07/21/1964
Barking, London, England, UK:
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".
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EastEnders: 40 Years on the Square (2025) as Himself |
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Ross Kemp Remembers... EastEnders: Sharongate (2025) as |
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The Lock-In (2022) as Grant Mitchell |
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Searching For Michael Jackson’s Zoo With Ross Kemp (2022) as Himself |
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Hatton Garden: The Inside Story (2019) as |
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Snapshot Wedding (2017) as Trevor |
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Ross Kemp: The Fight Against Isis (2016) as Self |
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Top Gear: From A-Z (2015) as Self (archive footage) |
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Robbie the Reindeer in Close Encounters of the Herd Kind (2007) as Trooper #2 (voice) |
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A Line in the Sand (2004) as Frank Perry |
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Spartacus (2004) as Cinna |
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The Crooked Man (2003) as Harry Fielding |
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Colosseum - Rome's Arena of Death (2003) as Verus (UK version) (voice) |
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The Paper Round (2002) as Accused Man |
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A Christmas Carol (2000) as Eddie Scrooge |
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Hero of the Hour (2000) as Richie Liddle |
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Skinhead Farewell (1996) as Narrator of excerpts from the novels (voice) |
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Doctor Who: Dimensions in Time (1993) as Grant Mitchell |
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The Picnic (1989) as Police Officer |
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The Moneymen (1988) as Third Dealer |
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Playing Away (1987) as Sonny |