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English comedian, actor, and podcaster (born 1975)
Russell Edward Brand is an English comedian, actor, podcaster, and media personality. He initially was a stand-up comedian and radio and television presenter in the UK, where he received public attention for being the host of the television show Big Brother's Big Mouth, which was a spin-off from the reality show Big Brother, broadcast on E4.
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The Crown Prosecutor has described Russell Brand as a “ruthless, calculated and manipulative sexual predator” in her opening address at his trial on rape and sexual assault charges.
The actor and comedian had recently built a large online following with videos mixing wellness philosophies, conspiracy theories and discussions of his religious devotion.
Russell Brand was "ruthless and calculated" with a "voracious" desire for sexual contact, the prosecution said in the opening of his rape trial.