Russell Brand Net Worth 2024: How Much is the ‘Forgetting Sarah Marshall’ Actor Worth?

Russell Brand net worth is estimated to be around $20 million as of 2024. Russell Brand is a British Comedian, Actor, Author, Presenter, and activist born on June 4, 1975. He started his career as a stand-up comedian and radio host before moving into television and film. Brand first gained attention as the host of “Big Brother’s Big Mouth” in 2004. He later starred in popular movies like “Forgetting Sarah Marshall,” “Get Him to the Greek,” and “Arthur.” He has also released stand-up specials and hosted several radio shows and podcasts.

Brand has won three British Comedy Awards and received a BAFTA nomination. His career has been marked by controversy including his behavior at award shows his dismissal from MTV and his departure from the BBC over a prank call scandal.

Since 2013, Russell Brand has been active in politics and social issues discussing topics like wealth, inequality, and climate change. He started a political-comedy web series called “The Trews” and released a book titled “Revolution.” During the COVID-19 pandemic, his YouTube channel faced criticism for promoting conspiracy theories.

In September 2023, Brand was accused of sexual assault and abuse by five women with incidents reportedly happening between 2006 and 2013. Additional allegations from 2003 were also made to the police. Brand denies all accusations and has suggested that they are part of a conspiracy against him.

What is Russell Brand Net Worth in 2024?

Russell Brand is a British Comedian, Actor, Author, Presenter, and activist with a net worth of $20 Million as of 2024, according to Celebrity Net Worth. The main source of Russell Brand’s net worth primarily comes from his career as a comedian, actor, and author.

He gained fame through stand-up comedy, which led to roles in movies like “Forgetting Sarah Marshall” and “Get Him to the Greek.” Brand has also hosted various TV shows and radio programs, adding to his earnings.

Additionally, he has written several books, including his autobiography “My Booky Wook,” which became a bestseller. His diverse entertainment career, along with book sales and media appearances, are the main sources of his wealth.

Russell Brand’s Early Life and Education

Russell Edward Brand was born at Orsett Hospital in Grays Essex England. He is the only child of Barbara Elizabeth and photographer Ronald Henry Brand. His parents split when he was just six months old and he was raised by his mother.

At eight, Brand’s mother was diagnosed with uterine cancer followed by breast cancer a year later. While she was treated Brand lived with relatives. By age 14, he struggled with bulimia nervosa. At 16, he left home due to conflicts with his mother’s partner and turned to illegal drugs including cannabis, amphetamines, LSD, and ecstasy.

Brand has described his relationship with his father as distant; his father took him to visit prostitutes in Thailand during his teenage years.

Russell Brand made his acting debut at 15 in a school play by Bugsy Malone and later worked as a film extra. He attended Grays School and was accepted into the Italia Conti Academy in 1991 with his first year funded by Essex County Council.

However, he was expelled after his first year for drug use and poor attendance. Brand has also claimed a tutor sexually abused him.

Russell Brand’s Career

Stand-up

Russell Brand first gained attention in 2000 at the Hackney Empire New Act of the Year final where he placed fourth but caught the eye of Nigel Klarfeld from Bound and Gagged Comedy Ltd. That year he also debuted at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe with the show Pablo Diablo’s Cryptic Triptych sharing the stage with ventriloquist Mark Felgate and comedian Shaparak Khorsandi.

In 2004, Brand brought his solo show “Better Now” to Edinburgh discussing his battle with heroin addiction. The following year he presented “Eroticised Humour.” His 2006 nationwide tour “Shame” explored embarrassing moments from his life and tabloid coverage. This tour was later released as a DVD Russell Brand: Live. Brand also performed at Amnesty International’s Secret Policeman’s Ball in 2006 and 2012.

Brand co-hosted Teenage Cancer Trust gigs with Noel Fielding in 2007 and performed for Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip at the Royal Variety Performance. That same year, he toured with “Russell Brand: Only Joking” which was also released on DVD. He started performing in the US recording a Comedy Central special Russell Brand in New York which aired in March 2009. His 2009 tour “Russell Brand: Scandalous” included extra dates to support the charity Focus 12.

In 2013, Brand’s Messiah Complex tour tackled themes such as advertising and drug addiction drawing parallels between himself and historical figures like Gandhi and Malcolm X.

Brand’s 2017 tour Re: Birth was interrupted when his mother was injured in a hit-and-run. The filmed performance was later released on Netflix.

Brand cites many comedians as influences including Richard Pryor and Bill Hicks. He chose Monty Python’s Life of Brian as one of his favorite films and appeared in the documentary “Monty Python: Almost the Truth” in 2009.

In 2008, Russell Brand made a controversial prank call during a live show which was criticized and led to him apologizing.

Presenting

Brand’s TV career began in 2000 as a video journalist on MTV UK where he was dismissed after making a controversial appearance. He then created and hosted RE: Brand, exploring cultural taboos, and went on to host “Big Brother’s Eforum” and “Big Brother’s Big Mouth.” He left “Big Brother’s Big Mouth” after three years but hosted a special episode and appeared on “Big Brother: Celebrity Hijack.”

Brand returned to MTV in 2006 with 1 Leicester Square featuring guests like Tom Cruise and Uma Thurman. He later hosted “Russell Brand’s Got Issues” on E4 which was later rebranded as “The Russell Brand Show” on Channel 4.

The brand hosted the 2007 Brit Awards presented at Live Earth and appeared in various other shows including “Russell Brand’s Ponderland.” His hosting of the 2008 MTV VMAs sparked controversy for comments about Britney Spears and George W. Bush. Despite the backlash, he hosted the 2009 VMAs which had high ratings.

In 2011, Russell Brand guest-hosted “Saturday Night Live” and in 2012 he hosted the MTV Movie Awards. His talk show “Brand X” on FX was canceled in 2013 after two seasons.

Russell Brand started acting in the 1990s and had minor roles in “The Bill” and “Mud.” He gained prominence with his role in St Trinian’s and achieved American fame as Aldous Snow in “Forgetting Sarah Marshall.” He reprised this role in “Get Him to the Greek.”

Brand appeared in “The Tempest” and voiced characters in “Despicable Me and Hop.” He starred in a remake of Arthur and in Rock of Ages. After a break, he returned as a villain in “Trolls” and portrayed God in “Army of One.” He continued with roles in “Four Kids and It” and “Death on the Nile.”

Drop Dead Fred

Russell Brand has also been linked to various projects including a remake of “Drop Dead Fred” and adaptations of “Rentaghost” and “Bad Father.”

Brand’s production company Vanity Projects was established in 2008. He co-founded Branded Films with Nik Linnen in 2011 focusing on developing films starring Brand.

Brand began his radio career in 2002 on Xfm and was later dismissed for reading explicit material. He co-hosted BBC Radio 6 Music’s “The Russell Brand Show” and moved to BBC Radio 2 where he faced controversy in 2008 for prank calls made on air. The scandal led to his resignation from the BBC.

Talksport

Brand returned to radio with a “Talksport” show in 2009 and a Saturday night show in 2010. He launched “The Russell Brand Podcast” in 2015 and 2017 started “Under the Skin” interviewing notable guests.

Brand wrote a sports column for The Guardian from 2006 to 2009 and released his first autobiography My Booky Wook in 2007. He followed with “Articles of Faith” and “Booky Wook 2: This Time It’s Personal.”

His books have explored topics from personal anecdotes to current events and social issues. His children’s book “Russell Brand’s Trickster Tales: The Pied Piper of Hamelin” and later works like Revolution and Recovery have received mixed reviews.

Brand’s latest book “Mentors: How to Help” and “Be Helped” published in January 2019 reflects on the positive impact of mentors in his life and encourages readers to seek personal growth through others.

Russell Brand’s Personal Life

Russell Brand has been diagnosed with ADHD and bipolar disorder. He’s also struggled with bulimia, pornography addiction, and self-harm. He describes fame as a disappointing experience.

Once a Buddhist, Brand has explored various spiritual practices. In 2017, he mentioned his belief in a higher power inspired by Alcoholics Anonymous. He has been interested in Hare Krishna and spoke about his practice of Transcendental Meditation which he describes as connecting him to a divine consciousness. More recently, Brand has turned to Christianity practicing daily prayers and rituals including a recent baptism in April 2024.

In 2011, Russell Brand was the best man at Noel Gallagher’s wedding. He has been training in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu since 2016 and holds a purple belt. He credits the martial art with positively impacting his life. Brand lives near Henley-on-Thames and owns The Crown Inn pub in Pishill. He is also a lifelong West Ham United fan and abstains from alcohol.

Relationships

Russell Brand met Katy Perry in 2009 while filming “Get Him to the Greek.” They began dating after meeting again at the MTV Video Music Awards and got engaged on New Year’s Eve 2009. They married in India in October 2010. They divorced in December 2011 with the divorce finalized in July 2012. Perry’s documentary and interviews revealed their relationship faced challenges including conflicting schedules and differing views on having children.

Shortly after the divorce, Brand expressed that he was deeply in love with Perry but realized the marriage wasn’t working due to practical issues. Despite the divorce Brand chose not to claim any of Perry’s earnings from their marriage.

The brand had brief relationships with Geri Halliwell in 2012 and Jemima Goldsmith from 2013 to 2014. He received libel damages from The Sun in 2014 which he donated to the Hillsborough Justice Campaign. Brand and Goldsmith ended their relationship in September 2014.

In 2014, Brand addressed past accusations of misogyny stating that he has changed his ways and no longer engages in such behavior.

Since 2015, Brand has been with Laura Gallacher the sister of TV presenter Kirsty Gallacher. They began dating in 2007 married in August 2017 and have two daughters born in 2016 and 2018. In January 2024, Brand confirmed the birth of their son in 2023.

Russell Brand’s Controversies

On September 16, 2010, Russell Brand was arrested for battery after an incident at Los Angeles International Airport. He allegedly attacked a paparazzo who was blocking his and Katy Perry’s path to their flight. The paparazzo detained Brand until the police arrived. Brand was released the next day after paying $20000 bail.

On March 15, 2012, an arrest warrant was issued for Brand in New Orleans. He was accused of throwing a photographer’s phone through a window. The photographer had been snapping pictures when Brand took the phone and threw it. The warrant charged Brand with “simple criminal damage to property.” Brand who was in New Orleans filming a movie later turned himself in and offered to pay for the window.

Drug issues have significantly impacted Brand’s public image. Over the years he was arrested twelve times related to drugs. He was kicked out of The Gilded Balloon in Edinburgh in 2004 but by then he was already on the path to recovery. Brand has publicly discussed his past drug use including introducing his drug dealer to Kylie Minogue and making controversial remarks about his experiences.

In January 2014, Russell Brand called his first heroin experience “blissful” but claimed he has been drug-free since December 13, 2002. He supported the Focus 12 drug treatment program and has credited transcendental meditation with helping his recovery. The brand has also raised funds and supported many individuals in rehab.

Russell Brand’s Legal Issues

In a 2006 interview, Dannii Minogue accused Russell Brand of sexual harassment during an appearance on his TV show. She described him as “a bit of a vile predator” and claimed he couldn’t accept rejection making inappropriate comments throughout the interview.

In 2007 during a broadcast of Brand’s BBC Radio 2 show Brand contacted Jimmy Savile making an inappropriate joke about his assistant. Savile’s response was equally inappropriate suggesting she wear nothing.

Between 2006 and 2008, Brand faced five complaints while working as a BBC radio host and presenter alleging sexual misconduct and unprofessional behavior.

In 2014 former girlfriend Jordan Martin accused Brand of sexual assault and physical and emotional abuse during their brief relationship in 2007 specifically an incident at the Lowry Hotel in Salford.

While filming in 2018, Katherine Ryan reportedly called Brand a “sexual predator” although these comments were not aired.

In early 2019 The Sunday Times started investigating allegations against Brand. By September 2023, Channel 4’s Dispatches and The Times published accounts from four women who claimed Brand sexually assaulted and emotionally abused them between 2006 and 2013.

One of the women was 16 at the time accusing Brand of grooming and assaulting her. Another woman accused him of exposing himself. Many of the women chose to stay anonymous due to fear of harassment.

The Sunday Times reported that in 2007 complaints were made to BBC Radio 2 about Brand’s behavior including urinating in public and making inappropriate advances. Production companies Endemol and Channel 4 issued apologies encouraging women to come forward.

In response to the allegations, Brand denied any criminal behavior claiming his past relationships were consensual and that he was very promiscuous at the time. He criticized the reports as attacks and denied the serious allegations.

On September 16, 2023, Russell Brand performed in London but postponed the rest of his tour on September 18. His agent Tavistock Wood dropped him stating they were misled by Brand. YouTube suspended Brand’s monetization and the BBC began reviewing past complaints against him. Rumble a media platform decided not to follow YouTube’s lead rejecting requests to remove the Brand’s monetization.

Vanessa Feltz and Lorraine Kelly also reported uncomfortable incidents with Brand from past TV appearances.

The Metropolitan Police received a new allegation against Brand on September 17, 2023, for an incident from 2003. On November 3, 2023, a lawsuit was filed against Brand for alleged misconduct during the filming of Arthur. The lawsuit also named Warner Bros. for failing to address the alleged misconduct.

Russell Brand Real Estate

In 2009, when he was dating Katy Perry, they bought a house in Los Feliz, Los Angeles, for $3.25 million. They sold it in 2011 for $3.3 million.

In 2013, Russell bought a house in Hollywood Hills for $2.224 million.

In 2016, he purchased a cottage in Oxfordshire, England, for £3.3 million.

In 2019, he bought another home in LA’s Outpost Estates for $3 million. He put this house up for sale in August 2024 for $3.5 million.