Russell Brand

Russell Brand

1975-06-04 Grays, Essex, England, UK 73 Credits

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.

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Under the Boardwalk

Under the Boardwalk

2023

as Mako (voice)

7.3
Acting

Two crabs embark on an epic journey to get home after a storm sweeps them away. Their courage soon unites their families, paving the way for great sum...

Russell Brand: Brandemic

Russell Brand: Brandemic

2023

as Self

Acting

In his new comedy special, Russell Brand promises viewers the best stand-up special he has ever made. After years of deception, madness, and insanity ...

Catherine Called Birdy

Catherine Called Birdy

2022

as Suitor from Kent

6.1
Acting

A teenage girl in Medieval England navigates life and tries to avoid the arranged marriages her father maps out for her.

Minions: The Rise of Gru

Minions: The Rise of Gru

2022

as Dr. Nefario (voice)

7.3
Acting

A fanboy of a supervillain supergroup known as the Vicious 6, Gru hatches a plan to become evil enough to join them, with the backup of his followers,...

Death on the Nile

Death on the Nile

2022

as Windlesham

6.4
Acting

Belgian sleuth Hercule Poirot's Egyptian vacation aboard a glamorous river steamer turns into a terrifying search for a murderer when a picture-perfec...

Reclaiming Amy

Reclaiming Amy

2021

as Self (archive footage)

7.3
Acting

To mark the ten year anniversary of her death, Amy Winehouse's closest family and friends reveal the truth about the music icon and the impact that he...

The Wisdom of Trauma

The Wisdom of Trauma

2021

as Self

6.9
Acting

One in five Americans are diagnosed with mental illness every year. Suicide is the second most common cause of death in the US for youth aged 15-24, a...

The Wisdom of Trauma

The Wisdom of Trauma

2021

Thanks

6.9

One in five Americans are diagnosed with mental illness every year. Suicide is the second most common cause of death in the US for youth aged 15-24, a...

Billy Connolly: It’s Been a Pleasure...

Billy Connolly: It’s Been a Pleasure...

2020

as Self

7.4
Acting

As all-time comedy-great Sir Billy Connolly steps back from his legendary stand-up shows, this star-studded special celebrates Billy’s uproarious time...

Four Kids and It

Four Kids and It

2020

as Tristan Trent

6.2
Acting

A group of kids on holiday in Cornwall meet a magical creature on the beach with the power to grant wishes.

Chasing the Present

Chasing the Present

2019

as Self

7.0
Acting

A materially successful young man, riddled with anxiety embarks on a worldwide journey of self inquiry, uncovering deep truths about who and what he i...

The Fight

The Fight

2019

as The Guru (voice) / Boxing Referee

5.7
Acting

Tina lives in a quiet seaside town but her life is anything but quiet - her mother is threatening to leave her father, her daughter is being bullied a...

Illumination Presents: 10 Minion Mini-Movies

Illumination Presents: 10 Minion Mini-Movies

2019

as Dr. Nefario (voice)

7.0
Acting

For the first time ever, ALL 10 MINI-MOVIES starring your favorite characters, the Minions, are in one collection! If there's a Minion featured in one...

Russell Brand: Re:Birth

Russell Brand: Re:Birth

2018

as Russell Brand

6.5
Acting

Russell ruminates on the state of the world and reflects how life has changed since he became a father.

Russell Brand: Re:Birth

Russell Brand: Re:Birth

2018

Writer

6.5
Writing

Russell ruminates on the state of the world and reflects how life has changed since he became a father.

Springfield of Dreams: The Legend of Homer Simpson

Springfield of Dreams: The Legend of Homer Simpson

2017

as Self

8.5
Acting

In honor of Homer's journey to the Hall of Fame, MLB all-stars and Springfield locals look back at the greatest corporate softball game ever played.

Army of One

Army of One

2016

as God

5.2
Acting

Gary Faulkner is an ex-con, unemployed handyman, and modern day Don Quixote who receives a vision from God telling him to capture Osama Bin Laden. Arm...

Trolls

Trolls

2016

as Creek (voice)

6.6
Acting

After the monstrous Bergens invade Troll Village, Princess Poppy, the happiest Troll ever born, and overly-cautious, curmudgeonly outcast Branch set o...

Amy

Amy

2015

as Self (archive footage)

7.6
Acting

A documentary on the life of Amy Winehouse, the immensely talented yet doomed songstress. We see her from her teen years, where she already showed her...

The Emperor's New Clothes

The Emperor's New Clothes

2015

as Self

6.3
Acting

An uproarious critique of the world financial crisis. Building on actor, comedian, and provocateur Russell Brand’s emergence as an activist following ...

The Emperor's New Clothes

The Emperor's New Clothes

2015

Writer

6.3
Writing

An uproarious critique of the world financial crisis. Building on actor, comedian, and provocateur Russell Brand’s emergence as an activist following ...

Anonymous: A Million Men

Anonymous: A Million Men

2015

as Himself

Acting

Join young filmmaker Patrick Ireland as he tumbles down the rabbit hole, penetrating the very core of Anonymous in the build-up to the infamous 'Milli...

Brand: A Second Coming

Brand: A Second Coming

2015

as Self

6.0
Acting

Comic Russell Brand uses drugs, sex and fame in a quest for happiness, only to find it remains elusive. As he explores iconic figures such as Gandhi, ...

Russell Brand: End the Drugs War

Russell Brand: End the Drugs War

2014

as russell brand

8.0
Acting

In this personal journey for BBC Three, Russell Brand sets out to find out how other countries are tackling their problems of drug abuse and to explor...

Russell Brand: End the Drugs War

Russell Brand: End the Drugs War

2014

Writer

8.0
Writing

In this personal journey for BBC Three, Russell Brand sets out to find out how other countries are tackling their problems of drug abuse and to explor...

Our Colonial Hangover

Our Colonial Hangover

2014

as Himself

5.5
Acting

Our Colonial Hangover analyzes the debate surrounding the racist component of the Dutch Black Pete character. Although the debate always heats up arou...

Katy Perry: Getting Intimate

Katy Perry: Getting Intimate

2014

as Self

5.8
Acting

Just in time for her latest album and tour, delve deep into the pop phenomenon that is Katy Perry. From her cherry chap-stick beginnings, transformati...

A Royal Hangover

A Royal Hangover

2014

as Himself

7.2
Acting

A Royal Hangover is a feature length documentary about the ambivalent alcohol culture of Britain. Think Bowling For Columbine, only with alcohol inste...

The Improv: 50 Years Behind the Brick Wall

The Improv: 50 Years Behind the Brick Wall

2013

as Self

6.8
Acting

Several comic greats pay tribute to the legendary stand-up stage founded by Budd Friedman in 1963.

Russell Brand: Messiah Complex

Russell Brand: Messiah Complex

2013

as Himself

7.0
Acting

Recorded live at Hammersmith Apollo, Russell questions the values of heroes and leaders. ‘Messiah Complex’ is a disorder where sufferers think they mi...

Russell Brand: Messiah Complex

Russell Brand: Messiah Complex

2013

Writer, Executive Producer

7.0
Writing Producing

Recorded live at Hammersmith Apollo, Russell questions the values of heroes and leaders. ‘Messiah Complex’ is a disorder where sufferers think they mi...

Paradise

Paradise

2013

as William Carr

5.0
Acting

After surviving a plane crash a young conservative woman suffers a crisis of faith.

Despicable Me 2

Despicable Me 2

2013

as Dr. Nefario (voice)

6.9
Acting

Gru is recruited by the Anti-Villain League to help deal with a powerful new super criminal.

Channel 4's Comedy Gala 2013

2013

as Self

8.0
Acting

A host of great comic talents, on stage and in sketches, gather together at London's O2 Arena to play to an audience of 16,000 in aid of the charity G...

Eddie Murphy: One Night Only

Eddie Murphy: One Night Only

2012

as Self

6.1
Acting

Eddie Murphy: One Night Only pays homage to Murphy's journey from a 15-year-old aspiring comedian, through the record-breaking Raw, which remains the ...

What About Dick?

What About Dick?

2012

as Dick

7.6
Acting

The movie begins with the birth of a sex toy invented in Shagistan in 1898 by Deepak Rushdie Obi Ben Kingsley, and tells the story of the subsequent d...

Russell Brand - From Addiction to Recovery

Russell Brand - From Addiction to Recovery

2012

as Himself

6.6
Acting

BBC 3 follows actor and comedian Russell Brand, as he campaigns for abstinence-based recovery programmes and the compassionate treatment of addiction ...

Russell Brand - From Addiction to Recovery

Russell Brand - From Addiction to Recovery

2012

Writer

6.6
Writing

BBC 3 follows actor and comedian Russell Brand, as he campaigns for abstinence-based recovery programmes and the compassionate treatment of addiction ...

London 2012 Olympic Closing Ceremony: A Symphony of British Music

London 2012 Olympic Closing Ceremony: A Symphony of British Music

2012

as Willy Wonka

6.5
Acting

The closing ceremony of the games of the XXXth Olympiad.

Katy Perry: Part of Me

Katy Perry: Part of Me

2012

as Self

7.2
Acting

Giving fans unprecedented access to the real life of the music sensation, Katy Perry: Part of Me exposes the hard work, dedication and phenomenal tale...

Rock of Ages

Rock of Ages

2012

as Lonny Barnett

6.2
Acting

A small town girl and a city boy meet on the Sunset Strip, while pursuing their Hollywood dreams.

The Secret Policeman's Ball

The Secret Policeman's Ball

2012

as Self

7.6
Acting

A live stand-up comedy and music gig to celebrate Amnesty International's 50th Anniversary.

Arthur

Arthur

2011

as Arthur

5.5
Acting

A drunken playboy stands to lose a wealthy inheritance when he falls for a woman that his family doesn't like.

Arthur

Arthur

2011

Executive Producer

5.5
Producing

A drunken playboy stands to lose a wealthy inheritance when he falls for a woman that his family doesn't like.

Hop

Hop

2011

as E.B (voice)

5.8
Acting

E.B., the Easter Bunny's teenage son, heads to Hollywood, determined to become a drummer in a rock 'n' roll band. In L.A., he's taken in by Fred after...

RIDE THE TIGER

RIDE THE TIGER

2011

as International Magic

Acting

Three videos from Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds directed by Mike Bruce and Blake West cut together as one short.

Russell Brand: The World According to Russell Brand

Russell Brand: The World According to Russell Brand

2010

as Himself

7.0
Acting

This is The World According To Russell Brand. Expect a ménage a trois of sexy, dark and hilarious jokes from Britain’s most notorious and talented com...

Russell Brand: The World According to Russell Brand

Russell Brand: The World According to Russell Brand

2010

Writer

7.0
Writing

This is The World According To Russell Brand. Expect a ménage a trois of sexy, dark and hilarious jokes from Britain’s most notorious and talented com...

The Tempest

The Tempest

2010

as Trinculo

5.4
Acting

An adaptation of the play by William Shakespeare. Prospera (a female version of Shakespeare's Prospero) is the usurped ruler of Milan who has been ban...

Despicable Me

Despicable Me

2010

as Dr. Nefario (voice)

7.2
Acting

Villainous Gru lives up to his reputation as a despicable, deplorable and downright unlikable guy when he hatches a plan to steal the moon from the sk...

Get Him to the Greek

Get Him to the Greek

2010

as Aldous Snow

6.0
Acting

Pinnacle records has the perfect plan to get their sinking company back on track: a comeback concert in LA featuring Aldous Snow, a fading rockstar wh...

Russell Brand: Skinned

Russell Brand: Skinned

2009

as Himself

Acting

Documentary about Russell Brand.

Russell Brand: Scandalous

Russell Brand: Scandalous

2009

as Himself

5.4
Acting

Filmed in front of 16,000 at London's O2, the most thrilling comedian of his generation delivers his first live DVD for two years. With 80 minutes of ...

Russell Brand: Scandalous

Russell Brand: Scandalous

2009

Writer

5.4
Writing

Filmed in front of 16,000 at London's O2, the most thrilling comedian of his generation delivers his first live DVD for two years. With 80 minutes of ...

Funny People: Live

Funny People: Live

2009

as Self

5.0
Acting

A live stand-up special hosted by Adam Sandler, Seth Rogen, and Judd Apatow broadcast by Comedy Central to promote the movie "Funny People". Not only...

Shrink

Shrink

2009

Thanks

6.1

Unable to cope with a recent personal tragedy, LA's top celebrity shrink turns into a pothead with no concern for his appearance and a creeping sense ...

The London Perambulator

2009

as Himself

7.0
Acting

Leading London writers and cultural commentators Will Self, Iain Sinclair and Russell Brand explore the importance of the liminal spaces at the city's...

Russell Brand in New York City

Russell Brand in New York City

2009

as Himself

5.0
Acting

In this feature Brand details the difficulty of handling his newfound fame in America, recounts the time he meet the Queen and instructs women on how ...

Russell Brand in New York City

Russell Brand in New York City

2009

Writer, Producer

5.0
Writing Producing

In this feature Brand details the difficulty of handling his newfound fame in America, recounts the time he meet the Queen and instructs women on how ...

Bedtime Stories

Bedtime Stories

2008

as Mickey

6.2
Acting

Skeeter Bronson is a down-on-his-luck guy who's always telling bedtime stories to his niece and nephew. But his life is turned upside down when the fa...

Britney: For the Record

Britney: For the Record

2008

as Self (uncredited)

7.6
Acting

An introspective documentary which chronicles pop music queen Britney Spears' return to the spotlight after her much-publicized professional and perso...

Forgetting Sarah Marshall

Forgetting Sarah Marshall

2008

as Aldous Snow

6.5
Acting

When actress Sarah Marshall dumps aspiring musician Peter Bretter for rock star Aldous Snow, Peter's world comes crashing down. His best friend Brian ...

Robbie the Reindeer in Close Encounters of the Herd Kind

Robbie the Reindeer in Close Encounters of the Herd Kind

2007

as Earth Guardian (voice)

5.0
Acting

Robbie and Donner's wedding is interrupted when Donner is kidnapped by aliens. Robbie saves the day again though with the help of his friends and an a...

St Trinian's

St Trinian's

2007

as Flash Harry

5.9
Acting

When their beloved school is threatened with closure should the powers that be fail to raise the proper funds, the girls scheme to steal a priceless p...

Russell Brand On The Road

2007

Acting

Russell Brand sets out across America's vast heartland in homage to one of his literary heroes, Jack Kerouac and his classic novel, On The Road. Trave...

Russell Brand: Doing Life Live

Russell Brand: Doing Life Live

2007

as Himself

3.8
Acting

Russell Brand displays his distinctive sense of humour live at Hackney Empire.

Russell Brand: Doing Life Live

Russell Brand: Doing Life Live

2007

Writer

3.8
Writing

Russell Brand displays his distinctive sense of humour live at Hackney Empire.

Russell Brand: Live

Russell Brand: Live

2006

as Himself

4.6
Acting

At the Shepherd's Bush Empire, Russell Brand talks about sex and the ridiculous wording of tabloid newspaper stories.

Russell Brand: Live

Russell Brand: Live

2006

Writer

4.6
Writing

At the Shepherd's Bush Empire, Russell Brand talks about sex and the ridiculous wording of tabloid newspaper stories.

The Secret Policeman's Ball: The Ball in the Hall

2006

as Self

5.3
Acting

The rebirth of Amnesty International's legendary SECRET POLICEMAN'S BALL at the Royal Albert Hall on 14th October - after a 15 year hiatus - was a res...

Penelope

Penelope

2006

as Sam the Jazz Club Owner

6.7
Acting

Forlorn heiress Penelope Wilhern is cursed, and the only way out is to fall in love with someone of suitable stock. But how can she find her soul mate...

Cruise of the Gods

Cruise of the Gods

2002

as Woolly Hat Fan

4.6
Acting

Andy Van Allen, former hero of the cult 80s futuristic TV show Children of Castor, is now working as a hotel porter. When Andy receives an unusual off...

White Teeth

White Teeth

2002

as Merlin

6.0
Acting

An adaptation of Zadie Smith's bestseller concerning the lives of two families from as far back as the 1800s and India to late 1990s Willesden.