Russell Kane

Birth Name: Russell David Anthony Grineau
Date of birth: 19 August 1975
Gender: Male
Nationality: British
Occupation: Writer, comedian, actor
Genres: Comedy
Wife: Lindsay Cole

Biography & Career  
Russell Kane, a talented comedian, writer, and actor hailing from Essex, has had a remarkable career in the world of comedy. His rise to fame began in 2004 when he claimed victory in the Laughing Horse New Act of the Year competition and secured second place in the renowned competition, So You Think You're Funny.  
In 2008, Kane made a memorable appearance on the popular BBC One program, Live at the Apollo. The following year, he achieved great success with his play, Fakespeare, which debuted at the Edinburgh Festival and later embarked on a successful tour in 2010.  

In 2012, Kane showcased his versatility by publishing his debut novel and bibliography, titled The Humorist. He has also filmed several stand-up shows and made frequent appearances on various comedy panel shows. In 2013, he joined forces with Greg James to host the entertaining chat show, Staying In, and he has further showcased his hosting skills as the presenter of Live at the Electric on BBC Three.

Russell Kane's shows: 

• Big Brother's Big Mouth (2007)
• I'm a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here - Now (2009-2011)
• Freak Like Me (2010)
• Geordie Shore: The Reunion
• Britain Unzipped (2012)
• Live at the Electric (2013)
• Stupid Man, Smart Phone (2016)
• Evil Genius (2018) - Hosted the BBC Radio 4 series