Here are some of the must know facts about Russell!

Name: Russell Edward Brand

Height: 6"2

Age: 32

Birthday: 4th June 1975

From: Grays, Essex

Siblings: None

Parents: Barbara and Ron

Pets: Black and white cat called Morrisey (name after Morrisey singer and frontman of The Smiths)

Food: Vegetarian

Favourite Bands: The Smiths, Morrisey, Dirty Pretty Things, The Libertines

Idol: Peter Cook

Favourite Team: West Ham Utd.

TV: Curb Your Enthusiasm

Biggest Misconception: That he's gay!

Most Embarrasing Moment: Falling off stage when presenting a music award and far too many else to mention!

Pet Hates: The marathon and being beckoned by the finger

Fears: Death and growing old

Favourite Colour: The colour of when you close your eyes

His Muse: Pain, Embarrasment and Sadness

Radio Shows:  XFM Russell Brand Sunday Afternoons
                        BBC 6 Music - 3 day show with Karl Pilkington  
                        BBC Radio 2 - Sunday Morning Show with Matt Morgan and Trevor Lock
                        BBC Radio 2 - The Russell Brand Show - Saturday Evenings 9 - 11pm
                                                feat. Matt Morgan and Mr. Gee (current show) 

Awards

Time Out
2006 Best Stand-up

GQ 
Most Stylish Man of the Year 2006

Loaded Lafta Awards
2006 Funniest Man

British Comedy Awards 
Best Newcomer 2006

PETA
Europe's Sexiest Vegetarian 2006
Europe's Sexiest Vegetarian 2007
World's Sexiest Vegetarian 2007

Channel 4's 100 Greatest Stand-Ups
Number 69 in the countdown

The Sun
Shagger of the Year 2006