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Ross Kemp
Born	21 July 1964 (1964-07-21) (age 43) Barking, England

Ross Kemp (born 21 July 1964) is a BAFTA award-winning English actor and journalist who rose to prominence in the role of Grant Mitchell in the BBC soap opera, EastEnders. Since 2006, Kemp has received international recognition as an investigative journalist for his critically acclaimed, BAFTA award-winning documentary series Ross Kemp on Gangs. Image File history File links This is a lossless scalable vector image. ... Image File history File links Question_book-3. ... If you hold the copyright to an image (e. ... is the 202nd day of the year (203rd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Also Nintendo emulator: 1964 (emulator). ... For other uses, see Barking (disambiguation). ... For other uses, see England (disambiguation). ... is the 202nd day of the year (203rd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Also Nintendo emulator: 1964 (emulator). ... The British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA), is a British organization that hosts annual awards shows for film, television, childrens film and television, and interactive media. ... This article is about the English as an ethnic group and nation. ... Grant Anthony Mitchell was a fictional character in the British soap opera EastEnders. ... For other uses, see BBC (disambiguation). ... The first TIME cover devoted to soap operas: Dated January 12, 1976, Bill Hayes and Susan Seaforth Hayes of Days of our Lives are featured with the headline Soap Operas: Sex and suffering in the afternoon. A soap opera is an ongoing, episodic work of fiction, usually broadcast on television... EastEnders is a popular BBC television soap opera, first broadcast in the United Kingdom on BBC1 on 19 February 1985[4] and continuing to date. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Ross Kemp on Gangs is a BAFTA award-winning documentary series shown on Sky One then repeated on Sky Three. ...

Acting career

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EastEnders

His first credited television appearance was in 1986, playing Graham Lodsworth in Emmerdale Farm (now Emmerdale). And in 1989 starred in Birds Of A Feather. But by far his most famous role to date was his award-winning portrayal of hardman Grant Mitchell in the popular BBC series EastEnders. Kemp debuted as hard-man Grant along with Steve McFadden, who played Grant's brother Phil Mitchell, in February 1990. On-screen, Kemp, as Grant, was often at the centre of EastEnders' plots, amongst them marrying Sharon Watts, played by Letitia Dean, daughter of "Dirty" Den Watts, before divorcing, after Sharon had an affair with Phil, and subsequently setting fire to their home. He married Tiffany Mitchell played by Martine McCutcheon, fathering a daughter in a rocky and sometimes violent marriage that ended when Tiffany was run over and killed by Grant's stepfather Frank Butcher following an argument. Year 1986 (MCMLXXXVI) was a common year starting on Wednesday (link displays 1986 Gregorian calendar). ... For the 1994 debut album by The Cardigans, see Emmerdale (album). ... EastEnders is a popular BBC television soap opera, first broadcast in the United Kingdom on BBC1 on 19 February 1985[4] and continuing to date. ... Stephen McFadden (born 20 March 1959 in Maida Vale, London) is a well-known English actor best known for playing hard man Phil Mitchell in the BBC soap opera EastEnders. ... Phillip James Phil Mitchell is a long-running fictional character in the popular BBC soap opera EastEnders. ... For other uses, see February (disambiguation). ... Year 1990 (MCMXC) was a common year starting on Monday (link displays the 1990 Gregorian calendar). ... Sharon Watts (now known as Sharon Rickman) is a character on the popular BBC1 soap opera EastEnders, played by Letitia Dean. ... Letitia Dean (born 14 November 1967 in Potters Bar, Hertfordshire) is an English actress. ... Dennis Den Watts was a fictional character in the popular BBC soap opera EastEnders, played by actor Leslie Grantham. ... Tiffany Dawn Mitchell (née Raymond) was a fictional character in the popular BBC soap opera EastEnders. ... Martine McCutcheon (born Martine Kimberley Sherri Ponting[1] on May 14, 1976) is an English singer, television personality and Laurence Olivier Award winning actress. ... Tiffany Dawn Mitchell (née Raymond) was a fictional character in the popular BBC soap opera EastEnders. ... Francis Frank Butcher was a fictional character in the popular British soap opera EastEnders. ...

Kemp left EastEnders in 1999, on a storyline that had Grant hijacking a drug deal which ended in him crashing his getaway car into the River Thames and presumed dead until a week later when he was seen with daughter Courtney at the airport getting on a plane to Brazil. He then moved from the BBC to ITV for a reported £1.2 million. EastEnders is a popular BBC television soap opera, first broadcast in the United Kingdom on BBC1 on 19 February 1985[4] and continuing to date. ... This article is about the year. ... This article is about the River Thames in southern England. ... Courtney Louise Mitchell was a fictional character in the popular BBC soap opera EastEnders. ... For other uses, see BBC (disambiguation). ... For other uses, see ITV (disambiguation). ...

Kemp, himself, refused to rule out an eventual return to EastEnders, and, almost from the beginning, there were countless media reports that he would be returning to the series. EastEnders is a popular BBC television soap opera, first broadcast in the United Kingdom on BBC1 on 19 February 1985[4] and continuing to date. ...

After EastEnders

Kemp's first role for ITV was in Hero of the Hour. During its filming, on October 27, 1999, Kemp required treatment in the hospital after being shot in the face when a stunt went wrong. He suffered cuts to his chest and face after safety glass shattered, and was also hit in the face by a blank round. He was treated at the scene by paramedics before being taken to Barnet Hospital in north London. Despite the dramatic-sounding incident, Kemp recovered quickly and went back to acting. For other uses, see ITV (disambiguation). ... is the 300th day of the year (301st in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... This article is about the year. ...

He also starred as the main character in ITV's Christmas edition of Scrooge. For other uses, see ITV (disambiguation). ... For other uses, see Christmas (disambiguation). ... Scrooge is the surname of Ebenezer Scrooge, the selfish and miserly protagonist of Charles Dickens 1843 novella A Christmas Carol. ...

Star of the television series, Without Motive, and, In Defence, in 2000, he continued to play to type in the 2002 series, Ultimate Force. He also gained the role of "Cirra" in the 2004 TV film, Spartacus. Year 2000 (MM) was a leap year starting on Saturday (link will display full 2000 Gregorian calendar). ... Also see: 2002 (number). ... Ultimate Force was a British television drama series shown on ITV, which deals with the activities of the fictional Red Troop of the Special Air Service. ... Year 2004 (MMIV) was a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Spartacus is a 2004 television adaptation of the Howard Fast novel, made by USA Network Pictures and distributed by USA Cable Entertainment LLC and Universal Home Entertainment. ...

In 2005, Kemp starred in an episode of Extras, as an exaggerated version of himself. Playing on his reputation for "hard" roles (such as Grant Mitchell), Kemp starred as a posturing version of himself who had landed a role as Horatio Nelson in a television historical drama, but was in reality timid. Year 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Not to be confused with Extra (TV series). ... Lord Nelson Horatio Nelson, 1st Viscount Nelson (September 29, 1758 – October 21, 1805) was a British admiral who won fame as a leading naval commander. ...

In 2005, he starred in a two-part adaptation of the Gerald Seymour novel A Line In The Sand for ITV. Year 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... This article needs to be cleaned up to conform to a higher standard of quality. ...

In 2006, Kemp was the guest host for an episode of the third series of Channel 4's, The Friday Night Project. Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... This article is about the British television station. ... The Friday Night Project is a British comedy-variety show by Princess Productions that first aired in the United Kingdom on Channel 4 in February 2005. ...

He also presented the Paul O'Grady Show on November 9, 2007. The New Paul OGrady Show (formerly The Paul OGrady Show) is a British comedy chat show on Channel 4, formerly aired on ITV1. ... is the 313th day of the year (314th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era in the 21st century. ...

Brief return to EastEnders

In early 2005, the BBC confirmed that Kemp would be returning to EastEnders later in the year after six years away from his iconic role as Grant Mitchell. Kemp admitted that it was co-star Barbara Windsor who convinced him to come back.^[1] His first comeback lasted just a few weeks, with Kemp's absence from the series being covered in a storyline in which Grant returned to Brazil. Year 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... For other uses, see BBC (disambiguation). ... EastEnders is a popular BBC television soap opera, first broadcast in the United Kingdom on BBC1 on 19 February 1985[4] and continuing to date. ... Grant Anthony Mitchell was a fictional character in the British soap opera EastEnders. ... Barbara Ann Deeks MBE (born 6 August 1937), better known as Barbara Windsor, sometimes known as Babs Windsor, is an English actress. ...

Kemp's break from EastEnders lasted three months before he returned — this time, Grant was joined by his wife, Carla, and daughter Courtney. His comeback lasted three months before Grant and Courtney fled to Portugal after he fell out with Carla. EastEnders is a popular BBC television soap opera, first broadcast in the United Kingdom on BBC1 on 19 February 1985[4] and continuing to date. ... Carla Mitchell was a fictional character in the popular BBC soap opera EastEnders. ... Courtney Louise Mitchell was a fictional character in the popular BBC soap opera EastEnders. ...

BBC bosses have left Kemp's role open for a possible future return, but no plans for another comeback were announced at the time of his latest exit, and none have been announced since. For other uses, see BBC (disambiguation). ...

Ross Kemp on Gangs

Main article: Ross Kemp on Gangs

In 2006, Kemp featured in the series, Ross Kemp on Gangs, in which he interviewed gang members around the world. In the first series, the show featured gangs and police corruption in Brazil, Maori gangs in New Zealand, neo-Nazi skinheads in California, and gangsters in London. The second series featured gangs, including "MS13" from El Salvador, neo-Nazis in Russia, skinheads in Poland, American "Bloods" and "Crips" in St. Louis, and the Numbers gang in South Africa. In May 2007, Ross Kemp on Gangs was awarded a BAFTA award for factual programming. Ross Kemp on Gangs is a BAFTA award-winning documentary series shown on Sky One then repeated on Sky Three. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Ross Kemp on Gangs is a BAFTA award-winning documentary series shown on Sky One then repeated on Sky Three. ... Te Puni, Māori Chief Māori is the name of the indigenous people of New Zealand, and their language. ... This article is about the U.S. state. ... This article is about the capital of England and the United Kingdom. ... MS gang member with gangs name tattooed in the back. ... The Bloods are one of the Los Angeles, California street gangs. ... The blue bandanas worn by most Crip gangs. ... The Gateway Arch, shown here behind the Old Courthouse, is the most recognizable part of the St. ... For other uses, see May (disambiguation). ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era in the 21st century. ... Ross Kemp on Gangs is a BAFTA award-winning documentary series shown on Sky One then repeated on Sky Three. ... The British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA), is a British organization that hosts annual awards shows for film, television, childrens film and television, and interactive media. ...

Ross Kemp in Afghanistan

Main article: Ross Kemp in Afghanistan

On 21 January 2008, Sky One broadcasted the first episode of a five-part series Ross Kemp in Afghanistan, which entails Kemp following the 1st Battalion of the British Army's Royal Anglian Regiment during their deployment to Afghanistan's Helmand Province from March to August 2007. In preparation for the assignment, Kemp had to participate in military training for personal defence, including use of the SA80 assault rifle. Kemp has a personal interest in the East Anglians, as he is from their recruiting area, and his father served with their predecessor regiment, the Royal Norfolk Regiment, in Cyprus. is the 21st day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... 2008 (MMVIII) will be a leap year starting on Tuesday of the Anno Domini (common) era, in accordance with the Gregorian calendar. ... The tone or style of this article or section may not be appropriate for Wikipedia. ... The British Army is the land armed forces branch of the British Armed Forces. ... The Royal Anglian Regiment (R ANGLIAN) is an infantry regiment of the British Army, part of the Queens Division. ... Helmand (Pashto: هلمند) is one of the 34 provinces of Afghanistan. ... The SA80 (Small Arms for the 1980s) is a family of related arms that include the British Armed Forcess standard combat rifle. ... The Royal Norfolk Regiment, orignally formed as the Norfolk Regiment, was a regiment of the British Army. ...

Personal life and Glasgow University association

Kemp, who was born in Romford, Essex, is the son of a retired detective chief inspector. In 1999 he was elected as Rector of the University of Glasgow as the candidate of the Glasgow University Labour Club. However, he resigned in 2001 after the Glasgow University Students' Representative Council passed a motion requesting him to do so, as many students had become dissatisfied with his performance in the role. It was pointed out that, through pressure of work, he had failed for two successive years to deliver the Fresher's Address, perhaps the most important public duty in the rector's calendar. He apparently alleged a vendetta against him by the Glasgow University Scottish Nationalist Association, who he claimed were embittered by the fact that he had beaten their candidate, Ian Hamilton QC.^{[citation needed]} He was succeeded by another actor, Greg Hemphill. , Romford is a large suburban town in Greater London, England and the principal settlement of the London Borough of Havering. ... For other meanings of Essex, see Essex (disambiguation). ... The word rector (ruler, from the Latin regere) has a number of different meanings, but all of them indicate someone who is in charge of something. ... Master of Theology (MTh) Dentistry Nursing Affiliations Russell Group Universitas 21 Website http://www. ... The University of Glasgow is the largest of the three universities in Glasgow, Scotland. ... Year 2001 (MMI) was a common year starting on Monday (link displays the 2001 Gregorian calendar). ... Glasgow University Students Representative Council was founded on March 9, 1886 and recognised as the legal representative body for University of Glasgow students by the Universities (Scotland) Act 1889. ... The Glasgow University Scottish Nationalist Association (GUSNA) was formed in 1927 by students at the University of Glasgow who believed in Scottish independence. ... Ian Hamilton (born 1925) is a high profile Queens Counsel, as well as a prominent Scottish Nationalist. ... Gregory Greg Hemphill[1] (born 1969[2][3]) is a Scottish comedian. ...

On June 11, 2002, Kemp married Rebekah Wade, the editor of News of the World. is the 162nd day of the year (163rd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Also see: 2002 (number). ... Rebekah Wade (born May 27, 1968 in Cheshire, England) is a British journalist and newspaper editor. ... The News of the World is a British tabloid newspaper published every Sunday. ...

On November 3, 2005, it was reported that Wade had been arrested that morning following an alleged assault on her husband. Wade was later released without charge and no further action is to be taken. Kemp refused medical attention for a swollen lip.^[2] is the 307th day of the year (308th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ...

It was reported in Private Eye, Issue 1177, (February 2, 2007), that Kemp and Wade are now separated and living in different parts of London — he in the Battersea marital home, and she in Chelsea. Private eye may mean: Look up Private eye on Wiktionary, the free dictionary Private Eye a fortnightly British satirical magazine-newspaper, edited by Ian Hislop (as of 2005) A private investigator, a private detective for hire (see also crime fiction and detective fiction) Private Eye, a song by Alkaline Trio... is the 33rd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era in the 21st century. ... Battersea is a place in the London Borough of Wandsworth. ... Statue of Thomas More on Cheyne Walk. ...

References

1. ^ http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/a21365/ross-kemp-finally-lured-back-to-eastenders.html
2. ^ "Editor free after Kemp 'assault'", BBC News, 2005-11-03. Retrieved on 2007-05-02. 

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External links

• Ross Kemp at the Internet Movie Database
• The Unofficial Ross Kemp Fansite
• More On Ross Kemp's Sky One Shows
• Highly Amusing Tribute to Ross Kemp