Russell Edward Brand is an English comedian and actor known for his flamboyant, loquacious style and manner.
He was born on June 4, 1975, in Orsett Hospital in Grays, Essex, England, and raised by his mother after his parents separated when he was six months old.
Brand has received three British Comedy Awards: Best Newcomer (2006), Best Live Stand-Up (2008) and the award for Outstanding Contribution to Comedy (2011).
He has also been accused of rape, sexual assaults, and emotional abuse in a Sunday Times and Channel 4 Dispatches investigation.
Brand has been open about his struggles with addiction and anxiety.
He has also become a left-wing activist and conspiracy theorist.
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In recent years, he has rebranded himself as a wellness guru and spiritual teacher, posting daily videos on YouTube about counter-narratives, threats to freedom and the duplicity of government and corporate leaders.
His popularity has exploded in recent weeks, with each video drawing upward of one million views, and his channel boasting 5.3 million subscribers.
Brand’s deeply spiritual ’33’ tour suggests he’s not far from the Kingdom, according to a review by Premier Christianity.
The tour is named after his favorite number and matches the number of tattoos that Brand has on his body, as well as being the age Jesus died.
His show gives an intimate window into his world, pointing to his deeply considered spirituality and political ideals, alongside his stories of searching for inner peace while wrestling with his well-publicized self-absorption.
Russell Brand net worth
Brand has a net worth of $20 million dollars.
The media personality has made his fortune through various sources including comedy, acting, writing and radio hosting.
Brand has also made several real estate investments, including a $3.25 million home in Los Angeles, a home in Hollywood Hills West, and an Oxfordshire cottage.