Russell Brand is an only child to his parents. While he shares a great bond with his mother, he has an estranged relationship with his father. Let’s meet his parents and explored whether he has any siblings.
Russell Brand is one of the most reputable American celebrities who has had a success career as a comedian and an actor.
Brand became a popular British television star by appearing on Big Brother and hosting his own talk show and numerous other series, and in 2008 shot to fame worldwide as the rocker Aldous Snow in the hit comedy Forgetting Sarah Marshall (2008).
He is the host of the Stay Free with Russell Brand podcast.
Known for his flamboyant, loquacious style and manner, Brand has received three British Comedy Awards: Best Newcomer, Best Live Stand-Up, and the award for Outstanding Contribution to Comedy.
On September 2023, he was been accused of rape, sexual assaults and emotional abuse during a seven-year period at the height of his fame. The allegations were made in a joint investigation by the Sunday Times, the Times and Channel 4’s Dispatches.
While Brand owes his sucess in his career to his parents, these allegations leveled against has got many vested into his personal and family life. Read on for more about his parents.
Who are Russell Brand’s parents?
English actor Russell Brand (real name: Russell Edward Brand) was born in Orsett Hospital in Grays, Essex, United Kingdom, on June 4, 1975.
His parents are Ronald Henry Brand (father) and Barbara Elizabeth Nichols (mother).
His mom and dad were married in 1969 and lived together as husband and wife for decades.
However, their marriage hit the rock as they later divorced, with Brand being raised by his mother.
At the time of his parents separation, he was just 6 years old.
Brand later lived with his relatives while his mom was battling with health issues.
When he was 14, he developed bulimia nervosa. When he was 16, he left home because of disagreements with his mother’s partner. Brand then started to use illegal drugs such as cannabis, amphetamines, LSD, and ecstasy. Brand was sexually abused by a tutor.
He made his theatrical debut at the age of 15 in a school production of Bugsy Malone, and then began work as a film extra.
Brand attended Grays School and in 1991, he was accepted to the Italia Conti Academy and had his first year of tuition funded by Essex County Council. After his first year at Italia Conti Academy, Brand was expelled for illegal drug use and poor attendance.
Who is Ronald Henry?
Ronald Henry is a celebrity dad and the father of actor-comedian, Russell Brand.
According to reports, Brand’s father worked as a photographer.
When his Ronald and Barbara split, Brand once said he had a “strange relationship” with his father, whom he saw sporadically and who took him to visit prostitutes during a trip to Thailand when Brand was a teenager.
Aside from this information, not much else is known about Russell Brand’s father.
Who is Barbara Elizabeth?
Barbara Elizabeth is a celebrity mom and the mother of famed actor and comedian, Russel Brand.
She is also a grandmother to his children, whom he shares with his wife, Laura Gallacher.
While Barbara’s ex-husband is a photographer, her occupation is unknown.
Comedian and actor Russell Brand has always shared a close bond with his mother Barbara.
The mother-and-son have made appearance at events together.
When was Barbara the victim of a hit-and-run accident?
On April 26, 2018, The Sun revealed that Barbara had been involved in a serious car accident while on her way to babysit at the star’s home.
The then 71-year-old was in the back of a chauffeur-driven Audi A8 when it crashed with a Vauxhall Astra.
Its driver fled after getting into another car.
A witness, who gave first aid, said: “The Astra came round the corner and lost control. It went straight into the Audi.
“The chauffeur got out and fell. Russell’s mum was trapped. She had a seatbelt across her chest. She was in pain and people got her out.
“She was in a bad way, lying on a stretcher. She had blood coming from her nose and on the back of her head. We were talking to her, trying to keep her with it.”
In April 2018, Brand released a video stating that he would be cancelling the remaining dates of his Rebirth tour following Barbara’s accident.
In a video posted to social media, Brand said: “My mum’s been in a really serious road accident and has sustained what are being called “polytraumatic injuries”, that means numerous, life-threatening injuries.
“I can’t imagine performing at the moment,” he continued.
“I feel too sad and too connected to this. I apologise but obviously, it’s circumstances beyond my control.”
Speaking on Loose Women in May of that year, the Get Him To The Greek star opened up about the extent of his mum’s injuries.
When asked about her recovery he said: “She’s done amazing. She had this terrible car crash.
“The geezer in the other motor legged it.
“She had a broken back, broken neck, eight ribs, she’s made an incredible recovery.”
What has Russell said about Barbara’s cancer battle?
In October 2017, Brand revealed that Barbara was battling cancer for the sixth time.
The comedian and actor shared the news about his mother’s diagnosis during an interview with US journalist Megyn Kelly.
At the time he didn’t share any details about the specific type of cancer.
Barbara has previously survived uterine cancer when Brand was just eight-years-old and has also had breast cancer.
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Does Russell Brand have any siblings?
The comedian and actor is the only child of Barbara and Ronald.
Although Brand doesn’t have any biological siblings – he does have a sister-in-law.
In August 2017, one year after proposing, Brand married author and illustrator, Laura Gallacher – whom he also shares children with.
She is the daughter of golf legend Bernard Gallacher and his wife Lesley, and the sister of TV presenter Kirsty Gallacher.