| Net Worth: | $20 Million |
| Real (full) name: | Russell Edward Brand |
| Born: | June 4, 1975 |
| Country of Origin: | Grays, Essex, England |
| Source of Wealth: | Actor, Voice Actor, Screenwriter, Presenter, Singer, Author, Television producer, Comedian, Activist, Radio personality |
| Social networks: | Instagram | Twitter | Facebook |
Russell Brand became famous for its sparkling humor. He is a well-known TV presenter, actor, comedian, political and public figure. Due to careless public statements, he was at the center of scandals more than once.
Early years
Russell was born in Grays, England. His parents divorced when he was less than a year old, and his mother raised her only child alone. Brand’s childhood was difficult. While his mother was being treated for cancer, he had to live with relatives with whom he constantly quarreled. When his mother took him to her, the actor could not get along with her common-law husband and ran away from home. At the age of 16, he became addicted to drugs, and it was later revealed that during this period he was sexually abused.
Career
Brand has been into theater since high school, making his stage debut at the age of 15 with a production of Bugsy Malone. After school, he worked as an extra in the cinema, played several minor roles. In 2000, he performed at the festival of young talents with stand-up. Although he finished in fourth place, he met his agent there. Since 2004 he has performed in bars, and in 2006 he went on a tour of Europe.
In addition to stand-up, Brand worked in radio and journalism, took part in television programs, hosted entertainment and music shows, starred in films and TV shows. In 2008 he founded a production center. He has starred in the films Arthur, Get Him to the Greek, Rock of Ages and Army of One.
Earnings
As of 2022, Brand has earned about $20 million. He received this money for his work as a TV presenter, filming in films and TV shows, and commercial activities. He has a profit from the work of his own production center, receives payments from the sale of autobiographical books. In 2008, he was paid $2.5 million to publish two books.
Every year Brand earns about $2 million. He receives money, including from activities in social networks. More than 1.20 million viewers watch videos on his YouTube channel every day, which brings him $ 100 thousand every month.
Personal life
Brand has a turbulent personal life, in an interview he admitted that he had sexual relationships with more than 2,000 partners. In 2010, he married singer Katy Perry, but a year later the couple filed for divorce. Since 2017, he has been married to restaurateur Laura Gallagher, they are raising two children.
House / apartment
Until 2009, Russell lived in a luxurious house in a prestigious area of London. In 2010 he moved to L.A. to a mansion for $3.5 million. In 2016, he bought real estate in his homeland, a cottage in Oxfordshire cost $ 3.3 million.
Summary
Russell Brand is a popular actor, comedian, writer and activist in the USA and Europe. His addiction to drugs and alcohol could have crossed out his career, but he pulled himself together in time. Now he is a happy family man, a successful actor and the owner of $20 million.