Quick Info
| Profession | Actor, author, journalist and television presenter |
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| Nationality | English |
| Date of Birth | 21/07/1964 |
| Age | 62 years |
| Birthplace | Barking, Essex, England |
| Zodiac Sign | Cancer |
Latest News about Ross Kemp
Kemp appeared alongside Prince William in Ilminster, Somerset, to promote Ready Together, a National Emergency Trust initiative that helps communities prepare for emergencies such as wildfires and flooding. Kemp said the world has become more dangerous and that communities need to plan accordingly.
Ross Kemp joined the BBC One series The Celebrity Traitors, which launched on 1 October 2026 with 21 celebrities taking part. In the first episode he accused fellow contestant Bella Ramsey of effectively killing him after she placed a captain's hat on his head.
A trailer was released for Ross Kemp: Lost Boys, Deadly Men, a Crime+Investigation and Vice Studios documentary in which Kemp examines the crisis of masculinity and the causes of extreme violence among young men in Britain. The series premiered in March 2026.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Ross James Kemp |
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| Summary | English actor, author and television presenter known for playing Grant Mitchell in the BBC soap EastEnders and for hosting documentary series on global hardship and gang culture. He also appeared as a contestant on the 2026 series of The Celebrity Traitors. |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 1.78 m |
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Educational Qualification(s)
| Training | Webber Douglas Academy of Dramatic Arts, London |
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| Secondary School | Shenfield High School |
Personal Life
| Hobbies | Amateur rugby |
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| Military and Martial Interests | Discussed training in martial arts and SAS-style fitness in public appearances |
Relationships & More
| Previous Spouse | Rebekah Wade (married 2002, divorced 2009) |
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| Current Spouse | Renee O'Brien (married 2012) |
Family
| Father | John Kemp, a Metropolitan Police officer |
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| Mother | Jean Kemp, a hairdresser |
| Brother | Darren Kemp, a BBC documentary producer |
| Children | Four children in total, including a son born in 2010 and twin daughters born in 2017 |
Career
| Early Work | Made a television commercial for a breakfast cereal before his first credited TV role |
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| First Credited TV Role | Graham Lodsworth in Emmerdale Farm (1986) |
| Other Early Roles | London's Burning, Birds of a Feather (as Detective Inspector Monk), The Bill |
| Film Debut | Playing Away (1986), in a minor role |
| Breakthrough Role | Grant Mitchell in EastEnders, debuting in February 1990 |
| EastEnders Returns | Returned in 2005-2006, 2016, and in later appearances in 2025 and 2026 |
| Post-EastEnders Drama | Starred in ITV's SAS drama Ultimate Force, Scrooge and Hero of the Hour |
| Presenting | Hosted Ross Kemp on Gangs (2004-2009), a BAFTA-winning documentary series, and Ross Kemp: Extreme World, which covered homelessness, illicit trade, drug addiction and poverty |
| Other Presenting | Hosted the Channel 4 show The Friday Night Project |
| Film and TV Appearances | Played himself in series one of Extras |
| Recent Presenting | Hosted Ross Kemp: Lost Boys, Deadly Men (Crime+Investigation, 2026), examining violent crime among young men in Britain |
| Reality Television | Competed in the BBC One series The Celebrity Traitors (2026) |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Made a television commercial for Kellogg's Fruit 'n Fibre before becoming publicly known. | |
| 2. Was the subject of a Top Gear-style stunt in which Jeremy Clarkson tested a car with him in the boot. | |
| 3. Was involved in the Hero of the Hour film, the first project made under a deal he signed after leaving EastEnders for ITV. |
