Russell Brand
- 49 years old
- English
- Actor, writer and stand-up comedian
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Russell Brand: A career in comedy defined by darkness and delusions
Brand's comedy style has always relied on shock tactics but a look back at his story prompts uncomfortable questions. Katie Rosseinsky writes.
Katie Rosseinsky, The Independent, 16th September 2023From the Sachsgate scandal to conspiracy controversies: A timeline of Russell Brand's life and career
From the notorious phone calls to Andrew Sachs to his tumultuous and short-lived marriage to Katy Perry, Brand has been the subject of numerous scandals over the years.
Isobel Lewis & Louis Chilton, The Independent, 16th September 2023Russell Brand accused of rape
The Sunday Times reports that a number of women have accused Russell Brand of rape, sexual assaults and emotional abuse across a seven-year period that coincides with the height of his fame.
British Comedy Guide, 16th September 2023Russell Brand: Media personality is no stranger to controversy
The comedian, actor, writer and podcaster has previously found himself out of a job after questionable actions.
Nadeem Badshah, The Guardian, 16th September 2023Will accusations dent Russell Brand's popularity with conspiracy theory fans?
The comic, who has been accused of rape, sexual assault and emotional abuse and given support by Elon Musk and Andrew Tate, hints that a darker agenda is at play.
Vanessa Thorpe, The Guardian, 16th September 2023Russell Brand accused of rape, sexual assaults and abuse
Four women, including one who was just 16, make allegations after an investigation by The Sunday Times, The Times and Channel 4's Dispatches.
Rosamund Urwin, Charlotte Wace and Paul Morgan-Bentley, The Times, 16th September 2023The dark economics of Russell Brand
Russell Brand has built a massive following on YouTube and Rumble with conspiracy-laden videos. He says the mainstream is out to get him - but is it all just a grift?
Wired, 10th September 2023How Russell Brand swapped mainstream comedy for alt-right conspiracy theories and misinformation
What does he really believe?
Sarah Manavis, Prospect Magazine, 14th June 2023Russell Brand's £225 'wellness' retreats are total wokescreen
Russell Brand is the latest celebrity to jump on board the wellness industry, which is worth £594million in the UK, and came under fire for plans to charge a £225 entry fee for a three-day meditation and yoga event he is helping to organise this summer.
Claire Dunwell, The Sun, 12th May 2023Russell Brand planning three-day spiritual river Wye event
Community by Russell Brand is advertised as an event to help personal awakening and social change, and it's being held in Hay-on-Wye this summer.
James Thomas, Hereford Times, 13th April 2023