Russell Edward Brand was born in Grays, Essex, England, on June 4, 1975, is an English actor. Young Russell Brand first started performing in school production of Bugsy Malone, at the age of 15. He made big screen debut in comedy film St Trinian's (2007) in role as Flash Harry. He got his television debut in ITV police procedural series The Bill (1994) in episode "Land of The Blind", in role as Billy Case. Russell's breakthrough performance came as Aldous Snow in romantic comedy film Forgetting Sarah Marshall (2008).
How tall is Russell Brand and what is his weight? Russell Brand's height is 6' 1½" іn fееt аnd іnсhеѕ or 187 іn cеntіmеtrеѕ, his weight is 163 іn pоunds or 74 іn kіlоgrаmѕ. He is 49 years old. His shoe size is 10 US | 43 EU.
Russell Brand
June 4, 1975
49 years old
United Kingdom
Gemini
Black
Dark Brown
6 ft 1½ in | 187 cm
$20 Million
74 kg | 163 lbs
41 in | 104 cm
10 US | 43 EU
32 in | 81 cm
He voiced Dr. Nefario in animated comedy films:
Despicable Me (2010)
Despicable Me 2 (2013), for which he was nominated for the BTVA Feature Film Voice Acting Award for Best Male Vocal Performance in a Feature Film in a Supporting Role
Minions: The Rise of Gru (2022)
He was nominated for a Chicago Film Critics Association Award for Most Promising Performer for his role as Aldous Snow in comedy film Forgetting Sarah Marshall (2008).
He was nominated for the MTV Movie Award for Best Comedic Performance for his role as Aldous Snow in comedy movie Get Him to the Greek (2010).
He won the Prism Award for Performance in a Feature Film for his role as Arthur Bach in romantic comedy film Arthur (2011).
Bedtime Stories (2008) fantasy comedy as Mickey
The Tempest (2010) fantasy comedy drama as Trinculo
Hop (2011) live-action animated fantasy comedy as E.B. (voice) / Production Assistant
Rock of Ages (2012) jukebox musical comedy as Lonny Barnett
Paradise (2013) comedy drama as William
He voiced Creek in animated musical comedy movie Trolls (2016).
Army of One (2016) comedy adventure as God
Four Kids and It (2020) fantasy as Tristan Trent III[
Death on the Nile (2022) mystery as Windlesham
Catherine Called Birdy (2022) medieval comedy as Suitor from Kent
He hosted television comedy show Russell Brand's Ponderland (2007-2009), for which he was nominated for the BAFTA TV Award for Best Comedy Programme.
Mud (1994) CBBC drama series as Shane
He hosted show Big Brother's Big Mouth (2004-2006).
He hosted late-night talk show Brand X with Russell Brand (2012–2013).
Ballers (2018-2019) HBO comedy drama series as Lance
Attended Grays School Media Arts College (now called Hathaway Academy) in Grays, Essex.
Studied at Italia Conti Academy in London.
Studied drama at Drama Centre London.
He is an only child.
Has English and German ancestry.
He won the British Comedy Award for Best Newcomer in 2006.
He signed a £1.8 million two-book deal with HarperCollins (2008).
Good friend with actress Helen Mirren.
Published books:
Articles of Faith (2008)
Revolution (2014)
Recovery: Freedom from Our Addictions (2017)
Mentors: How To Help and Be Helped (2019)
Supporter of West Ham United football club.
Has purple belt in martial art of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
Released his first autobiography "My Booky Wook" in 2007 and second "Booky Wook 2: This Time It's Personal" in 2010.
He won the CinemaCon Award for Comedy Star of the Year in 2011.
Lives in Shoreditch, London.
He dated Jemima Khan (2013-2014), Zara Martin (2013), Geri Horner (2012), Isabella Brewster (2012), Nikolett Barabas (2012), Teresa Palmer (2008), Georgina Baillie (2008-2009), Kat Shoob (2006-2009), Peaches Geldof (2006), Kate Moss (2006), Imogen Thomas (2006) and Cassie Sumner (2005-2006).
He was married to singer-songwriter Katy Perry (2010-2011).
He married Laura Gallacher in 2017, they have two daughters, Mabel and Peggy.