Russell Brand is the star of the upcoming Drop Dead Fred remake. Learn more about the movie, plus check out pictures, video, and a Russell Brand Biography here.
Russell Brand
Russell Brand is set to star in the upcoming remake of the 1991 dark comedy, “Drop Dead Fred.” Already attached to the remake of Dudley Moore’s Arthur, Brand is quickly becoming the king of comedy remakes.
The original “Drop Dead Fred” was a dark comedy that starred Phoebe Cates and Rik Maylall. It revolved around a woman with low self esteem named Lizzie, who allowed others to treat her poorly. One dreadful day she loses her job, husband, and has to move back in with her cruel mother. That’s when she reunites with her imaginary friend from childhood, Fred. He assures Lizzie he can bring the joy back to her life, but his behavior ends up being more destructive then helpful.
The film was a box office disaster, but gained a cult following over time.
Russell Edward Brand was born June 4, 1975. He is an English comedian, columnist, actor, and radio/television presenter. Brand is renowned for his flamboyant style, describing himself as an S&M Willy Wonka.
He was born in Grays, Essex, England to Ronald Henry Brand and Barbara Elizabeth. At the age of 15 he made his acting debut as “Fat Sam” in a high school version of Bugsy Malone.
Brand was accepted to the Drama Centre London in 1995. He was expelled in his final term for breaking a glass on his head, and then stabbing himself, because of a bad audience reaction.
Brand’s breakthrough in stand-up was in 2000 at the Hackney Empire New act of the Year Final. He did a one-man show titled “Better Now” in 2004, at the Edinburgh Festival. Then in 2006 he started a nationwide tour titled “Shame.”
Over the span of Brand’s career he has won many awards including: Time Out Best Stand-Up (2006), Loaded Laftas Best Stand-Up (2006), British Comedy Awards Best Newcomer (2006), 33rd Annual Television and Radio Awards Best Television Performer in a Non-Acting Role (2007), British Book Awards Biography of the Year (2008).
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