Ross Kemp

Ross Kemp

60 · Born: Jul 21, 1964

Personal Details

BornJul 21, 1964 Barking, Essex, England, UK
Spouse
  • Renee O'Brien

    ( Jan 1, 2012 to May 10, 2025 )
  • ​Rebekah Brooks

    ( Jun 11, 2002 to Mar 6, 2009 )

Biography

Ross Kemp, a renowned individual, was born on July 21, 1964, in the charming town of Barking, Essex, England. His mother, Jean, was a skilled hairdresser, while his father, John, proudly served as a policeman with the esteemed Metropolitan Police force. Ross has a brother, Darren, who is a talented documentary producer for the BBC.

Growing up, Ross attended Shenfield High School, where he was remembered as an exceptional athlete. His passion for acting began at a young age, and he went on to study drama at the prestigious Webber Douglas Academy. Since leaving the academy in 1985, Ross has maintained a consistent and impressive career, appearing in various stage productions, films, television shows, and commercials.

Ross's first credited television appearance was in 1986, where he played the role of Graham Lodsworth in the popular series "Emmerdale Farm" (now known as "Emmerdale"). His most iconic and award-winning performance to date was his portrayal of the hardman Grant Mitchell in the beloved BBC series "EastEnders".

Career

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2024
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2023
Blindspot
Blindspot as Tony Warden
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2019
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2016
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2008
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2007
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2005
Extras
Extras as Ross Kemp
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2004
A Line in the Sand
A Line in the Sand as Frank Perry
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Spartacus
Spartacus as Cinna
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Spartacus
Spartacus as Cinna
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2003
Colosseum - Rome's Arena of Death
Colosseum - Rome's Arena of Death as Verus (UK version) (voice)
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The Crooked Man
The Crooked Man as Harry Fielding
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2002
Ultimate Force
Ultimate Force as Henry Garvie
{"id":92804,"title":"A Christmas Carol","year":"2000","character":"Eddie Scrooge","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/a-christmas-carol-2000","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_92804.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_92804.jpg"},"released":1}
2000
A Christmas Carol
A Christmas Carol as Eddie Scrooge
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Without Motive
Without Motive as DC Jack Mowbray
{"id":9920,"title":"EastEnders","year":1991,"character":"Grant Mitchell","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/eastenders","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_9920.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_9920.jpg"},"released":1}
1991
EastEnders
EastEnders as Grant Mitchell
{"id":9808,"title":"Birds of a Feather","year":1989,"character":"Detective Inspector Monk","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/birds-of-a-feather","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_9808.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_9808.jpg"},"released":1}
1989
Birds of a Feather
Birds of a Feather as Detective Inspector Monk
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1987
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2022
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2020
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2018
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2016
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2011
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2010
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2009
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2006
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2002
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1999