Russell Brand Biography

Something of a Renaissance man in his native Britain -- a performer who divides his time between screen acting, journalism, radio emceeing, and standup comedy -- Russell Brand trademarked himself via an outlandishly flamboyant, rave-happy persona, sporting the goth-tinged apparel, black mascara, and a bouffant, mile-high hairdo to match. He first entered show business at a tender age, with a portrayal of the gangster Fat Sam in the theatrical version of the kiddie musical Bugsy Malone, then moved into standup comedy, with a series of innumerable appearances on U.K. television (each one underscoring his anarchic image). For a time in the mid- to late 2000s, the press reported that the Channel 4 network was struggling to find the right vehicle to house Brand's larger-than-life personality and schtick; one of the more popular series, Russell Brand's Ponderland, intercut routines by Brand with flip and video archival clips. Brand made history when he signed as an on-air DJ with BBC 6 Music and helped that station drive its listener count through the roof, and as of 2002 began segueing into acting roles in features. Brand made two of his more high-profile appearances as Flash Harry in the boarding school comedy St. Trinian's, and as Aldous Snow, an obnoxious British rocker who whisks the lead character's girlfriend away, in the Judd Apatow-produced romantic comedy Forgetting Sarah Marshall. The movie was a huge hit, and Brand followed it up with a starring role in another comedy, Get Him to the Greek, opposite Jonah Hill in 2010. Brand's would also lend his vocal talents to animated features like 2010's Despicable Me and 2011's Hop. He even payed homage to his British roots with the role of jester Trinculo in Julie Taymor's 2011 adaptation of Shakespeare's The Tempest, opposite a femaile Prospero played by Helen Mirren. The chemistry between the two English stars would sustain for another film as well, as they reteamed for 2011's Arthur. In 2010 Brand married pop star Katy Perry, but filed for divorce from her fourteen months later. In 2012 he appeared in the hair-metal jukebox musical Rock of Ages. ~ Nathan Southern, Rovi

• 1. Voice at Playboy Mansion: [through an intercom] Listen, this is the Playboy Mansion, not a hotel.
  2. E.B.: [looking into a map] I know, but it says 'Since 1971 the Playboy Mansion has been home to many sexy bunnies'.
  3. Voice at Playboy Mansion: I can't even see you. Step closer.
  4. E.B.: [stepping closer, face still in map] I'm just saying, I am a bunny and am extremely sexy.
  5. Voice at Playboy Mansion: I don't have time for this. [clicks intercom off]
  6. E.B.: Hello? Hello? Ugh, this must be the rags part of my rags-to-riches story.
  From Hop. Submitted by Lorenzo V (4 days ago)

• 1. Aldous Snow: My house is going to look like a fu**ing werewolf.
  From Get Him to the Greek. Submitted by Directors C (14 days ago)

• 1. Flash Harry: What about the problems we had with the last batch?
  2. Flash Harry: Twins: Problems, Flash?
  3. Flash Harry: Yeah, the slightly bitter aftertaste. Y'know, people going blind after the second glass... that lady what DIED.
  4. Flash Harry: Twins: She was old, she could have gone at any time.
  5. Flash Harry: She was 38!
  From St. Trinian's. Submitted by Torie R (31 days ago)

• 1. Flash Harry: You should probably see a councilor... don't leave her on her own?
  From St. Trinian's. Submitted by Torie R (31 days ago)

• 1. Aldous Snow: Your mouth is smiling but your eyes look all sad. Why?
  From Get Him to the Greek. Submitted by Patrick B (59 days ago)

• 1. Aldous Snow: I'm Aldous Snow, the rockstar!
  From Get Him to the Greek. Submitted by Patrick B (59 days ago)

• 1. Aldous Snow: Your brain is full of lollipops, rainbows, and cheese.
  From Get Him to the Greek. Submitted by Patrick B (59 days ago)

• 1. Arthur: Who makes that kind of commitment to a shoe?
  From Arthur. Submitted by Peggy K (5 months ago)

• 1. Arthur: I think I found something that's attracted to you.
  From Arthur. Submitted by Baurushan J (7 months ago)

• 1. Flash Harry: Actually, I think the painting is a bit out of your leage.
  2. Carnaby Fritton: Well, maybe it's something you'd prefer to discuss over dinner?
  3. Flash Harry: What?
  4. Carnaby Fritton: We could spend some time together. A nice little candlelit dinner, a stroll along the beach... just the two of us, barefoot in the surf. [crawls his hand up Flash's thigh] Then back to my place.
  5. Flash Harry: [slams fist down on Carnaby's hand, looking horrified] Or I could just... tell you no.
  From St. Trinian's. Submitted by Torie R (8 months ago)

• 1. Arthur: Mr. Johnson, a very wise man once said, I like your tower but I love your daughter. Can I marry her please?
  From Arthur. Submitted by xniquet L (8 months ago)

• 1. Aldous Snow: You know mate, sometimes you just gotta let the beast soar and let your yarbles dance.
  From Forgetting Sarah Marshall. Submitted by Anthony C (9 months ago)

• 1. Dr. Nefario: [shoots minion with the fart gun, knocking him out]
  2. Gru: No, no, no. I said dart gun, not- [stops and starts fanning the scent away] Okay.
  From Despicable Me. Submitted by Javis C (10 months ago)

• 1. Aldous Snow: I'll do lines off her forehead while I'm in her up to my nuts, is that what you want?
  From Get Him to the Greek. Submitted by Rory R (10 months ago)

• 1. Officer #2: You're drunk again Arthur.
  2. Arthur: No... I have remained drunk since our last encounter.
  From Arthur. Submitted by Rory R (10 months ago)

• 1. Library Boy #2: You sound like Harry Potter.
  2. Arthur: What's wrong with that? Harry Potter was a great wizard!
  From Arthur. Submitted by Eun-Hye R (10 months ago)

• 1. Library Girl #1: Are you a girl or a boy?
  2. Arthur: Doesn't matter.
  From Arthur. Submitted by Amber J (10 months ago)

• 1. Arthur: If you were sitting alone. I'd bring you a sandwich.
  2. Naomi: Then I would sit alone then.
  From Arthur. Submitted by Nurali R (11 months ago)

• 1. Arthur: Are those gonna be your vows? Till death do us part... As scheduled.
  From Arthur. Submitted by Nurali R (11 months ago)

• 1. Arthur: Why have you never told me?
  2. Hobson: I didn't want you to feel bad.
  3. Arthur: Why are you telling me now?
  4. Hobson: I want you to feel bad.
  From Arthur. Submitted by Yanti A (11 months ago)

• 1. Gru: I got the Shrink Ray!
  2. Dr. Nefario: [remains serious]
  3. Gru: Cotton candy!
  From Despicable Me. Submitted by Diego T (11 months ago)

• 1. Edith: Can I drink this?
  2. Dr. Nefario: Do you want to explode?
  From Despicable Me. Submitted by Diego T (12 months ago)

• 1. Arthur: Yes, my bed is made of magnet. At least there is something in this room that is attracted to you.
  From Arthur. Submitted by Damien H (13 months ago)

• 1. Aldous Snow: Ohhh take my eyes, but not the shirt.
  From Forgetting Sarah Marshall. Submitted by Kyle W (13 months ago)

• 1. Aldous Snow: This is it, Aaron. This is rock n' roll. Did you enjoy the party?
  From Get Him to the Greek. Submitted by Chris P (13 months ago)

• 1. E.B.: Dad, I wanna drum in a band. I wanna see the world.
  2. E.B.'s Dad: EB, the Easter bunny sees the world in one night.
  From Hop. Submitted by Chris P (13 months ago)

• 1. E.B.: My dad's right, I really need to get my act together. In Hollywood!
  From Hop. Submitted by Chris P (13 months ago)

• 1. Arthur Bach: That was vodka!
  2. Hobson: Refreshed
  From Arthur. Submitted by Travis P (14 months ago)

• 1. Arthur Bach: For example, you love horses. I don't trust them. Their shoes are permanent. Who makes that kind of commitment to a shoe?
  From Arthur. Submitted by Connor S (14 months ago)