Quick Info
| Profession | Comedian, actor, broadcaster |
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| Nationality | British |
| Date of Birth | 04/06/1975 |
| Age | 51 years |
| Birthplace | Essex, England |
| Zodiac Sign | Gemini |
Latest News about Russell Brand
12/10/2026
Russell Brand's criminal trial began at Southwark Crown Court in London, where he faces three counts of rape, three counts of sexual assault and one count of indecent assault. He has pleaded not guilty and denies all charges, which involve six women and allegations spanning 1999 to 2009. The trial was expected to last up to ten weeks.
30/05/2025
Russell Brand pleaded not guilty at Southwark Crown Court to charges of rape, indecent assault and sexual assault relating to four women, with incidents alleged between 1999 and 2005. He said the charges were politically motivated and was granted bail, and the trial was later scheduled for 2026.
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | British comedian, actor and former broadcaster who began his stand-up career as a teenager, later worked as an MTV presenter and BBC radio presenter, and starred in films including Get Him to the Greek. He has been facing criminal charges in London since 2025, has pleaded not guilty, and his criminal trial began at Southwark Crown Court on 12/10/2026. |
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Personal Life
| Religion | Says he became a Christian in 2024 |
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| Current Status | Pleaded not guilty to rape and sexual assault charges; criminal trial began at Southwark Crown Court in London on 12/10/2026, expected to last up to ten weeks; released on bail |
Relationships & More
| Spouse | Katy Perry (married 2010, divorced 2012) |
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| Wife | Laura Gallacher |
Career
| Early Career | Stand-up comedy as a teenager |
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| Television | MTV presenter and host of a reality TV series |
| Radio | BBC Radio 2 presenter (2006-2008) |
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| Later Career | Left mainstream media by the early 2020s and has since mostly published commentary online, including on Rumble |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Was a regular fixture on British screens in the 2000s, known for a flamboyant style | |
| 2. Has written and spoken publicly about past drug, alcohol and sex addictions and credits yoga and meditation for his recovery |
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