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Russell Brand

Actor / Columnist / Comedian / Television Presenter / Film Producer / Radio Personality / Novelist / Poet / Musician / Playwright / YouTuber / Journalist / Screenwriter / Guitarist / Television Producer / Writer | * 06/04/1975 (48) | Grays, Essex, England (United Kingdom (UK))
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Russell Edward Brand (born 4 June 1975) is an English comedian, actor, presenter, activist, and campaigner. He established himself as a standup comedian and radio host before becoming a film actor. After beginning his career as a comedian and later becoming an MTV presenter in the UK, in 2004 Brand gained a role as the host of the television show Big Brother's Big Mouth, a Big Brother spin-off. He had his first major film role in British comedy St Trinian's (2007) before starring in the Hollywood comedies Forgetting Sarah Marshall (2008), Get Him to the Greek (2010), Arthur (2011), and Rock of Ages (2012). He has released several stand-up specials including Scandalous (2009), Messiah Complex (2013), and Brandemic (2023). He hosted his own radio show The Russell Brand Show (2006–2008, 2010, 2013, 2017) and also hosts the podcasts Stay Free with Russell Brand and Un... ()
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British comedian, actor, columnist, author and TV & radio personality.Brand achieved mainstream fame in the UK for presenting a Big Brother spin-off, Big Brother's Big Mouth, and for his radio show, among other television series and award ceremonies. He is noted for various controversies that have surrounded him in the British media, such as the 2008 prank calls that led to his resignation from the BBC.

Most frequent genres for this person: Comedies | Talk-Shows | Documentaries

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Awards & Nominations for Russell Brand

James Joyce Award
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Movies with Russell Brand as Actor(52)

as Mako (voice)2023 Under the Boardwalk
as Dr. Nefario (voice)2022 Minions: The Rise of Gru
as Windlesham2022 Death on the Nile
as Suitor from Kent2022 Catherine Called Birdy
as Himself (Archival Footage)2021 Reclaiming Amy
as himself2021 The Wisdom of Trauma
as Tristan Trent2020 Four Kids and It
as The Guru (voice) / Boxing Referee2019 The Fight
as himself2019 Chasing the Present
as God2016 Army of One
as Creek (voice)2016 Trolls
as Self (archive footage)2015 Amy
as himself2015 Brand: A Second Coming
as himself2014 Our Colonial Hangover
as himself2014 A Royal Hangover
as Dr. Nefario (voice)2013 Despicable Me 2
as William2013 Paradise
as Lonny Barnett2012 Rock of Ages
as himself2012 The Secret Policeman's Ball
as Dick2012 What About Dick?
as himself2012 Katy Perry: Part of Me
as Easter Bunny (voice)2011 Hop
as Arthur2011 Arthur
as Aldous Snow2010 Get Him to the Greek
as Dr. Nefario (voice)2010 Despicable Me
as Trinculo2010 The Tempest
as himself2009 Russell Brand: Skinned
as Mickey2008 Bedtime Stories
as Aldous Snow2008 Forgetting Sarah Marshall
as Flash Harry2007 St. Trinian's
as himself2006 The Secret Policeman's Ball: The Ball in the Hall
as himself2006 Russell Brand: Live
as Sam the Jazz Club Owner2006 Penelope
as Merlin2002 White Teeth
as Woolly Hat Fan2002 Cruise of the Gods

TV Shows/Series with Russell Brand as Actor(43)

as Himself - Judge2018 Roast Battle
as Lance Klians2015 Ballers
as Lance Kilans2015 Ballers
as himself2015 Hot Ones
as himself2013 The Last Leg
as himself2013 Norm Macdonald Live
as himself2011 The Jonathan Ross Show
as himself2010 Conan
as himself2009 Live from Studio Five
as Himself - Hijacker2008 Big Brother: Celebrity Hijack
as himself2007 The Graham Norton Show
as Himself - Host2006 The Russell Brand Show
as Tommy2005 Blessed
as Ally Parkins2005 Cold Blood
as Self - Contestant2004 Big Fat Quiz
as himself2003 QI
as himself2001 Richard & Judy
as himself1993 GMTV
as Self - Guest1988 LIVE with Kelly and Mark
as Himself - Host1984 MTV Video Music Awards
as Self - Panellist1979 Question Time
as Self - Host??? Saturday Night Live
as Pundit??? Match of the Day

Movies with Russell Brand as Crew(13)

Crew/Thanks2021 The Wisdom of Trauma
Writing/Writer2018 Russell Brand: Re:Birth
Production/Executive Producer2013 Russell Brand: Messiah Complex
Production/Executive Producer2011 Arthur
Crew/Thanks2009 Shrink
Writing/Writer2009 Russell Brand: Scandalous
Production/Producer2009 Russell Brand in New York City
Writing/Writer2006 Russell Brand: Live

TV Shows/Series with Russell Brand as Crew(2)

Creator/Creator2012 Brand X with Russell Brand
Writing/Writer1998 Comedy Lab

Additional Information

Full Name: Russell Edward Brand
Citizenship: United Kingdom (UK)
Born: Wednesday, 06/04 1975 (June) in Grays, Essex, England (United Kingdom (UK)) (current age: 48 years + 298 days)
Zodiac sign: Gemini (Chinese zodiac sign: Rabbit)
Languages: English (EN), English language in England
Educated at: Italia Conti Academy of Theatre Arts, Drama Centre London
Spouses (current/former): Laura Gallacher, Katy Perry
Other names for Russell Brand (nicknames, foreign languages etc.):
"Russell Edward Brand"
"Ράσελ Μπραντ"
"러셀 브랜드"
Russell Brand frequently works together with these people:
Andy Samberg (38x, Actor)
Tress MacNeille (36x, Actress)
Bill Hader (28x, Actor)
Fred Armisen (24x, Actor)
Kristen Wiig (23x, Actress)
Pamela Hayden (23x, Actress)
Kenan Thompson (22x, Actor)
Seth Rogen (20x, Actor)
Daniel Radcliffe (19x, Actor)
Will Ferrell (19x, Actor)
Will Forte (18x, Actor)
Eric Idle (6x, Actor)
WatchPlayStream ID: PEOPLE:877, Added: 03/23/2018, Last updated: 03/08/2024