Russell Brand
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Provocative and voluble, Russell Brand is a British comedian and actor who made his brashness his signature trait. Emerging from stand-up and UK television, he made the leap to American film as the outrageous rocker Aldous Snow in 'Forgetting Sarah Marshall' and 'Get Him to the Greek'. His histrionic charisma also found a place in family comedies and in the remake of 'Arthur'. Born in Essex in 1975, he has alternated acting with stand-up, writing and a controversial public side, always from an exuberant, witty and deliberately excessive register.
Russell Brand
33 Movies
6 Series
Provocative and voluble, Russell Brand is a British comedian and actor who made his brashness his signature trait. Emerging from stand-up and UK television, he made the leap to American film as the outrageous rocker Aldous Snow in 'Forgetting Sarah Marshall' and 'Get Him to the Greek'. His histrionic charisma also found a place in family comedies and in the remake of 'Arthur'. Born in Essex in 1975, he has alternated acting with stand-up, writing and a controversial public side, always from an exuberant, witty and deliberately excessive register.
Movies
Plays Dr. Nefario (voice)
Despicable Me
2010
Plays Dr. Nefario (voice)
Despicable Me 2
2013
Plays Dr. Nefario (voice)
Minions: The Rise of Gru
2022
Plays E.B (voice)
Hop
2011
Plays Windlesham
Death on the Nile
2022
Plays Creek (voice)
Trolls
2016
Plays Lonny Barnett
Rock of Ages
2012
Plays Aldous Snow
Forgetting Sarah Marshall
2008
Plays Mickey
Bedtime Stories
2008
Plays Aldous Snow
Get Him to the Greek
2010
Plays Sam the Jazz Club Owner
Penelope
2007
Plays Flash Harry
St Trinian's
2007
Plays Mako (voice)
Under the Boardwalk
2023
Plays Trinculo
The Tempest
2010
Plays Tristan Trent
Four Kids and It
2020
Plays God
Army of One
2016
Producer
Plays Arthur
Arthur
2011
Plays Suitor from Kent
Catherine Called Birdy
2022
Plays William Carr
Paradise
2013
Plays Dick
What About Dick?
2012
Plays Dr. Nefario (voice)
Illumination Presents: 10 Minion Mini-Movies
2019
Plays The Guru (voice) / Boxing Referee
The Fight
2019
Plays Merlin
White Teeth
2002
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Under the Boardwalk
Full Filmography
Under the Boardwalk
Mako (voice)
2023
Film
Russell Brand: Brandemic
Self
2023
Film
Catherine Called Birdy
Suitor from Kent
2022
Film
Minions: The Rise of Gru
Dr. Nefario (voice)
2022
Film
Death on the Nile
Windlesham
2022
Film
Four Kids and It
Tristan Trent
2020
Film
The Fight
The Guru (voice) / Boxing Referee
2019
Film
Illumination Presents: 10 Minion Mini-Movies
Dr. Nefario (voice)
2019
Film
RUSSELL BRAND: RE:BIRTH
Self
2018
Film
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Russell Brand and where are they from?
Russell Brand is 51 years old, born on June 4, 1975 in Grays, Essex, England, UK.
What are the most famous roles of Russell Brand?
Russell Brand is best known for roles in Despicable Me, Despicable Me 2, Death on the Nile.
How many movies has Russell Brand been in?
Over a 24-year career (since 2002), Russell Brand has appeared in 25 movies and 5 TV shows.
What was Russell Brand's first movie?
The career of Russell Brand began with White Teeth (2002).
What is Russell Brand's most recent movie or series?
Russell Brand's most recent release is The Tucker Carlson Show, which premiered on May 14, 2024.
What TV shows has Russell Brand appeared in?
On television, Russell Brand has appeared in The Simpsons, Ballers, Saturday Night Live, The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.
Russell Brand
1975-06-04 · Grays, Essex, England, UK
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.