enhancing focus, retention and cognition with the additional benefit of aiding in controlling excess body fat. Grant Roberts & Healthy and Fit Communities Roberts is also the chairman and director of Healthy and Fit Communities, a global initiative that provides web based tools and actively encourages comprehensive fitness strategies using Roberts' ten www.UnifiedLifestyle.com principles as the foundation for improving appearance, strength, confidence and overall level of fitness regardless of age, gender of athletic ability. The initial City led by Mayor Mick Cornett that was featured on The Ellen DeGeneres Show has proven to be an inspiration for other communities as the list of participating cities continues to grow.