Russell Brand Net Worth: $20 Million (approx.)
| Net Worth: | $20 Million (approx.) |
| Date of Birth: | Jun 4, 1975 |
| Age: | (47 years old) |
| Height: | 6 ft (1.85 m) |
| Profession: | Actor, Voice Actor, Screenwriter, Presenter, Singer, Author, Television producer, Comedian, Activist, Radio personality |
| Nationality: | England |
Russell Brand is a famous comedian, actor, radio host and YouTuber. Russell Brand net worth is around $20 million.
What is Russell Brand’s Net Worth?:
Russell Brand net worth is around $20 million dollars. Russell Brand first gained attention as the host of “Big Brother” spinoff “Big Brother’s Big Mouth” in 2004, and he had his first major film role in 2007’s “St Trinian’s.”
In 2008, Russell Brand acted as rocker Aldous Snow in “Forgetting Sarah Marshall” and reprised his role in 2010’s “Get Him to the Greek.” Russell Brand has appeared in dozens of movies and television shows and has received many awards, including 3 British Comedy Awards. He has also hosted 2 podcasts: “The Russell Brand Podcast” and ” Under the Skin with Russell Brand.”
Russell Brand House:
In 2009, Russell Brand bought a $3.25 million home in Los Angeles, reportedly a Christmas gift for then-girlfriend Katy Perry. Russell Brand also paid $2.224 million for a home in Hollywood Hills West in 2013 and £3.3 million for an Oxfordshire cottage in 2016.
Russell Brand biography:
| Nаmе: | Russell Brand |
| Rеаl Nаmе: | Ruѕѕеll Еdwаrd Вrаnd |
| Gеndеr: | Маlе |
| Аgе: | 47 уеаrѕ |
| Віrth Dаtе: | 4 Јunе 1975 |
| Віrth Рlасе: | Grауѕ, Unіtеd Кіngdоm |
| Nаtіоnаlіtу: | Вrіtіѕh |
| Неіght: | 1.85 m |
| Wеіght: | 74 kg |
| Ѕехuаl Оrіеntаtіоn: | Ѕtrаіght |
| Маrіtаl Ѕtаtuѕ: | Маrrіеd |
| Wіfе/Ѕроuѕе (Nаmе): | Lаurа Gаllасhеr (m. 2017), Каtу Реrrу (m. 2010–2012) |
| Сhіldrеn: | Yеѕ (Маbеl Вrаnd) |
| Dаtіng/Gіrlfrіеnd | |
| (Nаmе): | N/А |
| Рrоfеѕѕіоn: | Соmеdіаn, Асtоr, Rаdіо Ноѕt, Аuthоr |
| Nеt Wоrth: | $20 mіllіоn |
| Lаѕt Uрdаtеd: | ([current_date format=’F, Y’]) |
Russell Brand was born Russell Edward Brand on June 4, 1975, in Grays, Essex, England to Ronald who was a photographer and left when Russell was 6 months old. Russell mother, Barbara, underwent treatment for both uterine cancer and breast cancer during his childhood. Russell lived with relatives for sometime in his teenage years.
At 14, Russell Brand developed an eating disorder, bulimia nervosa, and he moved out of his mother’s home at 16. He soon began using drugs, including marijuana, ecstasy, LSD, and amphetamines.
Russell Brand made his stage debut in a Grays School production of “Bugsy Malone” at age 15 and soon started working as an extra in movies. Russell Brand then attended the Italia Conti Academy, but he was expelled after a year for poor attendance and drug use; he was also expelled from the Drama Centre of the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art.
Russell Brand Stand-Up Comedy Career:
In 2000, Russell Brand came in fourth place in the Hackney Empire New Act of the Year competition, and he performed at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe in 2000, 2004, and 2005.
Russell Brand started on a nationwide tour in 2006, and the following year, he co-hosted an event for the Teenage Cancer Trust, performed his comedy for Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, and went on a nationwide tour called “Russell Brand: Only Joking.”
In 2009, Comedy Central aired “Russell Brand in New York City, and Russell Brand began touring internationally. He has released several DVDs of his stand-up comedy, including “Russell Brand: Live” (2006), “Russell Brand: Doin’ Life” (2008), and “Russell Brand: Messiah Complex” (2013).
Russell Brand Movie and TV Career:
Russell Brand has hosted numerous television shows, including “RE: Brand” (2002), “Russell Brand’s Got Issues” (2006), and “Brand X with Russell Brand” (2012-2013); he also hosted the “MTV Video Music Awards” in 2008 and 2009 as well as the “MTV Movie Awards” in 2012.
Russell Brand has starred in several movies, including 2008’s “Bedtime Stories,” 2011’s “Arthur,” 2012’s “Rock of Ages,” and 2013’s “Paradise” and has performed on the soundtracks for “Forgetting Sarah Marshall,” “Get Him to the Greek,” and “Rock of Ages.” Brand also lent his voice to the “Despicable Me” franchise, “Hop” (2011), and “Trolls” (2016).
Russell Brand Writing Career:
Russell Brand released an autobiography, “My Booky Wook,” in 2007. In 2008, he signed a 2-book publishing deal (worth £1.8 million) with HarperCollins, releasing “Articles of Faith” in 2008 and “My Booky Wook 2: This Time It’s Personal” in 2010.
Russell Brand also released “Irons in the Fire” in 2007, “Russell Brand’s Trickster Tales: The Pied Piper of Hamelin” (a children’s book), “Revolution” in 2014, “Recovery: Freedom from Our Addictions” in 2017, and “Mentors: How to Help and Be Helped” in 2019. Russell has also contributed to “The Guardian,” writing both columns and articles.
Russell Brand Controversies:
Russell Brand was arrested in 2010 for allegedly attacking a photographer in Los Angeles; he was released after posting $20,000 bail the next day. An arrest warrant was filed in 2012 after Russell threw a journalist’s phone through a window in New Orleans; Brand voluntary went to the police station and offered to pay to replace the window.
The day after the September 11th attacks, Russell Brand showed up for work dressed as Osama Bin Laden, leading to his dismissal from MTV. Brand’s drug use, alcoholism, and promiscuity have all been highly publicized, and he has incorporated them into his comedic material.
Russell Brand Activism:
Russell Brand has spoken out about addiction, climate change, and wealth inequality and many other issues. In 2012, the Dalai Lama chose Russell to host his youth event in Manchester, and he participated in the People’s Assembly Against Austerity in 2014.
Russell Brand passion for political causes led him to make the films “Russell Brand: End the Drugs War” (2014) and “The Emperor’s New Clothes” (2015) as well as the 2014 YouTube web series “The Trews: True News with Russell Brand.”
Russell Brand wife:
Russell Brand married singer Katy Perry on October 23, 2010; the couple met when she filmed a cameo for “Get Him to the Greek” in mid-2009 and began dating after reconnecting at the MTV Music Video Awards in September. Brand and Perry divorced in July 2012.
Russell Brand went on to marry blogger Laura Gallacher on August 26, 2017. Brand and Gallacher have 2 daughters, Mabel (born in November 2016) and Peggy (born in July 2018).
Russell Brand has struggled with drug abuse and began using heroin at the age of 19. He has been clean and sober since December 2002 and he credits the Focus 12 drug rehabilitation program and transcendental meditation with helping him in his recovery.
Russell Brand has also suffered from sex addiction and has been diagnosed with ADHD and bipolar disorder. Russell Brand began following a vegetarian diet at 14 and was named Sexiest Vegetarian by PETA in 2011; he has been a vegan since 2019.
Katy Perry Divorce Settlement:
Katie and Russell Brand did not have a prenuptial agreement during their marriage. Divorce court filings later revealed that during their 14 month marriage Katy earned $44 million while Russell earned around $6 million.
Russell Brand could have been entitled to tens of millions when including real estate assets. At the time of their divorce Katy was worth $30-40 million, while Russell was worth quiet less. Russell Brand ultimately agreed to much less than he was entitled to. The amount was undisclosed but is believed to be in the low millions.
Russell Brand Аge:
Веіng bоrn оn 4 Јunе 1975, Ruѕѕеll Вrаnd іѕ 47 уеаrѕ. Russell Brand hеіght іѕ 1.85 m tаll, аnd hіѕ wеіght іѕ 74 kg.