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Russell Brand

Acting

Born June 4, 1975 · Grays, Essex, England, UK

Also known as Russell Edward 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.

Awards & recognition

  • James Joyce Awards

Filmography50+ titles

The Simpsons

1989as Russell Brand (voice)

Russell Brand: End the Drugs War

2014as Self

QI

2003as Self

MTV Video Music Awards

as Self - Host

What About Dick?

2012as Dick

The Secret Policeman's Ball

2012as Self

Britney: For the Record

2008as Self (uncredited)

Cold Blood

as Ally Parkins

Under the Boardwalk

2023as Mako (voice)

Minions: The Rise of Gru

2022as Dr. Nefario (voice)

Reclaiming Amy

2021as Self (archive footage)

Despicable Me

2010as Dr. Nefario (voice)

Katy Perry: Part of Me

2012as Self

Conan

2010as Self

The Graham Norton Show

2007as Self

Hot Ones

2015as Self

Chasing the Present

2019as Self

Brand X with Russell Brand

The Wisdom of Trauma

2021as Self

Despicable Me 2

2013as Dr. Nefario (voice)

Saturday Night Live

1975as Self - Host

Ballers

2015as Lance Klians

The Bill

1984

Bobby

2016as Self

Penelope

2006as Sam the Jazz Club Owner

Running Wild with Bear Grylls: The Challenge

as Self

Trolls

2016as Creek (voice)

RUSSELL BRAND: RE:BIRTH

2018as Self

Russell Brand - From Addiction to Recovery

2012as Himself

Forgetting Sarah Marshall

2008as Aldous Snow

Death on the Nile

2022as Windlesham

The Emperor's New Clothes

2015as Self

Four Kids and It

2020as Tristan Trent

Rock of Ages

2012as Lonny Barnett

Shrink

2009Thanks

Bedtime Stories

2008as Mickey

Catherine Called Birdy

2022as Suitor from Kent

Brand: A Second Coming

2015as Self

Get Him to the Greek

2010as Aldous Snow

Real Time with Bill Maher

2003as Self

St. Trinian's

2007as Flash Harry

Question Time

1979as Self - Panellist

Katy Perry: Getting Intimate

2014as Self

The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

2014as Self - Guest

Hop

2011as E.B (voice)

Arthur

2011as Arthur

The Ellen DeGeneres Show

2003as Self

LIVE with Kelly and Mark

1988as Self - Guest

The Jonathan Ross Show

2011as Self

The Tempest

2010as Trinculo