Russell Brand

Brand first came to public attention as the eccentric host of Big Brother companion show Big Mouth from 2004 to 2007, although he previously worked as an MTV VJ until he was fired for coming to work dressed as Osama Bin Laden the day after 9/11.

Other notable controversies from his career include 'Sachsgate' - his infamous prank phone calls with Jonathan Ross to Fawlty Towers star Andrew Sachs - as well as his death threat-inducing hosting role at the 2008 MTV VMA ceremony.

A former drug addict, sex addict and alcoholic, Brand has also been cast in several major motion pictures including Forgetting Sarah Marshall, Get Him To The Greek and Rock Of Ages.

He was married to popstar Katy Perry between October 2010 and December 2011.

Occupation:

Stand-up, Actor

Nationality:

English

Born:

June 4, 1975 (37)

May 22, 13:44
Sheridan Smith denies Russell Brand romance
May 22, 10:05
Russell Brand backs Green Party drug law petition
May 10, 21:08
Celebs read mean tweets: Jessica Alba, Russell Brand, No Doubt - video
May 01, 13:59
Russell Brand $550k car crash lawsuit goes to court
Apr 18, 16:00
Russell Brand on Scientology: 'Tom Cruise didn't want me'
Apr 11, 16:34
Russell Brand makes light of swat prank: 'I'd do it if I were a kid'
Apr 11, 16:24
Katy Perry denies "gross" Russell Brand reunion
Apr 10, 09:41
Russell Brand on Margaret Thatcher: 'She is an icon of individualism'
Apr 09, 15:20
Russell Brand jokes: 'I want a foursome with the Kardashians'
Apr 09, 14:54
Russell Brand home swarmed by police due to prank emergency
Apr 04, 22:40
John Mayer jealous of Katy Perry's friendship with Russell Brand?
Apr 04, 17:43
Today's Celebrity Pictures: Millie Mackintosh, Lily Allen, Harry Styles
Apr 03, 17:42
Today's Celebrity Pictures: Russell Brand, David Lynch, Helen Flanagan
Mar 30, 16:09
Russell Brand names two male celebrities as child abusers during show
Mar 29, 10:32
Katy Perry 'open to John Mayer reunion'?
Mar 27, 09:45
Russell Brand given sex ban by Alan Carr on 'Chatty Man'
Mar 23, 10:24
Russell Brand 'dating model and TV presenter Zara Martin'
Mar 20, 16:47
Today's Celebrity Pictures: Tulisa, David Beckham, Little Mix
Mar 19, 15:49
Russell Brand mocks Katy Perry marriage
Mar 18, 14:31
Katy Perry denies multimillion pound book deal
Mar 14, 09:38
Katy Perry to sign £2 million book deal?
Mar 11, 10:17
Russell Brand sued again over Los Angeles car accident
Mar 10, 15:29
Amy Winehouse drugs education scheme launched in schools
Mar 08, 10:08
Noel Gallagher has 42 songs for new LP: Wife won't let me take a break
Mar 08, 03:45
Russell Brand returning to radio for special show with Noel Gallagher
Mar 07, 11:35
Frankie Boyle cut from BBC's Russell Brand charity gig show
Mar 06, 10:33
Russell Brand admits crush on 'Les Misérables' star Samantha Barks
Mar 06, 10:06
Russell Brand: 'I could have rescued Amy Winehouse from addiction'
Mar 05, 16:41
Russell Brand swears, talks addiction on 'This Morning' - video
Feb 21, 22:08
Russell Brand warns One Direction's Harry Styles off dating older women
Feb 18, 18:50
Brit Awards: 12 controversial moments - Geri's knickers, Jarvis mooning
Feb 18, 10:44
Russell Brand admits 'Arthur' remake was a "mistake"
Feb 17, 23:12
Primal Scream to premiere new single '2013' tomorrow
Feb 14, 16:49
Nicole Scherzinger, Kim Kardashian, J-Lo at Topshop LA opening party
Feb 11, 17:03
Kasabian announce two UK warm-up gigs
Feb 09, 16:04
Russell Brand: "I always wear condoms"
Feb 08, 09:40
Russell Brand on Katy Perry heckles: 'People should shout what they want'
Feb 07, 06:42
Russell Kane to host NME Awards 2013
Feb 06, 20:38
Russell Brand: 'Katy Perry was perfect'
Feb 05, 18:41
Red Nose Day 25th birthday: 25 classic pictures