Grant Mitchell (EastEnders) Grant Mitchell (EastEnders) Grant Mitchell is a fictional character from the British soap opera "EastEnders", played by Ross Kemp. Grant first appeared in 1990, introduced by producer Michael Ferguson to revamp the show. Kemp opted to leave the show in 1999 and remained on screen until 25 October 1999. He returned to the show on 24 October 2005 for a few weeks and returned again between March and June 2006. Kemp was persuaded to return to the role for brief stints during a period of heavy media criticism aimed at "EastEnders". The return proved to be a ratings success. Kemp
Martin Kemp Martin Kemp Martin John Kemp (born 10 October 1961) is an English actor, director, musician, occasional television presenter, best known as the bassist in the new wave band Spandau Ballet and for his role as Steve Owen in "EastEnders". He is the younger brother of Gary Kemp, who is also a member of Spandau Ballet and an actor. Martin Kemp finished third in the summer series of "Celebrity Big Brother" 2012. In 2017, Kemp appeared as a judge on the BBC show, "Let It Shine". Kemp was born to parents Frank and Eileen Kemp at their house in Islington, north