Ross Kemp (now "Emmerdale") as Graham Lodsworth. Guest appearances in "London's Burning" and "Birds of a Feather" followed, before he had a minor role in the 1987 film "Playing Away" alongside Neil Morrissey. In 1990 Kemp appeared in an edition of the Anglia Television police drama "The Chief." The episode, entitled "Call Sign Bravo", saw Kemp play the role of Police Constable Dennis Scovell. Kemp's best-known role to date is that of hardman Grant Mitchell in the BBC soap opera "EastEnders". Making his debut in February 1990, his character was often at the centre of major storylines, including abusive marriages to Sharon
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