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Known For

Acting

Born

June 4, 1975 (age 50)

Place of Birth

Grays, Essex, England, UK

Also Known As

Russell Edward Brand

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Russell Brand

Biography

Russell Brand (born 4 June 1975) is a British comedian, actor, columnist, author, TV & radio personality, presenter, activist, and campaigner. 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.

Filmography

2024TVThe Tucker Carlson Showas Self 2023FilmUnder the Boardwalkas Mako (voice)2023FilmRussell Brand: Brandemicas Self 2022FilmCatherine Called Birdyas Suitor from Kent 2022TVRunning Wild with Bear Grylls: The Challengeas Self 2022FilmMinions: The Rise of Gruas Dr. Nefario (voice)2022FilmDeath on the Nileas Windlesham 2021FilmReclaiming Amyas Self (archive footage)2021FilmThe Wisdom of Traumaas Self 2020FilmBilly Connolly: It’s Been a Pleasure...as Self 2020FilmFour Kids and Itas Tristan Trent 2019FilmChasing the Presentas Self 2019FilmThe Fightas The Guru (voice) / Boxing Referee 2019FilmIllumination Presents: 10 Minion Mini-Moviesas Dr. Nefario (voice)2018FilmRUSSELL BRAND: RE:BIRTHas Self 2018TVThe Great Celebrity Bake Off for Stand Up To Canceras Self - Guest 2018TVRoast Battleas Self - Judge 2017FilmSpringfield of Dreams: The Legend of Homer Simpsonas Self 2016FilmArmy of Oneas God 2016FilmTrollsas Creek (voice)2016TVJohn Bishop: In Conversation with...as Self 2016FilmBobbyas Self 2015TVBallersas Lance Klians 2015FilmThe Emperor's New Clothesas Self 2015FilmAnonymous: A Million Menas Himself 2015FilmBrand: A Second Comingas Self 2015TVHot Onesas Self 2014FilmRussell Brand: End the Drugs Waras Self 2014FilmOur Colonial Hangoveras Himself 2014FilmKaty Perry: Getting Intimateas Self 2014FilmA Royal Hangoveras Himself 2014TVLate Night with Seth Meyersas Self 2014TVThe Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallonas Self - Guest 2013FilmThe Improv: 50 Years Behind the Brick Wallas Self 2013FilmRussell Brand: Messiah Complexas Himself 2013FilmParadiseas William Carr 2013FilmDespicable Me 2as Dr. Nefario (voice)2013FilmChannel 4's Comedy Gala 2013as Self 2013TVNorm Macdonald Liveas Self 2013TVThe Last Legas Self 2012FilmEddie Murphy: One Night Onlyas Self 2012FilmWhat About Dick?as Dick 2012TVLondon 2012 Olympic Gamesas Self 2012FilmRussell Brand - From Addiction to Recoveryas Himself 2012FilmLondon 2012 Olympic Closing Ceremony: A Symphony of British Musicas Willy Wonka 2012FilmKaty Perry: Part of Meas Self 2012TVBrand X with Russell Brand 2012FilmRock of Agesas Lonny Barnett 2012FilmThe Secret Policeman's Ballas Self 2011TVThe Jonathan Ross Showas Self 2011FilmArthuras Arthur 2011FilmHopas E.B (voice)2011FilmRIDE THE TIGERas International Magic 2010FilmRussell Brand: The World According to Russell Brandas Himself 2010TVConanas Self 2010FilmThe Tempestas Trinculo 2010FilmDespicable Meas Dr. Nefario (voice)2010TVJames Corden's World Cup Liveas Self - Guest 2010FilmGet Him to the Greekas Aldous Snow 2009FilmRussell Brand: Skinnedas Himself 2009FilmRussell Brand: Scandalousas Himself 2009TVLive from Studio Fiveas Self 2009FilmFunny People: Liveas Self 2009TVWatch What Happens Live with Andy Cohenas Self - Guest 2009FilmThe London Perambulatoras Himself 2009FilmRussell Brand in New York Cityas Himself 2009TVLate Night with Jimmy Fallonas Self - Guest 2008FilmBedtime Storiesas Mickey 2008FilmBritney: For the Recordas Self (uncredited)2008TVCelebrity Juiceas Self 2008FilmForgetting Sarah Marshallas Aldous Snow 2008TVBig Brother: Celebrity Hijackas Himself - Hijacker 2007FilmRobbie the Reindeer in Close Encounters of the Herd Kindas Earth Guardian (voice)2007FilmSt Trinian'sas Flash Harry 2007FilmRussell Brand on the Roadas Self 2007FilmRussell Brand: Doing Life Liveas Himself 2007FilmPenelopeas Sam the Jazz Club Owner 2007TVMore Dawn French's Boys Who Do: Comedy 2007TVRussell Brand's Ponderland 2007FilmBig Brother: According to Russell Brandas Self - Host 2007TVThe Graham Norton Showas Self 2006TVThe Russell Brand Showas Self - Host 2006FilmRussell Brand: Liveas Himself 2006FilmThe Secret Policeman's Ball: The Ball in the Hallas Self 2006TVRussell Brand's Got Issues 2006TVRob Brydon's Annually Retentive 2006TV1 Leicester Square 2005TVCold Bloodas Ally Parkins 2005TVBlessedas Tommy 2005TVA Bear's Tail 2004TVBig Fat Quizas Self - Contestant 2004TVKings of Comedyas Himself - Presenter 2004TVBig Brother's Big Mouthas Self - Host 2003TVQIas Self 2003TVThe Ellen DeGeneres Showas Self 2003TVReal Time with Bill Maheras Self 2003TVJimmy Kimmel Live!as Self 2002FilmCruise of the Godsas Woolly Hat Fan 2002FilmWhite Teethas Merlin 2002TVRE:Brand 2001TVRichard & Judyas Self 2001TVFriday Night with Jonathan Rossas Self - Guest 1999TVLoose Womenas Self 1996TVNever Mind the Buzzcocksas Self - Team Captain 1995TVSoccer AMas Self 1994TVMudas Shane 1993TVGMTVas Self 1992TVMTV Movie & TV Awardsas Self / Host 1992TVThe Tonight Show with Jay Leno 1990TVHave I Got News for Youas Self 1989TVThe Simpsonsas Russell Brand (voice)1988TVLIVE with Kelly and Markas Self - Guest 1984TVThe Bill 1984TVMTV Video Music Awardsas Self - Host 1979TVQuestion Timeas Self - Panellist 1977TVThe BRIT Awardsas Self - Host 1975TVSaturday Night Liveas Self - Host 1964TVMatch of the Dayas Pundit —TVHave I Got a Bit More News for Youas Self - Panellist