Acting · Grays, Essex, England, UK · Born June 4, 1975
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.
TVThe Tucker Carlson Show
2024
as Self
MovieUnder the Boardwalk
2023
as Mako (voice)
MovieRussell Brand: Brandemic
2023
as Self
MovieCatherine Called Birdy
2022
as Suitor from Kent
TVRunning Wild with Bear Grylls: The Challenge
2022
as Self
MovieMinions: The Rise of Gru
2022
as Dr. Nefario (voice)
MovieDeath on the Nile
2022
as Windlesham
MovieReclaiming Amy
2021
as Self (archive footage)
MovieThe Wisdom of Trauma
2021
as Self
MovieBilly Connolly: It’s Been a Pleasure...
2020
as Self
MovieFour Kids and It
2020
as Tristan Trent
MovieChasing the Present
2019
as Self
MovieThe Fight
2019
as The Guru (voice) / Boxing Referee
MovieIllumination Presents: 10 Minion Mini-Movies
2019
as Dr. Nefario (voice)
MovieRUSSELL BRAND: RE:BIRTH
2018
as Self
TVThe Great Celebrity Bake Off for Stand Up To Cancer
2018
as Self - Guest
TVRoast Battle
2018
as Self - Judge
MovieSpringfield of Dreams: The Legend of Homer Simpson
2017
as Self
TVSteve
2017
as Self
MovieArmy of One
2016
as God
MovieTrolls
2016
as Creek (voice)
TVJohn Bishop: In Conversation with...
2016
as Self
MovieBobby
2016
as Self
TVBallers
2015
as Lance Klians
MovieThe Emperor's New Clothes
2015
as Self
MovieAnonymous: A Million Men
2015
as Himself
MovieBrand: A Second Coming
2015
as Self
TVHot Ones
2015
as Self
MovieRussell Brand: End the Drugs War
2014
as Self
MovieOur Colonial Hangover
2014
as Himself
MovieKaty Perry: Getting Intimate
2014
as Self
MovieA Royal Hangover
2014
as Himself
TVLate Night with Seth Meyers
2014
as Self
TVThe Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
2014
as Self - Guest
MovieThe Improv: 50 Years Behind the Brick Wall
2013
as Self
MovieRussell Brand: Messiah Complex
2013
as Himself
MovieParadise
2013
as William Carr
MovieDespicable Me 2
2013
as Dr. Nefario (voice)
Channel 4's Comedy Gala 2013
2013
as Self
TVNorm Macdonald Live
2013
as Self
TVThe Last Leg
2013
as Self
MovieEddie Murphy: One Night Only
2012
as Self
MovieWhat About Dick?
2012
as Dick
TVLondon 2012 Olympic Games
2012
as Self
MovieRussell Brand - From Addiction to Recovery
2012
as Himself
MovieLondon 2012 Olympic Closing Ceremony: A Symphony of British Music
2012
as Self
MovieKaty Perry: Part of Me
2012
as Self
Brand X with Russell Brand
2012
MovieRock of Ages
2012
as Lonny Barnett
MovieThe Secret Policeman's Ball
2012
as Self
TVThe Jonathan Ross Show
2011
as Self
MovieArthur
2011
as Arthur
MovieHop
2011
as E.B (voice)
MovieRIDE THE TIGER
2011
as International Magic
MovieRussell Brand: The World According to Russell Brand
2010
as Himself
TVConan
2010
as Self
MovieThe Tempest
2010
as Trinculo
MovieDespicable Me
2010
as Dr. Nefario (voice)
James Corden's World Cup Live
2010
as Self - Guest
MovieGet Him to the Greek
2010
as Aldous Snow
MovieRussell Brand: Skinned
2009
as Himself
MovieRussell Brand: Scandalous
2009
as Himself
TVLive from Studio Five
2009
as Self
MovieFunny People: Live
2009
as Self
TVWatch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
2009
as Self - Guest
The London Perambulator
2009
as Himself
MovieRussell Brand in New York City
2009
as Himself
TVLate Night with Jimmy Fallon
2009
as Self - Guest
MovieBedtime Stories
2008
as Mickey
MovieBritney: For the Record
2008
as Self (uncredited)
TVCelebrity Juice
2008
as Self
MovieForgetting Sarah Marshall
2008
as Aldous Snow
Big Brother: Celebrity Hijack
2008
as Himself - Hijacker
MovieRobbie the Reindeer in Close Encounters of the Herd Kind
2007
as Earth Guardian (voice)
MovieSt Trinian's
2007
as Flash Harry
Russell Brand on the Road
2007
as Self
MovieRussell Brand: Doing Life Live
2007
as Himself
MoviePenelope
2007
as 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
2007
as Self - Host
TVThe Graham Norton Show
2007
as Self
The Russell Brand Show
2006
as Self - Host
MovieRussell Brand: Live
2006
as Himself
The Secret Policeman's Ball: The Ball in the Hall
2006
as Self
Russell Brand's Got Issues
2006
TVRob Brydon's Annually Retentive
2006
1 Leicester Square
2006
TVCold Blood
2005
as Ally Parkins
TVBlessed
2005
as Tommy
TVA Bear's Tail
2005
TVBig Fat Quiz
2004
as Self - Contestant
Kings of Comedy
2004
as Self - Presenter
TVBig Brother's Big Mouth
2004
as Self - Host
TVQI
2003
as Self
TVThe Ellen DeGeneres Show
2003
as Self
TVReal Time with Bill Maher
2003
as Self
TVJimmy Kimmel Live!
2003
as Self
MovieCruise of the Gods
2002
as Woolly Hat Fan
MovieWhite Teeth
2002
as Merlin
TVRE: Brand
2002
as Self
TVRichard & Judy
2001
as Self
TVFriday Night with Jonathan Ross
2001
as Self - Guest
TVLoose Women
1999
as Self
TVNever Mind the Buzzcocks
1996
as Self - Team Captain
TVSoccer AM
1995
as Self
TVMud
1994
as Shane
TVLate Show with David Letterman
1993
as Self - Guest
TVGMTV
1993
as Self
TVMTV Movie & TV Awards
1992
as Self / Host
TVThe Tonight Show with Jay Leno
1992
TVHave I Got News for You
1990
as Self
TVThe Simpsons
1989
as Russell Brand (voice)
TVLIVE with Kelly and Mark
1988
as Self - Guest
TVDispatches
1987
as Self (archive footage)
TVThe Bill
1984
TVMTV Video Music Awards
1984
as Self - Host
TVQuestion Time
1979
as Self - Panellist
TVThe BRIT Awards
1977
as Self - Host
TVSaturday Night Live
1975
as Self - Host
TVMatch of the Day
1964
as Pundit
TVHave I Got a Bit More News for You
as Self - Panellist
