Ross Kemp
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 (70 titles)
ShowRoss Kemp: Lost Boys, Deadly Men
Presenter · 2026
Ross Kemp: Mafia and Britain
Presenter · 2025
8.2ShowThe Celebrity Traitors
Self - Contestant · 2025
MovieEastEnders: 40 Years on the Square
Himself · 2025
MovieRoss Kemp Remembers... EastEnders: Sharongate
2025
7.3ShowRoss Kemp: Mafia & Britain
Presenter · 2024
7.2ShowBlindspot
Tony Warden · 2023
ShowThe Big Breakfast
2022
MovieThe Lock-In
Grant Mitchell · 2022
10.0MovieSearching For Michael Jackson’s Zoo With Ross Kemp
Himself · 2022
10.0ShowRoss Kemp: Shipwreck Treasure Hunter
Himself · 2022
5.0ShowBridge of Lies
Self - Host · 2022
7.0ShowPaul O'Grady's Saturday Night Line Up
Self - Guest · 2021
Britain's Tiger Kings - On the Trail with Ross Kemp
executive producer · 2021
Ross Kemp: On the NHS Frontline
2020
7.0MovieHatton Garden: The Inside Story
2019
ShowSix Nations Sin Bin
Self - Participant · 2019
8.2ShowAll Round to Mrs. Brown's
Self · 2017
Snapshot Wedding
Trevor · 2017
MovieRoss Kemp: The Fight Against Isis
Self · 2016
ShowRoss Kemp's Britain
Documenter · 2016
MovieTop Gear: From A-Z
Self (archive footage) · 2015
5.7ShowDuck Quacks Don't Echo
2014
7.0ShowRoss Kemp: Back on the Frontline
Himself · 2011
8.0ShowRoss Kemp: Extreme World
Himself · 2011
ShowRoss Kemp: Battle for the Amazon
Himself · 2010
Children's Champion Awards
Self · 2010
ShowRoss Kemp: Middle East
Himself · 2010
7.5Show10 Minute Tales
Liam · 2009
Ross Kemp - Behind The Story
2009