Russell Brand
Acting • Born 1975-06-04
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.
Filmography
119 credits
Bedtime Stories
Movie • 2008
Mickey
St Trinian's
Movie • 2007
Flash Harry
Despicable Me
Movie • 2010
Dr. Nefario (voice)
Springfield of Dreams: The Legend of Homer Simpson
Movie • 2017
Self
The Secret Policeman's Ball: The Ball in the Hall
Movie • 2006
Self
Get Him to the Greek
Movie • 2010
Aldous Snow
Forgetting Sarah Marshall
Movie • 2008
Aldous Snow
Russell Brand in New York City
Movie • 2009
Himself
RIDE THE TIGER
Movie • 2011
International Magic
Russell Brand: Brandemic
Movie • 2023
Self
Russell Brand: Live
Movie • 2006
Himself
Russell Brand: Doing Life Live
Movie • 2007
Himself
The Tempest
Movie • 2010
Trinculo
Arthur
Movie • 2011
Arthur
Hop
Movie • 2011
E.B (voice)
Russell Brand: The World According to Russell Brand
Movie • 2010
Himself
Rock of Ages
Movie • 2012
Lonny Barnett
Despicable Me 2
Movie • 2013
Dr. Nefario (voice)
Katy Perry: Part of Me
Movie • 2012
Self
Russell Brand: Scandalous
Movie • 2009
Himself
Russell Brand: Skinned
Movie • 2009
Himself
London 2012 Olympic Closing Ceremony: A Symphony of British Music
Movie • 2012
Willy Wonka
What About Dick?
Movie • 2012
Dick
Paradise
Movie • 2013
William Carr
The London Perambulator
Movie • 2009
Himself
Russell Brand - From Addiction to Recovery
Movie • 2012
Himself
Russell Brand: Messiah Complex
Movie • 2013
Himself
The Improv: 50 Years Behind the Brick Wall
Movie • 2013
Self
White Teeth
Movie • 2002
Merlin
The Secret Policeman's Ball
Movie • 2012
Self
Under the Boardwalk
Movie • 2023
Mako (voice)
Russell Brand on the Road
Movie • 2007
Self
Russell Brand: End the Drugs War
Movie • 2014
Self
Catherine Called Birdy
Movie • 2022
Suitor from Kent
Brand: A Second Coming
Movie • 2015
Self
The Emperor's New Clothes
Movie • 2015
Self
Army of One
Movie • 2016
God
A Royal Hangover
Movie • 2014
Himself
Anonymous: A Million Men
Movie • 2015
Himself
Trolls
Movie • 2016
Creek (voice)
Cruise of the Gods
Movie • 2002
Woolly Hat Fan
Robbie the Reindeer in Close Encounters of the Herd Kind
Movie • 2007
Earth Guardian (voice)
Penelope
Movie • 2007
Sam the Jazz Club Owner
Britney: For the Record
Movie • 2008
Self (uncredited)
Katy Perry: Getting Intimate
Movie • 2014
Self
The Fight
Movie • 2019
The Guru (voice) / Boxing Referee
Four Kids and It
Movie • 2020
Tristan Trent
RUSSELL BRAND: RE:BIRTH
Movie • 2018
Self
Our Colonial Hangover
Movie • 2014
Himself
Death on the Nile
Movie • 2022
Windlesham
Minions: The Rise of Gru
Movie • 2022
Dr. Nefario (voice)
Funny People: Live
Movie • 2009
Self
Eddie Murphy: One Night Only
Movie • 2012
Self
Chasing the Present
Movie • 2019
Self
Illumination Presents: 10 Minion Mini-Movies
Movie • 2019
Dr. Nefario (voice)
Billy Connolly: It’s Been a Pleasure...
Movie • 2020
Self
The Wisdom of Trauma
Movie • 2021
Self
Reclaiming Amy
Movie • 2021
Self (archive footage)
Channel 4's Comedy Gala 2013
Movie • 2013
Self
Bobby
Movie • 2016
Self
Big Brother: According to Russell Brand
Movie • 2007
Self - Host
A Bear's Tail
TV • 2005
The Simpsons
TV • 1989
Russell Brand (voice)
Soccer AM
TV • 1995
Self
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
TV • 2003
Self
Friday Night with Jonathan Ross
TV • 2001
Self - Guest
The Bill
TV • 1984
1 Leicester Square
TV • 2006
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
TV • 1992
Blessed
TV • 2005
Tommy
Richard & Judy
TV • 2001
Self
The Russell Brand Show
TV • 2006
Self - Host
Russell Brand's Got Issues
TV • 2006
The Great Celebrity Bake Off for Stand Up To Cancer
TV • 2018
Self - Guest
RE:Brand
TV • 2002
LIVE with Kelly and Mark
TV • 1988
Self - Guest
Hot Ones
TV • 2015
Self
Russell Brand's Ponderland
TV • 2007
More Dawn French's Boys Who Do: Comedy
TV • 2007
Big Brother's Big Mouth
TV • 2004
Self - Host
The Jonathan Ross Show
TV • 2011
Self
Cold Blood
TV • 2005
Ally Parkins
GMTV
TV • 1993
Self
Live from Studio Five
TV • 2009
Self
Brand X with Russell Brand
TV • 2012
James Corden's World Cup Live
TV • 2010
Self - Guest
Rob Brydon's Annually Retentive
TV • 2006
Saturday Night Live
TV • 1975
Self - Host
Norm Macdonald Live
TV • 2013
Self
Running Wild with Bear Grylls: The Challenge
TV • 2022
Self
Match of the Day
TV • 1964
Pundit
Kings of Comedy
TV • 2004
Himself - Presenter
Late Night with Seth Meyers
TV • 2014
Self
The Graham Norton Show
TV • 2007
Self
MTV Movie & TV Awards
TV • 1992
Self / Host
Mud
TV • 1994
Shane
MTV Video Music Awards
TV • 1984
Self - Host
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
TV • 2014
Self - Guest
Roast Battle
TV • 2018
Self - Judge
QI
TV • 2003
Self
Ballers
TV • 2015
Lance Klians
Celebrity Juice
TV • 2008
Self
Question Time
TV • 1979
Self - Panellist
John Bishop: In Conversation with...
TV • 2016
Self
Have I Got a Bit More News for You
TV
Self - Panellist
Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
TV • 2009
Self - Guest
Real Time with Bill Maher
TV • 2003
Self
Big Brother: Celebrity Hijack
TV • 2008
Himself - Hijacker
Big Fat Quiz
TV • 2004
Self - Contestant
Late Night with Jimmy Fallon
TV • 2009
Self - Guest
Never Mind the Buzzcocks
TV • 1996
Self - Team Captain
Conan
TV • 2010
Self
Have I Got News for You
TV • 1990
Self
The Last Leg
TV • 2013
Self
Loose Women
TV • 1999
Self
London 2012 Olympic Games
TV • 2012
Self
The Ellen DeGeneres Show
TV • 2003
Self
The Tucker Carlson Show
TV • 2024
Self
The BRIT Awards
TV • 1977
Self - Host