Russell Edward Brand (born 4 June 1975) is an English comedian, actor, podcaster, and media personality. He initially was a stand-up comedian and radio and television presenter in the UK, where he received public attention for being the host of the television show Big Brother's Big Mouth, which was a spin-off from the reality show Big Brother, broadcast on E4.
He had his first major film role in British comedy St Trinian's (2007), after which he starred in the Hollywood comedies Forgetting Sarah Marshall (2008), Get Him to the Greek (2010), Arthur (2011), and Rock of Ages (2012). He has released several stand-up specials, including Scandalous (2009), Messiah Complex (2013), and Brandemic (2023). He hosted his own radio show The Russell Brand Show (2006–2008, 2010, 2013, 2017) and also hosts the podcasts Stay Free with Russell Brand and Under the Skin with Russell Brand. He has received three British Comedy Awards and a nomination for a BAFTA Award.
In a 2026 interview, Brand acknowledged having sex with a 16-year-old when he was 30. This summary concerns that admission; it does not describe an outcome of separate criminal proceedings.
Source →Editorial summary · Reviewed 2026-09-30. Inclusion here reflects public controversy, not a judgement of guilt.