Childhood and Education Journey of Russell Brand in Timeline

Discover the defining moments in the early life of Russell Brand. From birth to education, explore key events.

Russell Brand is an English comedian, actor, podcaster, and media personality. Beginning as a stand-up and MTV presenter, he gained prominence hosting 'Big Brother's Big Mouth'. He transitioned to film, starring in comedies like 'Forgetting Sarah Marshall' and 'Arthur'. Brand has released several stand-up specials, including 'Scandalous' and 'Messiah Complex'. He's also a radio host with 'The Russell Brand Show' and hosts podcasts like 'Stay Free with Russell Brand' and 'Under the Skin with Russell Brand'. Brand has received British Comedy Awards and a BAFTA nomination. More recently Brand has become known for his political commentary and activism, often promoting anti-establishment views.

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June 1975: Russell Brand's Birth

On June 4, 1975, Russell Edward Brand was born. He later became an English comedian, actor, podcaster, and media personality.

1991: Acceptance to Italia Conti Academy

In 1991, Russell Brand was accepted to the Italia Conti Academy, and his first year of tuition was funded by Essex County Council.

2004: First One-Man Show at Edinburgh Festival

In 2004, Russell Brand took his first one-man show, the confessional Better Now, to the Edinburgh Festival, giving an account of his heroin addiction.

2004: Embraced recovery

In 2004, following a show in Edinburgh, a reviewer stated that "you'd rather hug him than hit him", as Russell Brand had embraced recovery by this point.

2007: Interest in the Hare Krishna movement

In 2007, Russell Brand showed interest in the Hare Krishna movement. He wrote in a Guardian column, "I say Hare Krishna as often as possible, sometimes even when I'm not being filmed".

2009: Brand meets Katy Perry and begins dating

In mid-2009, Russell Brand met Katy Perry when she filmed a cameo for his film "Get Him to the Greek". They began dating after meeting again at the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards in September. The two became engaged on New Year's Eve 2009 during a holiday in India.

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October 2010: Brand and Perry marry in India

On 23 October 2010, Russell Brand and Katy Perry married in a Hindu ceremony near the Ranthambhore tiger sanctuary in Rajasthan, India.

December 2011: Brand files for divorce from Perry

On 30 December 2011, Russell Brand filed for divorce from Katy Perry, citing irreconcilable differences. He informed her of the divorce via text message on 31 December 2011.

2011: Brand serves as best man at Noel Gallagher's wedding

In 2011, Russell Brand served as best man at Noel Gallagher's wedding to Sara MacDonald.

July 2012: Brand and Perry's divorce finalized

In July 2012, Russell Brand and Katy Perry's divorce was finalized. Perry's autobiographical documentary, Katy Perry: Part of Me, showed the couple having conflicting career schedules and Perry not feeling ready to have children.

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May 2014: Brand receives libel damages from The Sun

In May 2014, Russell Brand received unspecified libel damages from The Sun after they printed a story in November 2013 alleging that he had been unfaithful to Jemima Khan. He said he would donate the damages to the Hillsborough Justice Campaign.

June 2014: People's Assembly Against Austerity

In June 2014, Russell Brand participated in the People's Assembly Against Austerity, addressing a crowd of approximately 50,000 people and calling for a reclaiming of power from those in government.

September 2014: Brand and Khan end their relationship

In September 2014, Russell Brand and Jemima Khan ended their relationship.

December 2014: Protest Over New Era Housing Estate Rents

In December 2014, Russell Brand joined East London residents to protest rising rents at the New Era housing estate. A Channel 4 News reporter's line of questioning about Brand's property value led to Brand calling the reporter "snide", a clip which went viral.

March 2015: Opening of Trew Era Cafe

In March 2015, Russell Brand announced the opening of the Trew Era Cafe in Hackney, funded by his Revolution book sales, which would employ recovering drug addicts. Also in March 2015, readers of Prospect magazine voted Brand the fourth-most influential thinker in the world.

2015: Endorsing Labour

In 2015, Russell Brand dropped his anti-voting stance and endorsed the Labour party, encouraging his fans to vote Labour, while also endorsing Jeremy Corbyn in the 2015 Labour Party leadership election.

November 2016: Birth of first daughter

In November 2016, Russell Brand and Laura Gallacher's first daughter was born.

2016: Brand trains in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

Since 2016, Russell Brand has been training in the martial art of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and has earned a purple belt in the discipline, which he credits with improving his life.

August 2017: Brand marries Laura Gallacher

On 26 August 2017, Russell Brand married Laura Gallacher in Henley-on-Thames.

2017: Brand lived near Henley-on-Thames

At the time of his 2017 wedding, Russell Brand lived near Henley-on-Thames. He also owns The Crown Inn pub in Pishill.

2017: Belief in a Higher Power

In 2017, Russell Brand told The Guardian that he believed in a Higher Power as described by Alcoholics Anonymous (AA).

April 2018: Cancellation of Remaining Re:Birth Tour Dates

On April 30, 2018, Russell Brand was forced to cancel the remaining dates of his Re:Birth tour after his mother was critically injured in a hit-and-run accident.

July 2018: Birth of second daughter

In July 2018, Russell Brand and Laura Gallacher had a second daughter.

2018: Focus 12 charity closed

In 2018, the Focus 12 drug treatment programme and rehabilitation charity, of which Russell Brand was a patron, closed after his own use of the service.