
Ross Kemp
Known For
Acting
Born
1964-07-21 in 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 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".
Most Known For

The Graham Norton Show
as Self

Top Gear
as Self

EastEnders
as Grant Mitchell

The One Show
as Self

The One Show
as Self - Guest

Parkinson
as Self

The Alan Titchmarsh Show
as Self

Extras
as Ross Kemp

Birds of a Feather
as Detective Inspector Monk

Screen Two
as Police Officer

Room 101
as Self

Who Do You Think You Are?
as Self

London's Burning

Alan Carr: Chatty Man
as Self

Spartacus
as Cinna

Spartacus
as Cinna

10 Minute Tales
as Liam

Snapshot Wedding
as Trevor

The Chief
as PC Dennis Scovell

Ultimate Force
as Henry Garvie