Russell Brand
| Russell Brand | |
|---|---|
 Brand in 2011 | |
| Birth name | Russell Edward Brand |
| Born | 4 June 1975 Grays, Essex, England |
| Medium | Stand-up, television, film, radio |
| Nationality | British |
| Years active | 1994–present |
| Influences | Richard Pryor,[1] Bill Hicks,[1] Peter Cook, Lenny Bruce, Tony Hancock, Jack Kerouac |
| Spouse | Katy Perry (m. 2010-2012, divorced) |
| Website | http://www.russellbrand.tv/ |
Russell Edward Brand (born 4 June 1975) is an English comedian, actor, newspaper columnist and presenter on radio and television. In 2006 he started presenting a radio show, The Russell Brand Show, on BBC Radio 6 Music. In 2007 the show was moved to BBC Radio 2. He was involved in a controversy over a prank phone call with Jonathan Ross in 2008. After this Brand quit his job at the BBC. He presented Russell Brand's Ponderland in 2007 and 2008. He wrote a book in 2007 about his life, which is called My Booky Wook.
Personal life
Many people notice his unusual fashion sense; his choice of clothing and hairstyle is unique.
He has been diagnosed with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder and bipolar disorder.[2] He has had bulimia nervosa[3] and been addicted to crack cocaine, heroin and alcohol.[4] As of March 2013, Brand has not used drugs or alcohol for ten years.[5]
In 2006, 2007, and 2008, Brand won The Sun's Shagger of the Year award.[6]
Brand has been arrested 12 times.[7]
He married Katy Perry in October 2010. He filed for divorce from her in January 2012, which was finalised in July 2012. He has been dating Jemima Khan since 2013.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Laughing Matter: Comedy's New Legends". Vanity Fair. April 2009. Retrieved 2009-03-10.
{{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ↑ Russell Brand's got issues
- ↑ Spare us the details !
- ↑ This charming man
- ↑ http://www.theguardian.com/culture/2013/mar/09/russell-brand-life-without-drugs
- ↑ http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/showbiz/5294677/20-reasons-why-Russell-Brand-is-the-biggest-hypocrite-in-Britain.html
- ↑ http://www.theguardian.com/media/2006/jun/18/broadcasting.arts
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