Russell Brand
| Russell Brand | |
|---|---|
.jpg) Brand in 2011 | |
| Birth name | Russell Edward Brand |
| Born | 4 June 1975 Grays, Essex, England, UK |
| Medium | Stand-up, television, film, radio |
| Nationality | English |
| Spouse | Katy Perry (m. 2010–2012, divorced) |
| Criminal status | Incarcerated |
| Conviction(s) | One count of rape Three counts of sexual assault |
| Criminal penalty | 10 years and 6 months |
| Details | |
| Victims | 4 confirmed 10+ suspected |
Date apprehended | 5 November 2026 |
| Imprisoned at | HM Prison Wandsworth |
Russell Edward Brand (born 4 June 1975) is an English comedian, actor, television presenter, radio host author activist, and convicted sex offender. He is best known for playing Dr. Nefario in the films Despicable Me (2010), Despicable Me 2 (2013) and Minions: The Rise of Gru (2022).
Career
[change | change source]In 2004, he presented Big Brother's Big Mouth, a side-show of Big Brother UK. 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. In October 2014, he wrote another book called Revolution.
Personal life
[change | change source]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.[1] He has had bulimia nervosa[2] and been addicted to crack cocaine, heroin and alcohol.[3]
As of March 2013, Brand has not used drugs or alcohol for ten years.[4] From 2006 to 2008, Brand won The Sun's Shagger of the Year award.[5] He has been arrested 12 times.[3] He married Katy Perry in October 2010. He filed for divorce from her in January 2012, which was finalised in July 2012. He dated Jemima Khan from 2013–2014.
In 2017, Brand married Scottish lifestyle blogger Laura Gallacher. They have a daughter.
Brand lives in Shoreditch, London.[6]
Arrest and conviction
[change | change source]On 4 April 2025, Brand was charged with with one count of rape, one count of indecent assault, one count of oral rape and two counts of sexual assault.[7] He was charged for incidents that took between 1999 and 2005. He denied the charges.
In October 2026, he stood trial for both rape and sexual assault for incidents between 1999 and 2009.[8] Brand pled not guilty to an amended charge of indecent assault and said that the sexual contact he had was consensual.[9]
On 5 November 2026, Brand was convicted of one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault. He was remanded in custody.[10]
On 9 November, Brand was sentenced to 10 years and six months in prison.[11] He is being held at HM Prison Wandsworth.
References
[change | change source]- ↑ "Russell Brand's got issues". Archived from the original on 2013-07-09. Retrieved 2017-08-31.
- ↑ "Russell Brand: spare us the details!". 18 November 2007 – via www.telegraph.co.uk.
- 1 2 Ellen, Barbara (17 June 2006). "Interview with Russell Brand" – via www.theguardian.com.
- ↑ Brand, Russell (9 March 2013). "Russell Brand: my life without drugs" – via www.theguardian.com.
- ↑ "The Sun". The Sun.
- ↑ Hattenstone, Simon (11 October 2014). "Russell Brand: 'I want to address the alienation and despair'" – via www.theguardian.com.
- ↑ "Russell Brand charged with rape and sexual assault". BBC News. Retrieved November 9, 2026.
- ↑ "Russell Brand appears in court for start of rape trial". BBC News. Retrieved November 9, 2026.
- ↑ "Russell Brand told police he never had non-consensual sex". BBC News. Retrieved November 9, 2026.
- ↑ "Russell Brand latest: Comedian could face lengthy jail term after rape and sexual assault convictions". Sky News. Retrieved November 9, 2026.
- ↑ "Russell Brand sentenced to more than 10 years in prison on convictions for rape, sexual assaults". CBC News. Retrieved November 9, 2026.
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