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Alan Grant
Jurassic Park character
First appearance	Jurassic Park (1990; novel) Jurassic Park (1993; film)
Last appearance	The Lost World (1995; novel) Jurassic World: Dominion (2021; film)
Created by	Michael Crichton
Adapted by	Steven Spielberg David Koepp Michael Crichton
Portrayed by	Sam Neill
In-universe information
Gender	Male
Occupation	Paleontologist
Significant other	Ellie Sattler (ex-girlfriend)

Dr. Alan Grant is a fictional character from the Jurassic Park franchise created by Michael Crichton portrayed by New Zealand actor Sam Neill. Grant is a paleontologist working with his girlfriend, paleobotanist Dr. Ellie Sattler in Montana when he is contacted by InGen CEO John Hammond to visit and give his opinions on "Jurassic Park", a theme park designed by Hammond that features genetically recreated dinosaurs. Grant is based on real life paleontologist, Jack Horner.

Grant is the main protagonist of the novel and Steven Spielberg's 1993 film adaptation of the same name, and learns about acceptance and family throughout the course of the film. Neill reprised his role as Grant for Jurassic Park III, and is expected to return for Jurassic World 3.

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Category:Jurassic Park Category:Fictional paleontologists Category:Male horror film characters Category:Science fiction film characters Category:Fictional sole survivors Category:Literary characters introduced in 1990 Category:Film characters introduced in 1993 Category:Fictional characters with post-traumatic stress disorder Category:Fictional scientists