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 Afghanistan Kemp returns to Afghanistan to assess how the conflict has changed since his first visit in 2007. A special two-part third series, entitled "Middle East", follows Kemp as he visits soldiers working in Gaza and Israel. In the fourth series, "Back on the Frontline", Kemp returns to the frontline with the Royal Marines as he re-visits Afghanistan two years after he last departed, to see how the country has progressed since his last visit. A final special, broadcast in 2012, entitled "The Invisible Wounded", follows soldiers as they return home from Afghanistan, some of whom are forced to deal with