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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".
Known For
Spartacus
as Cinna
A Christmas Carol
as Eddie Scrooge
A Line in the Sand
as Frank Perry
The Crooked Man
as Harry Fielding
Hero of the Hour
as Richie Liddle
Doctor Who: Dimensions in Time
as Grant Mitchell
Robbie the Reindeer in Close Encounters of the Herd Kind
as Trooper #2 (voice)
Hatton Garden: The Inside Story
Playing Away
as Sonny
EastEnders: 40 Years on the Square
as Himself
