Russell Brand is the English comedian, actor and presenter whose career spanned stand-up, Hollywood films and online commentary before his 2026 criminal trial. This page collects our coverage of his legal case, his family and his career in one place.

Quick facts

  • Born: June 4, 1975, Grays, Essex, England
  • Known for: stand-up comedy, Forgetting Sarah Marshall, Get Him to the Greek, Big Brother’s Big Mouth
  • Spouse: Laura Gallacher (married 2017); previously married to Katy Perry (2010 to 2012)
  • Legal: Convicted November 5, 2026, in London of one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault (2004 to 2009); sentenced November 9, 2026, to 10 years and 6 months in prison. Source: AP, CBS News, Al Jazeera.

The trial and sentence

Family and relationships

Career and views

Last updated: November 9, 2026. This page is updated as new coverage is published.