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Russell Brand
Russell Brand

Russell Brand

  • 49 years old
  • English
  • Actor, writer and stand-up comedian
Russell Brand

Russell Brand is an English stand-up comedian, actor and presenter who rose to fame in the 2000s for his flamboyant, overly loquacious style and manner. He has presented numerous television, radio series and podcasts; starred in a number of British and Hollywood films; and toured to great success. A Sunday Times report in September 2023 accused Brand of rape, sexual assaults and emotional abuse.

Year Production Role
2023 Dispatches: Russell Brand: In Plain Sight Self (Archive Material)
2021 Birmingham Comedy Festival Self
2021 Russell Brand: 33 Self
2021 Russell Brand: 33 Writer
2021 The Jonathan Ross Show - Special Guests: Series 1
  1. Special - Highlights Special
Guest
2020 Billy Connolly: It's Been A Pleasure Self
2019 Butterfingers Development Keith
2018 Russell Brand: Re:Birth Host / Presenter
2018 Celebrity Juice - Series 19
  1. E1 - Episode One
Guest
2018 Roast Battle - Series 1
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Regular Panellist
2017 Russell Brand: Messiah Complex Writer
2017 Russell Brand: Messiah Complex Host / Presenter
2017 The Last Leg - Series 12
  1. E5 - Episode Five
Guest
2017 QI - Series O
  1. E12 - The Occult
  2. Special - Highlights Special
  3. Special - Highlights Special
Guest
2017 Hospital People - Series 1
  1. E4 - The Health Guru
Tyler Watt
2017 John Bishop In Conversation With... - Series 2
  1. E3 - Russell Brand
Guest
2017 The Last Leg - Series 10
  1. E2 - Episode Two
Guest
2016 The Jonathan Ross Show - Series 11
  1. E6 - Russell Brand, Alan Davies, Sharon Horgan, Matt Goss, Luke Goss, Rebecca Ferguson
Guest
2015 Alan Carr: Chatty Man - Series 14
  1. Special - Chatty Man Grand National Special
Guest
2015 The Jonathan Ross Show - Series 8
  1. E10 - Keanu Reeves, Lucy Beaumont, Russell Brand, Olly Murs
Guest
2015 An Idiot's Guide To Politics Self
2015 Brand: A Second Coming Self
2014 Alan Carr: Chatty Man - Series 13
  1. E11 - Russell Brand, Rafe Spall, Warwick Davis, Jim Broadbent, David Guetta, Kiesza
Guest
2014 The Jonathan Ross Show - Series 7
  1. E2 - Lindsay Lohan, Daniel Radcliffe, Rio Ferdinand, Russell Brand
Guest
2014 The Jonathan Ross Show - Series 6
  1. E3 - Russell Brand, Linda Robson, Dermot O'Leary, James Blunt
Guest
2013 Alan Carr: Chatty Man - Series 11
  1. E12 - Russell Brand, Adam Hills, Derren Brown, The Wanted
  2. Special - Christmas Special
Guest
2013 Channel 4's Comedy Gala
  1. Channel 4's Comedy Gala 2013
Guest
2013 Alan Carr: Chatty Man - Series 10
  1. Special - Alan Carr's Grand National Specstacular
Self
2013 Alan Carr: Chatty Man - Series 10
  1. E4 - Russell Brand, Terry Mynott, Jools Holland, Tom Odell
Guest
2013 The Jonathan Ross Show - Series 4
  1. E5 - David Attenborough, Eddie Izzard, Russell Brand, Dolph Lundgren, Pulp
Guest
2012 The Graham Norton Show - Series 11
  1. E10 - Russell Brand, Emily Blunt, Paloma Faith
  2. Special - Highlights Special
Guest
2012 Alan Carr: Chatty Man - Series 8
  1. Special - Alan Carr's Summertime Specstacular
Guest
2012 The Secret Policeman's Ball Self
2012 Late 'N' Live Guide To Comedy
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Self
2012 Monty Python: Almost The Truth
  1. E2 - Episode II: The Much Funnier Second Episode - Flying Circus Included
  2. E4 - Episode IV: The Ultimate Holy Grail Episode
  3. E5 - Episode V: Lust For Glory!
Self
2011 Channel 4's Comedy Gala
  1. E2 - Channel 4's Comedy Gala 2011
Self
2011 Channel 4's Comedy Gala
  1. E2 - Channel 4's Comedy Gala 2011
Guest
2011 Never Mind The Buzzcocks - Series 22
  1. E12 - Episode Twelve
Team Captain
2010 Russell Brand: Scandalous Writer
2010 Russell Brand: Scandalous Host / Presenter
2010 Alan Carr: Chatty Man - Series 4
  1. E1 - Russell Brand, Pamela Anderson, Glee Cast, Plan B
Guest
2009 Russell Brand: Skinned Self
2009 Russell Brand: Doing Life Writer
2009 Russell Brand: Doing Life Host / Presenter
2008 Russell Brand's Ponderland - Series 2
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Writer
2008 Russell Brand's Ponderland - Series 2
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Host / Presenter
2008 Friday Night With Jonathan Ross - Series 14
  1. E14 - Ronnie Corbett, Russell Brand, Ashton Kutcher, The Courteeners
Guest
2008 The Mighty Boosh - A Journey Through Time And Space
  1. A Journey Through Time And Space
Self
2008 Comedy Live Presents: Russell Brand And Friends Host / Presenter
2007 The Graham Norton Show - Series 2
  1. Special - The Graham Norton Christmas Show
Guest
2007 St Trinian's Flash
2007 Have I Got News For You - Series 34
  1. E8 - Episode Eight
Guest
2007 Friday Night With Jonathan Ross - Series 13
  1. E11 - Daniel Craig, Jack Dee, Russell Brand, Hard Fi
Guest
2007 Russell Brand's Ponderland - Series 1
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  1. E1 - Childhood
  2. E2 - Science
  3. E3 - Crime
  4. E4 - Sport
  5. E5 - Love
  6. E6 - Holidays
Writer
2007 Russell Brand's Ponderland - Series 1
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  1. E1 - Childhood
  2. E2 - Science
  3. E3 - Crime
  4. E4 - Sport
  5. E5 - Love
  6. E6 - Holidays
Host / Presenter
2007 Heresy - Series 4
  1. E6 - Episode Six
Guest
2007 Friday Night With Jonathan Ross - Series 12
  1. E13 - Russell Brand, Serena Williams, Iggy & The Stooges
Guest
2007 Political Animal - Series 1
  1. E3 - Episode Three
Guest
2007 Little Britain - Comic Relief Does Little Britain Live
  1. Comic Relief Does Little Britain Live
Self
2007 The Abbey Terry
2006 Rob Brydon's Annually Retentive - Series 1
  1. E3 - Episode Three
Self
2006 Heresy - Series 3
  1. E4 - Episode Four
Guest
2006 Friday Night With Jonathan Ross - Series 10
  1. E7 - Uma Thurman, Russell Brand, Sir Ian McKellen, Graham Coxon
Guest
2005 Blessed
  1. E6 - Who Wrote the Book of Love (The Monotones)
Actor
2004 The Big Fat Quiz Of The Year - Series 1
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Guest
2004 The Russell Brand Writer
2004 The Russell Brand Host / Presenter
2002 Cruise Of The Gods Woolly Hat Fan
1994 Mud - Series 1
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  1. E1 - Episode One
  2. E2 - Help Yourself
  3. E3 - The Thelfont Challenge
  4. E4 - Episode Four
  5. E5 - Episode Five
  6. E6 - Going Soft
  7. E7 - Episode Seven
Shane
1988 Comic Relief
  1. E19 - Comic Relief 2021
Joe Wicks
1988 Comic Relief
  1. E16 - Comic Relief 2017
Host / Presenter
Russell Brand: Scandalous Self
Russell Brand: Scandalous Writer

Non-comedy TV and film credits may be found here:
Russell Brand on IMDb

Born
Wednesday 4th June 1975 (49 years-old)
Full name
Russell Edward Brand
Nationality
English
British Podcast Awards 2018
Best Radio Podcast (Nominee (Russell Brand on Radio X Podcast))
British LGBT Awards 2015
Top 10 Celebrity Allies (Nominee)
NME Awards 2015
Hero Of The Year (Nominee)
Villain Of The Year (Nominee)
Chortle Awards 2014
Best DVD (Nominee)
NME Awards 2014
Hero Of The Year (Nominee)
Villain Of The Year (Nominee)
Golden Raspberry Awards (The Razzies) 2012
Worst Actor (Nominee)
MTV Movie & TV Awards 2012
Best Comedic Performance (Nominee)
Loaded LAFTAs 2011
Funniest Podcast (Nominee)
NME Awards 2011
Best Book (Nominee)
Chortle Awards 2010
Best Tour (Nominee)
British Comedy Awards 2010
Outstanding Achievement In Comedy (Winner)
BAFTA Television Awards 2008
Best Comedy (Nominee)
British Comedy Awards 2008
Best Live Stand-Up Performer (Winner)
Radio Academy Awards (Sony) 2008
Best Entertainment (Winner)
British Book Awards 2008
Biography/Autobiography of the Year (Winner)
NME Awards 2008
Best Radio Show (Nominee)
RTS Awards 2007
Breakthrough Award (Nominee)
Broadcasting Press Guild Awards 2007
Best Performer in a Non-Acting Role (Winner)
Loaded LAFTAs 2007
Best Stand-Up (Nominee)
Funniest Man (Nominee)
Funniest Newspaper Columnist (Nominee)
NME Awards 2007
Best Dressed (Nominee)
Worst Dressed (Nominee)
British Comedy Awards 2006
Best Male Comedy Breakthrough Artist (Winner)
Loaded LAFTAs 2006
Funniest Man (Winner)
So You Think You're Funny? 2000
Main Prize (Nominee)
NATYS: New Acts of the Year Show 2000
Top of the Bill (Nominee)
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