Russell Brand

Russell Brand

 

Russell Edward Brand (born 4 June 1975) is an English comedian, actor, columnist, author and presenter of radio and television.

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 has also appeared in a number of films, including the romantic comedy Forgetting Sarah Marshall, St Trinian’s, and Bedtime Stories. 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.

Trade Mark

Catchphrase: “The Swines!”

Catchphrase: “Shut up, you bastards!”

Catchphrase: “Hare Krishna!”

Dressing in old-fashioned clothes which are always black, and carrying a cane

Catchphrase: “Rhubarb!”

Big hair.

Trivia

Supporter of West Ham United FC.

Is a vegetarian.

Auditioned to be in British boy band 5ive.

He is a big fan of The Smiths and, in particular, their ex-frontman Steven Patrick Morrissey, so much so that he has a cat named Morrissey.

Lives in Hampstead, London.

On his Radio 2 show on 18 October 2008, he and Jonathan Ross left obscene messages on the answerphone of Andrew Sachs, concerning the fact that Brand had slept with Sachs’ granddaughter Georgina Baillie. This programme was later broadcast, provoking widespread complaint from the public and politicians such as Gordon Brown. Brand later resigned from the BBC and Ross was suspended without pay for three months. The controller of Radio 2, Lesley Douglas, also resigned.

Is an only child.

Engaged to Katy Perry [January 6, 2010].