| Biography | Russell Brand is an English comedian and actor. Known for his flamboyant, loquacious style and manner, Brand has received three British Comedy Awards and nomination for a BAFTA Award.
Over the course of his career, Brand has been the subject of frequent media coverage and controversy for issues such as his promiscuity, drug use, political views, provocative behaviour at various award ceremonies, his dismissal from MTV and resignation from the BBC, and his two-year marriage to American pop singer Katy Perry. He has incorporated many of his controversial public acts into his comedic material. In September 2023, following a joint investigation by The Sunday Times and Channel 4's Dispatches, five women publicly accused Brand of rape, sexual abuse, emotional abuse, and other predatory behaviour. The allegations concern incidents between the years 2006 and 2013 and were featured in the documentary Russell Brand: In Plain Sight (2023). |