Russell Brand

Russell Brand

🎂 4th June 1975 (50 yrs) 📍 Grays, Essex, England, UK

Known For

Despicable Me

Biography

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.

Russell Brand

Movies Featuring Russell Brand

Under the Boardwalk

Under the Boardwalk (2023)

as Mako (voice)
Russell Brand: Brandemic

Russell Brand: Brandemic (2023)

as Self
Catherine Called Birdy

Catherine Called Birdy (2022)

as Suitor from Kent
Minions: The Rise of Gru

Minions: The Rise of Gru (2022)

as Dr. Nefario (voice)
Death on the Nile

Death on the Nile (2022)

as Windlesham
Reclaiming Amy

Reclaiming Amy (2021)

as Self (archive footage)
The Wisdom of Trauma

The Wisdom of Trauma (2021)

as Self
Billy Connolly: It’s Been a Pleasure...

Billy Connolly: It’s Been a Pleasure... (2020)

as Self
Four Kids and It

Four Kids and It (2020)

as Tristan Trent
Chasing the Present

Chasing the Present (2019)

as Self
The Fight

The Fight (2019)

as The Guru (voice) / Boxing Referee
Illumination Presents: 10 Minion Mini-Movies

Illumination Presents: 10 Minion Mini-Movies (2019)

as Dr. Nefario (voice)
RUSSELL BRAND: RE:BIRTH

RUSSELL BRAND: RE:BIRTH (2018)

as Self
Springfield of Dreams: The Legend of Homer Simpson

Springfield of Dreams: The Legend of Homer Simpson (2017)

as Self
Army of One

Army of One (2016)

as God
Trolls

Trolls (2016)

as Creek (voice)
Bobby

Bobby (2016)

as Self
The Emperor's New Clothes

The Emperor's New Clothes (2015)

as Self
Anonymous: A Million Men

Anonymous: A Million Men (2015)

as Himself
Brand: A Second Coming

Brand: A Second Coming (2015)

as Self
Russell Brand: End the Drugs War

Russell Brand: End the Drugs War (2014)

as Self
Our Colonial Hangover

Our Colonial Hangover (2014)

as Himself
Katy Perry: Getting Intimate

Katy Perry: Getting Intimate (2014)

as Self
A Royal Hangover

A Royal Hangover (2014)

as Himself
The Improv: 50 Years Behind the Brick Wall

The Improv: 50 Years Behind the Brick Wall (2013)

as Self
Russell Brand: Messiah Complex

Russell Brand: Messiah Complex (2013)

as Himself
Paradise

Paradise (2013)

as William Carr
Despicable Me 2

Despicable Me 2 (2013)

as Dr. Nefario (voice)
No Image

Channel 4's Comedy Gala 2013 (2013)

as Self
Eddie Murphy: One Night Only

Eddie Murphy: One Night Only (2012)

as Self
What About Dick?

What About Dick? (2012)

as Dick
Russell Brand - From Addiction to Recovery

Russell Brand - From Addiction to Recovery (2012)

as Himself
London 2012 Olympic Closing Ceremony: A Symphony of British Music

London 2012 Olympic Closing Ceremony: A Symphony of British Music (2012)

as Willy Wonka
Katy Perry: Part of Me

Katy Perry: Part of Me (2012)

as Self
Rock of Ages

Rock of Ages (2012)

as Lonny Barnett
The Secret Policeman's Ball

The Secret Policeman's Ball (2012)

as Self
Arthur

Arthur (2011)

as Arthur
Hop

Hop (2011)

as E.B (voice)
RIDE THE TIGER

RIDE THE TIGER (2011)

as International Magic
Russell Brand: The World According to Russell Brand

Russell Brand: The World According to Russell Brand (2010)

as Himself
The Tempest

The Tempest (2010)

as Trinculo
Despicable Me

Despicable Me (2010)

as Dr. Nefario (voice)
Get Him to the Greek

Get Him to the Greek (2010)

as Aldous Snow
Russell Brand: Skinned

Russell Brand: Skinned (2009)

as Himself
Russell Brand: Scandalous

Russell Brand: Scandalous (2009)

as Himself
Funny People: Live

Funny People: Live (2009)

as Self
No Image

The London Perambulator (2009)

as Himself
Russell Brand in New York City

Russell Brand in New York City (2009)

as Himself
Bedtime Stories

Bedtime Stories (2008)

as Mickey
Britney: For the Record

Britney: For the Record (2008)

as Self (uncredited)
Forgetting Sarah Marshall

Forgetting Sarah Marshall (2008)

as Aldous Snow
Robbie the Reindeer in Close Encounters of the Herd Kind

Robbie the Reindeer in Close Encounters of the Herd Kind (2007)

as Earth Guardian (voice)
St Trinian's

St Trinian's (2007)

as Flash Harry
No Image

Russell Brand On The Road (2007)

Russell Brand: Doing Life Live

Russell Brand: Doing Life Live (2007)

as Himself
Penelope

Penelope (2007)

as Sam the Jazz Club Owner
No Image

Big Brother: According to Russell Brand (2007)

as Self - Host
Russell Brand: Live

Russell Brand: Live (2006)

as Himself
No Image

The Secret Policeman's Ball: The Ball in the Hall (2006)

as Self
Cruise of the Gods

Cruise of the Gods (2002)

as Woolly Hat Fan
White Teeth

White Teeth (2002)

as Merlin