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Russell Grant (Russell John Dammerall Grant) was born on 5 February, 1951 in Hillingdon, Middlesex, England, is a British astrologer and media personality (born 1951). Discover Russell Grant's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 73 years old?

Popular As Russell John Dammerall Grant
Occupation Media personality, author, astrologer
Age 73 years old
Zodiac Sign Aquarius
Born 5 February, 1951
Birthday 5 February
Birthplace Hillingdon, Middlesex, England
Nationality United Kingdom

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Russell Grant Height, Weight & Measurements

At 73 years old, Russell Grant height is 1.66 m .

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He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.

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Russell Grant Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Russell Grant worth at the age of 73 years old? Russell Grant’s income source is mostly from being a successful author. He is from United Kingdom. We have estimated Russell Grant's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
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Timeline

1950

Grant was raised in a council house in the 1950s, his father working as a sales rep for a car accessory business.

Later, his parents worked at Pinewood Studios: his mother Jo dealt with contracts, and his father was a set designer.

Grant spent most of his childhood in the care of his grandparents.

After losing both his grandmothers, Lily Grant and Alice, to Alzheimer's disease, Grant suffered clinical depression, and once weighed 27 stone (172 kg).

Grant's original career was as an actor, and he performed in a variety of productions, including Tom Brown's Schooldays with Keith Chegwin, who shared a similar career path from acting to television.

Grant has also worked as a Redcoat at Butlin's Holiday Camps.

1951

Russell John Dammerall Grant (born 5 February 1951) is a British astrologer and media personality.

He has written several books on astrology, provides syndicated newspaper horoscopes and operates premium rate astrology phone lines.

1979

Grant first appeared on television talking about astrology in 1979, featuring in the Yorkshire Television programme Extraordinary, presented by Valerie Pitts and Melvin Harris.

1980

Grant was the regular astrologer on Granada Television's Live from Two which ran from 1980–81.

1983

He is best known for his appearances on breakfast television joining BBC's Breakfast Time to present the Your Stars section from 1983–86.

In 1983 Russell Grant and the Starlettes released cover versions of the songs "No Matter What Sign You Are" and "Where Is Love?".

Grant has also taken the role of presenter on several shows, including Star Choice, a celebrity quiz show based on the zodiac.

1986

In 1986 he joined TV-am as resident astrologer appearing on Good Morning Britain and After Nine until 1990.

1989

He is also the author of The Real Counties of Britain, and founded the Association of British Counties in 1989.

1991

In 1991 he co-hosted with Miriam Stoppard episodes of daily show People Today and in 1994 Grant had his own six episode series, Russell Grant's All Star Show.

Following the launch of Channel 5, Grant presented Wideworld, a series in which members of the public were encouraged to make historical records for future generations.

1992

Later from 1992–95 he was a regular expert on This Morning with Richard and Judy offering astrological advice.

1998

He also directed and starred in Russell Grant's Postcards from 1998–2002, which was a collection of over 100 five-minute travelogues produced by his own production company, Russell Grant's World Productions.

2003

In 2003 Grant presented a series of eight programmes called Russell Grant's Sporting Scandals for ITV and in 2004 presented The Russell Grant Show for Sky One.

2006

In January 2006, Grant took part in the fourth series of Celebrity Fit Club.

2008

On Bingo Night Live, in 2008, pre-recorded videos of Grant were shown, in which he gave opinion on the chances of winning based on his horoscope readings.

2010

In March 2010, he began offering a "Pet Psychic" service.

In May 2010, he appeared on Kitchen Burnout on ITV and in January 2011 he visited Turkey as part of Channel 4's Celebrity Five Go to....

2011

In recent years, Grant has participated in the ninth series of Strictly Come Dancing in 2011 and Celebrity MasterChef in 2014.

On 6 September 2011, it was announced that Grant would take part in the ninth series of Strictly Come Dancing.

In the launch show, on 10 September, he was partnered with professional dancer Flavia Cacace.

He was eliminated from the competition on 20 November 2011 at the show's Wembley Arena weekend.

The 2011 revival played at the London Palladium and featured new music by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice.

2012

Grant also appeared in the 2012 series of Strictly Come Dancing: It Takes Two as 'Stat Man', with a guide to the numbers of winners of Strictly Come Dancing.

It was revealed in October 2012, that the annual Children in Need Appeal Night would feature a Strictly Come Dancing special, it featured Grant alongside Ann Widdecombe.

Beginning performances on 14 February 2012, Grant took over from Michael Crawford in the titular role of The Wizard of Oz.

Grant played a limited 12-week engagement through 6 May 2012, starring alongside Sophie Evans as Dorothy.

2014

On 24 May 2014, it was announced that Grant would be taking part in the ninth series of Celebrity MasterChef.

The series began airing on 10 June 2014 with Grant taking part in the first two episodes of the series until he was eliminated on 12 June, one stage away from reaching the semi-finals.

The first challenge was the Mystery box task, where Grant made two types of Spring Rolls.

The outside challenge saw Grant, along with Jodie Kidd go to Babbo, a high-end Italian restaurant in Mayfair, London.

Grant had to make a dish in order to impress the head chef.

The third and final challenge of the episode saw Grant cook a two-course meal for the judges.

The meal had to be inspired by something or someone.