How Old Is Russell Brand? His Age and Date of Birth as of November 2026

Verified November 10, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. UTC (10:30 a.m. GMT in London).

Russell Brand is 51 years old. The English comedian, actor, and presenter was born on June 4, 1975, in Grays, Essex, according to the Royal Albert Hall’s biographical record. He turned 51 in June 2026 and will turn 52 on June 4, 2027.

His age has drawn renewed attention amid coverage of his criminal case. On November 9, 2026, Brand was sentenced to 10 and a half years in prison for rape and sexual assault, following his conviction the previous week, the Associated Press reported.

Destaques

• Brand was born on June 4, 1975, in Grays, Essex, England.
• He is 51 as of November 10, 2026, and his next birthday is June 4, 2027.
• He became prominent in Britain through stand-up comedy and television, including Big Brother’s Big Mouth.
• In November 2026, he was convicted of one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault.

When was Russell Brand born?

Brand’s date of birth is June 4, 1975. His full name is Russell Edward Brand, and the Royal Albert Hall catalogue identifies Grays, in the English county of Essex, as his birthplace. That record provides both the date and location used for the age calculation here.

His 51st birthday fell on June 4, 2026. Because that date has already passed in the calendar year, subtracting 1975 from 2026 gives his current age: 51. He remains 51 until his next birthday in June 2027, when he turns 52.

For readers checking an older interview or news story, the date of that coverage matters. Someone born on June 4, 1975, was 50 from June 4, 2025, through June 3, 2026. An article published during that period may correctly give a different age without contradicting the date of birth.

What is Russell Brand known for?

Brand built a public profile as a comedian and presenter in the United Kingdom before appearing in films for international audiences. The National Portrait Gallery notes that he made his Edinburgh Festival debut in 2000 and became prominent on television as the presenter of Big Brother’s Big Mouth from 2004 to 2007.

He also worked in radio and acted in films including St Trinian’s (2007), Forgetting Sarah Marshall (2008), and Get Him to the Greek (2010), according to the gallery. Those credits span different stages of his career: he was in his late 20s when he began presenting the television spin-off and in his early 30s when those films were released.

The gallery also records two volumes of autobiography, published in 2007 and 2010. His work across comedy, broadcasting, film, and writing helps explain why readers may recognize his name from several different periods of public life.

Why is Russell Brand in the news?

On November 5, 2026, a jury found Brand guilty of one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault involving four women, according to the Associated Press report on the verdict. The National Portrait Gallery also records the convictions at Southwark Crown Court in London. Brand denied the charges during the trial.

On November 9, the court sentenced him to 10 and a half years in prison, AP reported. He was 51 at the time of both the verdict and sentencing. His age is a biographical fact; the verdict and sentence are separate developments established through the court proceedings.

How old will Russell Brand be on his next birthday?

Brand will turn 52 on June 4, 2027. The date is fixed by his recorded birthday, although an age stated without a reference date can quickly become outdated. For that reason, this article gives both the birth date and the date on which his present age was checked.

The age calculation does not depend on where a reader lives: the relevant birthday has already occurred in 2026 in both the United Kingdom and elsewhere. For a future check, compare the current date with June 4 before subtracting his birth year. Before June 4 in a given year, subtract one from the year difference; on or after June 4, use the full difference.

Frequently asked questions

What is Russell Brand’s full date of birth?

He was born on June 4, 1975.

Where was Russell Brand born?

He was born in Grays, Essex, England, according to the Royal Albert Hall catalogue.

When will Russell Brand turn 52?

He will turn 52 on June 4, 2027.