Ross Kemp
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 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".
Filmography
EastEnders: 40 Years on the Square
2025
as Himself
Ross Kemp Remembers... EastEnders: Sharongate
2025
The Lock-In
2022
as Grant Mitchell
Searching For Michael Jackson’s Zoo With Ross Kemp
2022
as Himself
Hatton Garden: The Inside Story
2019
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Snapshot Wedding
2017
as Trevor
Ross Kemp: The Fight Against Isis
2016
as Self
Top Gear: From A-Z
2015
as Self (archive footage)
Robbie the Reindeer in Close Encounters of the Herd Kind
2007
as Trooper #2 (voice)
A Line in the Sand
2004
as Frank Perry
Spartacus
2004
as Cinna
The Crooked Man
2003
as Harry Fielding
Colosseum - Rome's Arena of Death
2003
as Verus (UK version) (voice)
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The Paper Round
2002
as Accused Man
A Christmas Carol
2000
as Eddie Scrooge
Hero of the Hour
2000
as Richie Liddle
Skinhead Farewell
1996
as Narrator of excerpts from the novels (voice)
Doctor Who: Dimensions in Time
1993
as Grant Mitchell
The Picnic
1989
as Police Officer
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The Moneymen
1988
as Third Dealer
Playing Away
1987
as Sonny