Ross Kemp — The Movie Database (TMDB)
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Ross Kemp was born on July 21, 1964 in Barking, Essex, England. His mother, Jean, was a hairdresser and his father, John, was a policeman with the Metropolitan Police force. He has a brother named Darren who is a documentary producer for the BBC. Ross attended Shenfield High School, where he is remembered as an excellent athlete. He wanted to be an actor from a young age and went on to study drama at the Webber Douglas Academy. He has rarely been out of work since leaving the academy in 1985, appearing on stage, in films, on television and in various adverts. His first credited television appearance was in 1986, playing Graham Lodsworth in "Emmerdale Farm" (now "Emmerdale"). His most famous role to date was his award-winning portrayal of hardman Grant Mitchell in the popular BBC series "EastEnders".
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Ross Kemp reveals behind the scenes stories from 'Deep Sea
Full List of Ross Kemp On Gangs Episodes
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Tamzin Outhwaite — The Movie Database (TMDB)
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Ross Kemp in Search of Pirates (TV Series 2009-2009) — The Movie
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Ross Kemp — The Movie Database (TMDB)
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Ross Kemp: Shipwreck Treasure Hunter: Season 2 (2023) — The Movie
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Ross Kemp — The Movie Database (TMDB)
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Ross Kimball — The Movie Database (TMDB)
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Ross Kemp Movies and Shows - Apple TV
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Ross Kemp: Deep Sea Treasure Hunter
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Ross Kemp in Afghanistan: Season 1 (2008) — The Movie Database (TMDB)
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Cult Hero (2022) - IMDb
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Ross Kemp — The Movie Database (TMDB)
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Ross Kemp: Back on the Frontline (TV Series 2011-2011) — The Movie