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"
Nick Jordan (character) his portrayal of the character. Both "The Guardian" and the "Sunday Mirror" have likened Nick to George Clooney's ER character Doug Ross - "the one everyone fancies" - with the "Sunday Mirror" deeming him "Handsome, talented, hot-headed and passionate. [...] Dark, brooding, sexy. If your heart needs attention Nick Jordan's the man. 8/10." Andrew Billen for the "New Statesman" agrees that Nick is "good-looking", but suggests French's playing another "love rat" character after his "EastEnders" role to be type casting. Nick Jordan (character) Nick Jordan is a fictional character from the BBC medical dramas "Casualty" and "Holby City", portrayed by