Russell Edward Brand (born 4 June 1975) is an English comedian, actor, columnist, singer, author and radio/television presenter.

Russell Brand and Christina Aguilera

Supporter of West Ham United FC.
Is a vegetarian.
Auditioned to be in British boy band 5ive.
He is a big fan of The Smiths and, in particular, their ex-frontman Morrissey, so much so that he has a cat named Morrissey.
Lives in Hampstead, London.
On his Radio 2 show on 18 October 2008, he and Jonathan Ross left obscene messages on the answerphone of Andrew Sachs, concerning the fact that Brand had slept with Sachs’ granddaughter Georgina Baillie. This programme was later broadcast, provoking widespread complaint from the public and politicians such as Gordon Brown. Brand later resigned from the BBC and Ross was suspended without pay for three months. The controller of Radio 2, Lesley Douglas, also resigned.
Is an only child.
Engaged to Katy Perry [January 6, 2010].
Married Katy Perry in India.
Was a postman when he was younger.