Biography:Achieved notoriety as the host of "Big Brother's Big Mouth", a "Big Brother" spin-off. In 2008, he had a major role in "Forgetting Sarah Marshall", which led to a starring role in "Get Him to the Greek" in 2010.
Received significant media coverage for controversies such as his dismissal from MTV, his behaviour as a presenter at various award ceremonies, and his drug use.
2010-10-23 American singer-songwriter Katy Perry (25) weds British actor-comedian Russell Brand (35) at luxury resort Aman-i-Khas in Northern India; divorce in 2012
2012-07-16 British actor-comedian Russell Brand (36) divorces American pop star Katy Perry (27) due to irreconcilable differences a year after the fairy-tale wedding in India
Historical Events
2010-06-20 "Despicable Me" directed by Pierre Coffin and Chris Renaud with voices by Steve Carell and Jason Segel premieres at the Moscow Film Festival
2013-06-16 "Despicable Me 2" directed by Pierre Coffin and Chris Renaud with voices by Steve Carell and Kristen Wiig premieres at the Champs-Elysées Film Festival
2023-09-17 British comedian Russell Brand accused of rape, sexual assaults and emotional abuse by four women in investigation by "The Sunday Times" and Channel 4