Russell Brand movies and TV shows: From 'Get Him to the Greek' to 'Big Brother's Big Mouth', a look at his career after 10-year jail sentence

British comedian and actor Russell Brand was sentenced on Monday to 10 years and six months in prison after being convicted of raping a fan and assaulting three women during his showbiz career. The sentence, handed down at London's Southwark Crown Court on Monday, November 9, 2026, marks a dramatic turn in the career of a performer who rose to international fame through stand-up comedy, television appearances and Hollywood films. From British television and comedy shows to major Hollywood productions, Brand built a career that made him a recognisable face on both sides of the Atlantic. Here is a look at some of his best-known movies and television appearances.

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Russell Brand's Hollywood movies

Brand's breakthrough with American audiences came with the 2008 romantic comedy Forgetting Sarah Marshall, in which he played Aldous Snow, an eccentric British rock star. The film, which also starred Jason Segel, Kristen Bell and Mila Kunis, introduced Brand's distinctive comic persona to a wider international audience.


He later reprised the character in Get Him to the Greek (2010), taking on the lead role as the unpredictable musician. The film followed a record company employee tasked with escorting Snow to a concert in Los Angeles.

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Brand also appeared in several other Hollywood productions, including:

- Bedtime Stories (2008): He appeared alongside Adam Sandler in the fantasy comedy.

- Hop (2011): He voiced the Easter Bunny in the animated family film.

- Arthur (2011): He played the title character in the remake of the 1981 comedy, taking on the role of a wealthy man-child.

- Rock of Ages (2012): He starred alongside Tom Cruise, Julianne Hough and Alec Baldwin in the musical comedy.

- The Tempest (2010): He appeared in Julie Taymor's adaptation of Shakespeare's play.

- Despicable Me (2010): He voiced Dr Nefario, Gru's eccentric scientist, in the animated franchise.

Rotten Tomatoes lists Forgetting Sarah Marshall among his highest-rated films, with an 84% critics' score.

Russell Brand's television shows

Before becoming a Hollywood actor, Brand established himself as a television personality in Britain. His flamboyant presentation style, provocative humour and stand-up performances helped him become a familiar face on British television.

Some of his notable television credits include:

- Big Brother's Big Mouth (2004–2007): One of his most prominent early television assignments. Brand hosted the spin-off show, which discussed events and contestants from the reality series Big Brother.

- Russell Brand's Ponderland (2007–2008): A Channel 4 comedy series in which he delivered stand-up monologues and discussed subjects including relationships, childhood, family and education.

- Brand X with Russell Brand (2012–2013): Brand hosted this American late-night talk show, which featured comedy, discussions and interviews.

- The Big Fat Quiz of the Year: He appeared on the popular British television quiz programme.

- Ballers (2018–2019): He played Lance Klians in the HBO comedy-drama starring Dwayne Johnson.

- Hospital People (2017): He appeared as Tyler Watt in the comedy series.

- The Bill: One of his earlier acting credits.

- Neighbours (2020): He made an appearance in the long-running Australian soap opera.

Brand also appeared on programmes such as Saturday Night Live, The Jonathan Ross Show, The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon and Real Time with Bill Maher.

Who is Russell Brand?

Russell Brand is an award-winning comedian, known for his impeccable wit and his controversial, satirical take on celebrities, politicians, sex and drugs. Russell Brand was born on June 4, 1975, in Grays, Essex, England, the son of Barbara Elizabeth (Nichols) and Ronald Henry Brand, a photographer.

Brand's first significant stand-up appearances came in 2000, the same year he also became a video journalist for MTV, a job which he was subsequently fired from. Continuing to work both in TV and stand-up, he debuted his one-man show Better Now, an account of his heroin addiction, at the Edinburgh Festival in 2004.

Russell Brand married the pop star Katy Perry in 2010 in a traditional Hindu ceremony in Rajasthan, India; after 14 months, Brand filed for a divorce, which was officially granted in 2012.

Russell Brand is reported to have sought a transfer of ownership of his £5million Oxfordshire home to his wife, Laura Gallacher, just six weeks before a jury convicted him of rape and sexual assault, Land Registry records reveal.