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Russell Brand is an English actor, comedian, and television and radio personality. He is known for his striking fashion style which he considers "S&M; Willy Wonka". In October of 2008, Brand resigned from his BBC Radio 2 program following a controversial prank call to actor Andrew Sachs that resulted in his suspension.BBC: Brand quits BBC over prank calls (October 29, 2008)
Russell Brand returned to host the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards on September 13, 2009.http://www.mtv.ca/vma/2009/article.jhtml?id=20288
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Fast Facts
- Full name: Russell Edward Brand
- Birthdate: June 4, 1975
- Birthplace: Essex, England
- Current residence: Hampstead, London
- Hosts Russell Brand radio show
- Wrote autobiography: My Booky Wook
- Known for striking fashion style
- Vegetarian
- Rumored to be romantically linked to Phoebe Price
- Hosted the MTV Video Music Awards September 7, 2008
- Called George W. Bush a "retarded cowboy"
- October 2008: Investigated for prank calls made to actor Andrew Sachs by Brand and Jonathan Ross during his radio showBBC: Russell Brand prank calls (October 28, 2008)
- Signed on to portray Captain Jack Sparrow's brother in the fourth installment of Disney's Pirates of the Caribbean series.Stuff.co.nz: Is Russell Brand a Pirate?
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Acting Career
At the age of fifteen years, Russell made his first theatrical appearance as "Fat Sam" in Bugsy Malone. His first stand-up appearance was in 2000 at the Hackney Empire New Act of the Year. Since then he has made many TV and movie appearances. He can be seen in the 2008 film Penelope and the upcoming Adam Sandler film Bedtime Stories. -
"Booky Wook"
In June, 2009, Brand announced he would be pushing the release of his follow-up book until autumn of 2009. My Booky Wook 2: This Time It's Personal, follows tabloids, scandals and Hollywood as Brand seeks a contentment that fame has yet to offer him. It is a sequel to his 2007 memoir.http://www.thebookseller.com/news/89697-brands-booky-wook-sequel-postponed-until-2010.html -
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Controversy
It was announced on April 3, 2009, BBC was fined $220,000 for airing two episodes of Brand's radio show were he left abusive phone messages Andrew Sachs phone. Britain's broadcasting watchdog, Ofcom, reported that the "scale of its fine reflected the 'extraordinary nature and seriousness' of the BBC’s failures." Top official, Lesley Douglas, resigned and apologized for it happening on her watch.CNN: Radio host’s prank calls earn BBC $220,000 fine(April 3, 2009)
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Russell Brand on Twitter Powered by Twitter
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Ive met russell brand, noel fielding, julian barrattx2, rich fulcher, robots in disguise, alan carr, scouting for girls, i think thats it.
@TwiJBTeam | November 09, 2009 12:06 AM -
Urgh! 'Hoodie hood' sounds a bit too much like Russell Brand's 'bookie wook' . But you know what I mean - the hood of her hoodie top.
@DewiPrysor | November 08, 2009 11:56 PM -
Mr Russell Brand was very funny, very rude and fairly offensive. Just how I like my comedy ;o)
@smartamatt | November 08, 2009 11:37 PM
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Russell Brand on Amazon | View All
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My Booky Wook: A Memoir of Sex, Drugs, and Stand-Up - $25.99
Russell Brand learned early on to make a joke of fear and failure. From a troubled childhood in industrial Essex, England, to his descent into addictions to alcohol, drugs, and sex in the seamy underbelly of London, Brand has seen his share...
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Radio Show: The Best of What's Legal (Bonus Dvd) - $44.98
2009 four disc (three CDs + NTSC/Region 0 DVD) set containing the best of the British comedian's Radio 2 shows with brand new commentary from Russell explaining chronologically how the show came to its untimely demise with 'Sachsgate'. The ...
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Russell Brand: Mad, Bad and Dangerous to Know - $15.95
The summer of 2006 belonged to Russell Brand. It seemed as if the gangly motor-mouth, who resembled nothing so much as a Dickensian villain with a birdsnest on his head, was a sensation everywhere. From being the commentator on Big ...
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Russell Brand in New York City - $16.99
British pop icon. Rock star. Ladies man. The unexpected star and scene-stealer of Forgetting Sarah Marshall and the controversial host of the 2008 VMA’s, Russell Brand makes his Comedy Central debut with Russell Brand in New Yo...
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Forgetting Sarah Marshall (Unrated Widescreen Edition) - $19.98
Peter (Jason Segel) is a struggling musician who finds his world turned upside down when his TV celebrity girlfriend, Sarah Marshall (Kristen Bell), dumps him for a tragically hip rock star. It’s the hysterically funny look at how far one m...
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Questions and Answers About Russell Brand | View All | Ask a Question
View All Russell Brand Questions (567) | Ask a QuestionHave Britney Spears and Russell Brand ever dated? (2 Answers)Its true it is a very flirtatious VMA promo and in fact it has been celebrity gossip since late 2008 that the two are dating. In September of 2008 they ... read moreDoes anyone else think that Russell Brand is hiding something in his hair? (1 Answer)He is hiding Rod Stewart in his hair. read moreAre Jack Russels really smart dogs? (2 Answers)Different breeds of dogs can be extremely intelligent in different ways. Terriers are known for their intelligence and tenacity (read: they're smart and can be very pushy). Many dog people ... read moreWhere does the name Jack Russell come from? (1 Answer)Quote: "The Jack Russell Terrier was developed in 19th century England by a clergyman named Jack Russell." read more
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Russell Brand Timeline
- Note: Many of the links in this timeline are to IMDb, which has pop-ups.
- 1975: Born on June 4, in Essex, England
- 1994: Mud - IMDb Listing
- 2001: A Brief History of Cuba in D Minor - IMDb Listing
- 2002: RE:Brand - IMDb Listing
- 2002: White Teeth - IMDb Listing
- 2002: Cruise of the Gods - IMDb Listing
- 2004: Kings of Comedy - IMDb Listing
- 2004: A Bear's Christmas Tail - IMDb Listing
- 2006: ShockWaves NME Awards - IMDb Listing
- 2006: 1 Leicester Square - IMDb Listing
- 2006: Got Issues - IMDb Listing
- 2006: The Secret Policeman's Ball - IMDb Listing
- 2006: The Secret Policeman's Ball: The Ball in the Hall - IMDb Listing
- 2006: The British Comedy Awards 2006 Live - IMDb Listing
- 2006: The Russell Brand Show - IMDb Listing
- 2006: The Big Fat Quiz of the Year - IMDb Listing
- 2006: Penelope - IMDb Listing | Rotten Tomatoes Reviews
- 2007: Comic Relief Does Little Britain: Live - IMDb Listing
- 2004-2007: Big Brother's Efourum - IMDb Listing
- 2007: Brit Awards 2007 - IMDb Listing
- 2007: Comic Relief 2007: The Big One - IMDb Listing
- 2007: Live Earth - IMDb Listing
- 2007: Stephen Fry: 50 Not Out - IMDb Listing
- 2007: Kenny Everett: Licence to - IMDb Listing
- 2007: The Royal Variety Performance 2007 - IMDb Listing
- 2007: Richard & Judy's Christmas Books - IMDb Listing
- 2007: The Big Fat Quiz of the Year - IMDb Listing
- 2007: Greatest Ever 80s Movies - IMDb Listing
- 2007: The Abbey - IMDb Listing
- 2007: St. Trinian's - IMDb Listing | Rotten Tomatoes Reviews
- 2007: Robbie the Reindeer in Close Encounters of the Herd Kind - IMDb Listing
- 2008: Forgetting Sarah Marshall - IMDb Listing | Rotten Tomatoes Reviews
- 2008: Bedtime Stories - IMDb Listing | [http://www.rottentomatoes.com/
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Russell Brand Blogs
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Katy Perry & Russell Brand: On And In Her Panties - Socialite Life
Katy Perry shows her feelings for Russell Brand to the world by writing 'Rusty' across the back of her panties at the MTV European Music Awards.socialitelife.celebuzz.com (November 08, 2009) -
Russell Brand: I might cut off my hair | Celebrity News | Now Magazine
Comedian Russell Brand ready for new look. ... Russell Brand| Celebrity short 'n' curlies | Galleries | Now Magazine | Celebrity. Russell Brand would get a trim if he landed a part in a Napoleon biopic ...nowmagazine.co.uk (November 08, 2009) -
Russell Brand tired of “Googling” himself
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Russell Brand and Katy Perry leave Russel's house in London
Russell Brand and Katy Perry leave Russel's house in London - Katy Perry & Russell Brand: Back In London.celebrity-gossip.net (November 07, 2009)
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Out & About: Katy Perry And Russell Brand Give The Paparazzi A Show In London
Singer Katy Perry and her new boyfriend, comedian and actor Russell Brand, flaunted their budding romance in front of awaiting paparazzi outside of ...Neon Limelight (November 07, 2009) -
Katy Perry & Russell Brand: On And In Her Panties
Needless to say, West Ham happens to be Russell Brand's favorite team. Brand wrote Perry a very private and tender missive inspired by performance that ...Socialite Life (blog) (November 08, 2009) -
Katy Perry's West Ham tribute to Russell Brand at the MTV Awards – Daily Gossip
The singer was presumably wearing the garment as a tribute to her new boyfriend Russell Brand, who is an avid fan of the team. She also had the word 'Rusty' ...NME.com (November 06, 2009) -
Brand was obsessed with Googling himself
The 'Get Him to The Greek' actor Russell Brand - who admits he has an addictive personality and has previously beaten heroin addiction - said he eventually ...Ireland Online (November 07, 2009)
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