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Ross Kemp

Ross Kemp

Actor · Born July 21, 1964 (62) · Barking, London, England, UK

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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Born
July 21, 1964 (62)
From
Barking, London, England, UK
Works as
Actor
Titles
10 on MovieCove · 46 credits in all
Links
IMDb (opens in a new tab)TMDB (opens in a new tab)Wikidata (opens in a new tab)

Known for

TMDB popularity, last 64 days to Oct 27Down 11% in 30 days

What are Ross Kemp's films like?

Across their 5 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Morality and Survival.

Themes

share of theme weight
Morality
51%
Survival
30%
Bonds
11%
Power
9%
Justice3 titles, browse their movies with this themeSurvival3 titles, browse their movies with this theme

Roles they play

6 analyzed roles

Usually the Hero: 4 of 6 analyzed roles.

Hero
4 of 6
Shadow
1 of 6
Shapeshifter
1 of 6

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Tense
5
Thrilling
2
Dread
1
Contemplative
1
Hopeful
1
Other
1

How their films linger

Bittersweet3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteThought-provoking2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end · 1 with a twist

  • Bittersweet3
  • Ambiguous2

AI-generated from each title's plot synopsis and cast list, with extra plot summaries, reviews and Parents Guide notes for titles the model may not know, and the model's own knowledge of the ones it recognizes. Only analyzed titles count, so this covers part of the filmography; the feel axes count films only for now.

Where can I watch Ross Kemp's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 7 of their 10 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service.

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for Ross Kemp's titles on MovieCove; rent and buy are not counted. Titles are listed by Midcredits score, highest first, at most 12 per service; a dashed chip is a producer credit or a minor one, such as a thanks. A service opens the browse page, which counts movies only, so its number can differ.

Filmography

46 credits, 10 with a MovieCove page; 25 appearances as themselves are hidden until asked for.

  • Ross Kemp: Lost Boys, Deadly Men (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2026)

    Show 5 episodes · as Presenter

  • Ross Kemp: Mafia and Britain (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2025)

    Show 1 episode · Creator · as Presenter

  • Ross Kemp Remembers... EastEnders: Sharongate (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2025)

    Actor

  • Ross Kemp: Mafia & Britain (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2024)

    Show 5 episodes · as Presenter

  • Blindspot(2023)

    Show 4 episodes · as Tony Warden

    Midcredits score: 1st percentile of all shows

  • The Big Breakfast (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2022)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • The Lock-In (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2022)

    as Grant Mitchell

  • Britain's Tiger Kings - On the Trail with Ross Kemp (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2021)

    Show 2 episodes · as executive producer

  • Ross Kemp: On the NHS Frontline (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2020)

    Show 2 episodes · Actor

  • Hatton Garden: The Inside Story (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2019)

    Actor

  • Snapshot Wedding (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2017)

    as Trevor

  • Ross Kemp's Britain (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2016)

    Show 3 episodes · as Documenter

  • Duck Quacks Don't Echo (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2014)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Ross Kemp: Extreme World (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)

    Show 35 episodes · Producer · as Himself

  • Ross Kemp: Middle East (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)

    Show 2 episodes · Executive Producer · as Himself

  • 10 Minute Tales (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

    Show 1 episode · as Liam

  • Ross Kemp - Behind The Story (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

    Show 3 episodes · Actor

  • Gang Nation (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

    Show 6 episodes · Producer · Actor

  • Ross Kemp Return to Afghanistan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

    Show 5 episodes · Actor

  • Ross Kemp in Afghanistan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)

    Show 10 episodes · Actor

  • Robbie the Reindeer in Close Encounters of the Herd Kind(2007)

    as Trooper #2 (voice)

    Midcredits score: 38th percentile of all films

  • Comic Relief Does The Apprentice (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Extras(2005)

    Show 1 episode · as Ross Kemp

    Midcredits score: 94th percentile of all shows

  • A Line in the Sand(2004)

    as Frank Perry

    Midcredits score: 25th percentile of all films

  • Spartacus (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    Show 2 episodes · as Cinna

  • Spartacus (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    as Cinna

  • The Crooked Man (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    as Harry Fielding

  • Colosseum - Rome's Arena of Death (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    as Verus (UK version) (voice)

  • Ultimate Force(2002)

    Show 17 episodes · as Henry Garvie

    Midcredits score: 71st percentile of all shows

  • The Paper Round (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    as Accused Man

  • A Christmas Carol(2000)

    as Eddie Scrooge

    Midcredits score: 68th percentile of all films

  • Without Motive(2000)

    Show 12 episodes · as DC Jack Mowbray

    Midcredits score: 49th percentile of all shows

  • In Defence (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    Show 4 episodes · as Sam Lucas

  • Hero of the Hour (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    as Richie Liddle

  • Skinhead Farewell (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    as Narrator of excerpts from the novels (voice)

  • TFI Friday (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Doctor Who: Dimensions in Time (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    as Grant Mitchell

  • The Chief (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    Show 1 episode · as PC Dennis Scovell

  • Birds of a Feather(1989)

    Show 1 episode · as Detective Inspector Monk

    Midcredits score: 18th percentile of all shows

  • The Manageress (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • The Picnic (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    as Police Officer

  • The Moneymen (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    as Third Dealer

  • Playing Away (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    as Sonny

  • London's Burning(1988)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

    Midcredits score: 59th percentile of all shows

  • EastEnders(1985)

    Show 1,624 episodes · as Grant Mitchell

    Midcredits score: 6th percentile of all shows

  • Screen Two (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    Show 1 episode · as Police Officer

Career shape

Star power in the 39th percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 46 titles from 1985 to 2026.

Highest rated

Ultimate Force (2002)

Midcredits 71st

Film career

  • 1985Screen debut· EastEnders
  • 2004First film· Spartacus

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting44 of 46: 42 only acting, 2 with another role · typical Midcredits score44thProducing3 of 46: 2 only producing, 1 with another roleOther crew1 of 46: 0 only other crew, 1 with another role

By decade

1980s8 · acting1990s4 · acting2000s19 · 19 acting · 1 crew2010s6 · 4 acting · 2 crew2020s9 · 9 acting · 1 crew

Counts from TMDB across their full career, self appearances out; a title counts in every role they held on it. The ring is the typical Midcredits score (the median percentile) of the role's titles that are on MovieCove, shown from 5 scored.

Who does Ross Kemp work with?

People who share at least 2 of Ross Kemp's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; James Hawes shares the most, 2.

Directors

Producers