The following is a sample of character portrayals of
Ulysses S. Grant in popular entertainment.
Film
Grant is the third most popular American president to be portrayed in movies, films, or cinema, his character appearing in 35 movies.[1] He is often portrayed as a drunkard, which is historically inaccurate. Portrayals include:
Branded, "The Assassins: Part One", aired March 27, 1966, portrayed by
William Bryant "The Assassins: Part Two", aired April 3, 1966, portrayed by
William Bryant[2][3]
Timeless, "The Assassination of Abraham Lincoln", aired October 10, 2016, portrayed by Terry Lewis
Legends of Tomorrow, "Abominations", aired November 3, 2016, portrayed by John Churchill
Grant, a
History Channel miniseries which aired from May 25-27, 2020, portrayed by Justin Salinger. In the
History Channel miniseries
Abraham Lincoln which aired February 20-22, 2022, Salinger reprised his portrayal of Grant in the third episode, entitled "Saving the Union."