Jo Brand

Jo Brand

67 · Born: Jul 23, 1957

Personal Details

BornJul 23, 1957 London, England, UK

Biography

Jo Brand, a celebrated writer and actress, was born on July 23, 1957, within the vibrant and bustling metropolis of London, England, UK. Throughout her illustrious career, spanning multiple decades, she has garnered widespread recognition for her captivating performances in a diverse range of productions, including the highly acclaimed television series "Getting On", which premiered in 2009, the thought-provoking and emotionally charged film "The More You Ignore Me", released in 2018, and the cult classic "Human Traffic", which first captivated audiences in 1999.

Jo Brand's personal life has been marked by a significant and enduring love story, as she has been fortunate enough to find a lifelong companion in her husband, Bernie Bourke, whom she had the pleasure of marrying on December 19, 1997. This union has brought her immense joy and happiness, and she has been blessed with the incredible experience of parenthood, as they have been blessed with the arrival of two beautiful children.

Career

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2022
Christmas Carole
Christmas Carole as Ghost of Christmas Present
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2018
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2017
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2016
Damned
Damned as Rose Denby
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2012
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2011
Horrid Henry: The Movie
Horrid Henry: The Movie as Demon Dinner Lady
{"id":7737,"title":"Getting On","year":2009,"character":"Nurse Kim Wilde","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/getting-on-2009","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_7737.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_7737.jpg"},"released":1}
2009
Getting On
Getting On as Nurse Kim Wilde
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2005
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2003
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1999
Human Traffic
Human Traffic as Reality (voice)
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1994
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2024
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2023
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2022
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2021
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2020
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2019
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2017
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2016
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2015
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{"id":141029,"title":"The Kate Bush Story: Running Up That Hill","year":"2014","character":null,"permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-kate-bush-story-running-up-that-hill","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_141029.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_141029.jpg"},"released":1}
2014
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2013
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2012
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2011
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2010
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2009
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2007
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2006
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2004
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2024
The Radleys
The Radleys as Writer
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2018
{"id":8845,"title":"Clubland","year":"2007","job":"Writer","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/clubland","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_8845.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_8845.jpg"},"released":1}
2007
Clubland
Clubland as Writer
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2016
Damned
Damned as Creator