Personal Info
Known For:
Acting
Birthday:
July 21, 1964
Place of Birth:
Barking, London, England, UK
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Ross Kemp
Biography
Ross Kemp was born on July 21, 1964 in Barking, Essex, England. His mother, Jean, was a hairdresser and his father, John, was a policeman with the Metropolitan Police force. He has a brother named Darren who is a documentary producer for the BBC. Ross attended Shenfield High School, where he is remembered as an excellent athlete. He wanted to be an actor from a young age and went on to study drama at the Webber Douglas Academy. He has rarely been out of work since leaving the academy in 1985, appearing on stage, in films, on television and in various adverts. His first credited television appearance was in 1986, playing Graham Lodsworth in "Emmerdale Farm" (now "Emmerdale"). His most famous role to date was his award-winning portrayal of hardman Grant Mitchell in the popular BBC series "EastEnders".
Known For
Filmography
| Year | Movie | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | EastEnders: 40 Years on the Square | Himself |
| 2022 | Searching For Michael Jackson’s Zoo With Ross Kemp | Himself |
| 2022 | The Lock-In | Grant Mitchell |
| 2019 | Hatton Garden: The Inside Story | |
| 2017 | Snapshot Wedding | Trevor |
| 2016 | Ross Kemp: The Fight Against Isis | Self |
| 2007 | Robbie the Reindeer in Close Encounters of the Herd Kind | Trooper #2 (voice) |
| 2004 | A Line in the Sand | Frank Perry |
| 2004 | Spartacus | Cinna |
| 2003 | Colosseum - Rome's Arena of Death | Verus (UK version) (voice) |
| 2003 | The Crooked Man | Harry Fielding |
| 2002 | The Paper Round | Accused Man |
| 2000 | A Christmas Carol | Eddie Scrooge |
| 2000 | Hero of the Hour | Richie Liddle |
| 1996 | Skinhead Farewell | Narrator of excerpts from the novels (voice) |
| 1993 | Doctor Who: Dimensions in Time | Grant Mitchell |
| 1989 | The Picnic | Police Officer |
| 1987 | Playing Away | Sonny |