Ross Kemp Ross Kemp Ross James Kemp (born 21 July 1964) is an English actor, author and investigative journalist. He rose to prominence in the role of Grant Mitchell in the BBC soap opera "EastEnders". Since 2004, Kemp has received international recognition as a journalist for the BAFTA Award-winning documentary series "Ross Kemp on Gangs". After training at Webber Douglas Academy of Dramatic Art, Kemp received his Equity card when appearing alongside John Thaw and Richard Wilson at the Palace Theatre, Westcliff-on-Sea. He went on to feature in training films for the Ministry of Defence and the ITV soap opera "Emmerdale Farm"
Ross Kemp in three episodes from 13 to 17 May. He later filmed a further three weeks and returned again for brief stints from 4 July to 9 September 2016. Following his initial departure from "EastEnders", Kemp moved from the BBC to ITV for a reported £1.2 million two-year deal. Kemp's first role for ITV was in "Hero of the Hour". During its filming, on 27 October 1999, Kemp required hospital treatment after being shot in the face when a stunt went wrong. He suffered cuts to his chest and face after safety glass shattered, and was also hit in the face