Grado first came to prominence in 2012 as the breakout star of online documentary “The British Wrestler”. He immediately caught the eye of the BBC who made Grado the focus of their 2014 documentary “Insane Fight Club” shown throughout the UK and on Netflix.  In 2015, as Grado’s popularity grew and grew, he signed for American Wrestling company TNA/Impact Wrestling.  He has performed all over the world, including in The Hydro, Glasgow, Wembley Arena and Manchester Arena.

A move across to acting beckoned, with Grado joining as a regular on the very popular “Scot Squad” (BBC Scotland), as well as a stint on “River City”, the long-running BBC drama.  Grado also appeared in one off comedy specials “Scotland in A Day” (Channel 4), “The Sunny” (BBC Scotland) and “Don’t Drop the Baton” (BBC) alongside Susan Calman.

On New Year’s Eve 2016 and 30 years after it was last broadcast, ITV brought back “World of Sport Wrestling” for a one off special.  Grado triumphed, taking home the World Title!  Later in 2016 Grado took his one man comedy show “It’s Masel” to The King’s Theatre, Glasgow proving a smash hit with audiences..

Grado joined the cast of the wildly successful comedy “Two Doors Down” in 2017, proving to be a popular regular. He also continued to appear in all series of “Scot Squad” and “The Farm” on BBC Scotland, in Disney+’s “Wedding Season” and as ‘Degsy’ in Irvine Welsh’s “Crime”.

As a Presenter, he can be heard every weekday morning on Go Radio, co-presenting their breakfast show. He has also co-presented Hogmanay Specials for television and two series of “Scotland’s Greatest Escape”.

Represented by Vivienne Clore