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".
Ross Kemp has 29 screen credits in a career dating back to 1985. Their work is anchored in the Robbie the Reindeer Collection universe with 1 titles. Signature works include Ross Kemp Remembers... EastEnders: Sharongate, Searching For Michael Jackson’s Zoo With Ross Kemp, Hatton Garden: The Inside Story. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
