Russell Brand

Russell Edward Brand (English: Russell Edward Brand, June 4, 1975 -) is a British comedian, radio host and author. In 2004, Brand gained a reputation as the host of Big Brother's Big Mouth, a spin-off from Big Brother. In 2007, he had his first major film role in St Trinian's. In 2008, he played another important role in "Unforgettable Girl"; his performance in this film led to him getting the opportunity to play an important role in "Get Him to the Greek" in 2010. He also served as a voice actor in "Despicable Me" (2010), "Lucky Me" (2011) and "Despicable Me 2" (2013). Also, he starred in "The True Story of Asher". Brand's many controversies have been prominently featured in various media outlets, such as being terminated from her contract by MTV, her words and actions while hosting several awards shows, and her drug abuse. In 2008, he quit his job at the BBC after making a prank call to actor Andrew Sachs on The Russell Brand Show. He has incorporated his personal struggles with drug abuse, alcoholism and cheating into his comedic material.