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
- How Old Will Russell Brand Be When He Gets Out of Prison?
- Russell Brand Sentenced to 10.5 Years in Prison After Rape Conviction
- How Long Will Russell Brand Be in Prison? Sentence Updates
- Why Russell Brand, Katy Perry Marriage Was Not Mentioned in Rape Trial
- Are Russell Brand & Wife Laura Gallacher Brand Still Together After His Rape Conviction?
- Russell Brand Found Guilty of Rape, 3 Counts of Sexual Assault
- Russell Brand Charged With 2 More Counts of Rape and Sexual Assault
- Russell Brand Sexual Assault Charges: Updates on His Case
- Russell Brand Pleads Not Guilty to Rape and Sexual Assault Charges
Family and relationships
- Why Did Russell Brand & Katy Perry Divorce? Find Out the Reason
- Russell Brand’s Dating History: His Ex-Girlfriends, Wives & Current Wife
- Russell Brand’s Kids: Everything to Know About His Daughters
- Why Russell Brand Felt “Inadequate” When He Married Ex Katy Perry
- Katy Perry’s Ex Russell Brand Reacts to Justin Trudeau Romance
- Russell Brand’s Wife: Meet Laura Gallacher and Revisit His Marriage to Katy Perry
Career and views
- Russell Brand’s Political Party Affiliation: What Does He Believe?
- Russell Brand Net Worth: How Much Money the Actor Earns Today
Last updated: November 9, 2026. This page is updated as new coverage is published.
