Actor, presenter,
author and investigative journalist, Ross Kemp is one of British TV’s
best-known faces. Kicking off his acting career in 1990 with a central role in
beloved BBC soap opera Eastenders, Kemp stunned viewers for almost a decade as Albert
Square’s most fearsome hard-man, Grant Mitchell.
Following his
departure from the soap world, Kemp reinvented himself as a presenter and
documentarian, fronting the hugely popular, BAFTA Award-winning documentary
series Ross Kemp on Gangs. Exploring the devastating impact of modern gang
culture in far-flung countries around the world, the series spawned several
spin-offs that saw Kemp venture into similarly dangerous locales to explore
equally controversial subjects. Ross Kemp in Afghanistan, Ross Kemp in Search
of Pirates and Ross Kemp: Extreme World all served to cement his unique
reputation as a noted tough guy with an investigative talent.
Aside from his
documentary work, Kemp has made numerous appearances in some of Britain’s most
popular television programmes: Ultimate Force, Extras, The Friday Night
Project, Top Gear and A Christmas Carol. He’s also authored several books, including
the thrilling novels Moving Target and Devil to Pay, and appeared live on stage
in Ross Kemp: Extreme Tales Live. His latest documentary series, ITV’s Ross
Kemp & The Armed Police, aired in 2018.