- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- June 4, 1975
- Place of Birth
- Grays, Essex, England, UK
Russell Brand
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
tvThe Tucker Carlson Show
2024 · Self
movieUnder the Boardwalk
2023 · Mako (voice)
movieRussell Brand: Brandemic
2023 · Self
movieCatherine Called Birdy
2022 · Suitor from Kent
tvRunning Wild with Bear Grylls: The Challenge
2022 · Self
movieMinions: The Rise of Gru
2022 · Dr. Nefario (voice)
movieDeath on the Nile
2022 · Windlesham
movieReclaiming Amy
2021 · Self (archive footage)
movieThe Wisdom of Trauma
2021 · Self, Thanks
movieBilly Connolly: It’s Been a Pleasure...
2020 · Self
movieFour Kids and It
2020 · Tristan Trent
movieChasing the Present
2019 · Self
movieThe Fight
2019 · The Guru (voice) / Boxing Referee
movieIllumination Presents: 10 Minion Mini-Movies
2019 · Dr. Nefario (voice)
movieRUSSELL BRAND: RE:BIRTH
2018 · Self, Writer
tvThe Great Celebrity Bake Off for Stand Up To Cancer
2018 · Self - Guest
tvRoast Battle
2018 · Self - Judge
movieSpringfield of Dreams: The Legend of Homer Simpson
2017 · Self
tvSteve
2017 · Self
movieArmy of One
2016 · God
movieTrolls
2016 · Creek (voice)
tvJohn Bishop: In Conversation with...
2016 · Self
movieBobby
2016 · Self
tvBallers
2015 · Lance Klians
movieThe Emperor's New Clothes
2015 · Self, Writer
movieAnonymous: A Million Men
2015 · Himself
movieBrand: A Second Coming
2015 · Self
tvHot Ones
2015 · Self
movieRussell Brand: End the Drugs War
2014 · Self, Writer
movieOur Colonial Hangover
2014 · Himself
movieKaty Perry: Getting Intimate
2014 · Self
movieA Royal Hangover
2014 · Himself
tvLate Night with Seth Meyers
2014 · Self
tvThe Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
2014 · Self - Guest
movieThe Improv: 50 Years Behind the Brick Wall
2013 · Self
movieRussell Brand: Messiah Complex
2013 · Himself, Writer, Executive Producer
movieParadise
2013 · William Carr
movieDespicable Me 2
2013 · Dr. Nefario (voice)
Channel 4's Comedy Gala 2013
movieChannel 4's Comedy Gala 2013
2013 · Self
tvNorm Macdonald Live
2013 · Self
tvThe Last Leg
2013 · Self
movieEddie Murphy: One Night Only
2012 · Self
movieWhat About Dick?
2012 · Dick
tvLondon 2012 Olympic Games
2012 · Self
movieRussell Brand - From Addiction to Recovery
2012 · Himself, Writer
movieLondon 2012 Olympic Closing Ceremony: A Symphony of British Music
2012 · Self
movieKaty Perry: Part of Me
2012 · Self
Brand X with Russell Brand
tvBrand X with Russell Brand
2012 · , Creator
movieRock of Ages
2012 · Lonny Barnett
movieThe Secret Policeman's Ball
2012 · Self
tvThe Jonathan Ross Show
2011 · Self
movieArthur
2011 · Arthur, Executive Producer
movieHop
2011 · E.B (voice)
movieRIDE THE TIGER
2011 · International Magic
movieRussell Brand: The World According to Russell Brand
2010 · Himself, Writer
tvConan
2010 · Self
movieThe Tempest
2010 · Trinculo
movieDespicable Me
2010 · Dr. Nefario (voice)
James Corden's World Cup Live
tvJames Corden's World Cup Live
2010 · Self - Guest
movieGet Him to the Greek
2010 · Aldous Snow
movieRussell Brand: Skinned
2009 · Himself
movieRussell Brand: Scandalous
2009 · Himself, Writer
tvLive from Studio Five
2009 · Self
movieFunny People: Live
2009 · Self
movieShrink
2009 · Thanks
tvWatch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
2009 · Self - Guest
The London Perambulator
movieThe London Perambulator
2009 · Himself
movieRussell Brand in New York City
2009 · Himself, Producer, Writer
tvLate Night with Jimmy Fallon
2009 · Self - Guest
movieBedtime Stories
2008 · Mickey
movieBritney: For the Record
2008 · Self (uncredited)
tvCelebrity Juice
2008 · Self
movieForgetting Sarah Marshall
2008 · Aldous Snow
Big Brother: Celebrity Hijack
tvBig Brother: Celebrity Hijack
2008 · Himself - Hijacker
movieRobbie the Reindeer in Close Encounters of the Herd Kind
2007 · Earth Guardian (voice)
movieSt Trinian's
2007 · Flash Harry
Russell Brand on the Road
movieRussell Brand on the Road
2007 · Self
movieRussell Brand: Doing Life Live
2007 · Himself, Writer
moviePenelope
2007 · Sam the Jazz Club Owner
tvMore Dawn French's Boys Who Do: Comedy
2007
tvRussell Brand's Ponderland
2007
Big Brother: According to Russell Brand
movieBig Brother: According to Russell Brand
2007 · Self - Host
tvThe Graham Norton Show
2007 · Self
The Russell Brand Show
tvThe Russell Brand Show
2006 · Self - Host
movieRussell Brand: Live
2006 · Himself, Writer
The Secret Policeman's Ball: The Ball in the Hall
movieThe Secret Policeman's Ball: The Ball in the Hall
2006 · Self
Russell Brand's Got Issues
tvRussell Brand's Got Issues
2006
tvRob Brydon's Annually Retentive
2006
1 Leicester Square
tv1 Leicester Square
2006
tvCold Blood
2005 · Ally Parkins
tvBlessed
2005 · Tommy
tvA Bear's Tail
2005
tvBig Fat Quiz
2004 · Self - Contestant
Kings of Comedy
tvKings of Comedy
2004 · Self - Presenter
tvBig Brother's Big Mouth
2004 · Self - Host
tvQI
2003 · Self
tvThe Ellen DeGeneres Show
2003 · Self
tvReal Time with Bill Maher
2003 · Self
tvJimmy Kimmel Live!
2003 · Self
movieCruise of the Gods
2002 · Woolly Hat Fan
movieWhite Teeth
2002 · Merlin
tvRE: Brand
2002 · Self, Creator
tvRichard & Judy
2001 · Self
tvFriday Night with Jonathan Ross
2001 · Self - Guest
tvLoose Women
1999 · Self
tvComedy Lab
1998 · Writer
tvNever Mind the Buzzcocks
1996 · Self - Team Captain
tvSoccer AM
1995 · Self
tvMud
1994 · Shane
tvLate Show with David Letterman
1993 · Self - Guest
tvGMTV
1993 · Self
tvMTV Movie & TV Awards
1992 · Self / Host
tvThe Tonight Show with Jay Leno
1992
tvHave I Got News for You
1990 · Self
tvThe Simpsons
1989 · Russell Brand (voice)
tvLIVE with Kelly and Mark
1988 · Self - Guest
tvDispatches
1987 · Self (archive footage)
tvThe Bill
1984
tvMTV Video Music Awards
1984 · Self - Host
tvQuestion Time
1979 · Self - Panellist
tvThe BRIT Awards
1977 · Self - Host
tvSaturday Night Live
1975 · Self - Host
tvMatch of the Day
1964 · Pundit
tvHave I Got a Bit More News for You
— · Self - Panellist