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.
Known For
Complete Filmography
Under the Boardwalk
2023
as Mako (voice)
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
2023
as Self
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
2022
as Suitor from Kent
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
2022
as Dr. Nefario (voice)
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
2022
as Windlesham
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
2021
as Self (archive footage)
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
2021
as Self
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
2021
Thanks
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...
2020
as Self
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
2020
as Tristan Trent
A group of kids on holiday in Cornwall meet a magical creature on the beach with the power to grant wishes.
Chasing the Present
2019
as Self
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
2019
as The Guru (voice) / Boxing Referee
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
2019
as Dr. Nefario (voice)
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
2018
as Russell Brand
Russell ruminates on the state of the world and reflects how life has changed since he became a father.
Russell Brand: Re:Birth
2018
Writer
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
2017
as Self
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
2016
as God
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
2016
as Creek (voice)
After the monstrous Bergens invade Troll Village, Princess Poppy, the happiest Troll ever born, and overly-cautious, curmudgeonly outcast Branch set o...
Amy
2015
as Self (archive footage)
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
2015
as Self
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
2015
Writer
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
2015
as Himself
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
2015
as Self
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
2014
as russell brand
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
2014
Writer
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
2014
as Himself
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
2014
as Self
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
2014
as Himself
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
2013
as Self
Several comic greats pay tribute to the legendary stand-up stage founded by Budd Friedman in 1963.
Russell Brand: Messiah Complex
2013
as Himself
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
2013
Writer, Executive Producer
Recorded live at Hammersmith Apollo, Russell questions the values of heroes and leaders. ‘Messiah Complex’ is a disorder where sufferers think they mi...
Paradise
2013
as William Carr
After surviving a plane crash a young conservative woman suffers a crisis of faith.
Despicable Me 2
2013
as Dr. Nefario (voice)
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
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
2012
as Self
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?
2012
as Dick
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
2012
as Himself
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
2012
Writer
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
2012
as Willy Wonka
The closing ceremony of the games of the XXXth Olympiad.
Katy Perry: Part of Me
2012
as Self
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
2012
as Lonny Barnett
A small town girl and a city boy meet on the Sunset Strip, while pursuing their Hollywood dreams.
The Secret Policeman's Ball
2012
as Self
A live stand-up comedy and music gig to celebrate Amnesty International's 50th Anniversary.
Arthur
2011
as Arthur
A drunken playboy stands to lose a wealthy inheritance when he falls for a woman that his family doesn't like.
Arthur
2011
Executive Producer
A drunken playboy stands to lose a wealthy inheritance when he falls for a woman that his family doesn't like.
Hop
2011
as E.B (voice)
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
2011
as International Magic
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
2010
as Himself
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
2010
Writer
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
2010
as Trinculo
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
2010
as Dr. Nefario (voice)
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
2010
as Aldous Snow
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
2009
as Himself
Documentary about Russell Brand.
Russell Brand: Scandalous
2009
as Himself
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
2009
Writer
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
2009
as Self
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
2009
Thanks
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
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
2009
as Himself
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
2009
Writer, Producer
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
2008
as Mickey
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
2008
as Self (uncredited)
An introspective documentary which chronicles pop music queen Britney Spears' return to the spotlight after her much-publicized professional and perso...
Forgetting Sarah Marshall
2008
as Aldous Snow
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
2007
as Earth Guardian (voice)
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
2007
as Flash Harry
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
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
2007
as Himself
Russell Brand displays his distinctive sense of humour live at Hackney Empire.
Russell Brand: Doing Life Live
2007
Writer
Russell Brand displays his distinctive sense of humour live at Hackney Empire.
Russell Brand: Live
2006
as Himself
At the Shepherd's Bush Empire, Russell Brand talks about sex and the ridiculous wording of tabloid newspaper stories.
Russell Brand: Live
2006
Writer
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
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
2006
as Sam the Jazz Club Owner
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
2002
as Woolly Hat Fan
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
2002
as Merlin
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.