Red Grant is a fictional character from the James Bond series, created by author Ian Fleming. He appears in the novel "From Russia, with Love" and is portrayed as a skilled assassin working for the SPECTRE organization. Grant is known for his physical strength and cunning, making him a formidable adversary for James Bond. In the 1963 film adaptation of the same name, Red Grant is played by actor Robert Shaw. The character is central to the plot, as he is tasked with eliminating Bond. Grant's character is memorable for his ruthless efficiency and his intense rivalry with Bond, contributing to the film's suspenseful atmosphere.