
Ross Kemp
- Date of Birth: 1964-07-21
- Place of Birth: Barking, London, England, UK
Biography
Ross Kemp was born on July 21, 1964 in Barking, Essex, England. His mother, Jean, was a hairdresser and his father, John, was a policeman with the Metropolitan Police force. He has a brother named Dar... Ross Kemp was born on July 21, 1964 in Barking, Essex, England. His mother, Jean, was a hairdresser and his father, John, was a policeman with the Metropolitan Police force. He has a brother named Darren who is a documentary producer for the BBC. Ross attended Shenfield High School, where he is remembered as an excellent athlete. He wanted to be an actor from a young age and went on to study drama at the Webber Douglas Academy. He has rarely been out of work since leaving the academy in 1985, appearing on stage, in films, on television and in various adverts. His first credited television appearance was in 1986, playing Graham Lodsworth in "Emmerdale Farm" (now "Emmerdale"). His most famous role to date was his award-winning portrayal of hardman Grant Mitchell in the popular BBC series "EastEnders".

The Big Breakfast
News • 2022 August

Ross Kemp: Middle East
Documentary • 2010 January

Children's Champion Awards
• 2010 March

EastEnders: 40 Years on the Square
Documentary • 2025 February

Ross Kemp in Search of Pirates
Documentary • 2009 June

The Lock-In
Drama • 2022 July

Ross Kemp Return to Afghanistan
Reality • 2009 February

Parkinson
Talk • 1998 January

Ross Kemp: Battle for the Amazon
Documentary • 2010 April

Gang Nation
• 2009 February