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"
Martha Ross Martha Ross Martha Ross (born 1939) is a British actress and radio presenter, and mother of television presenters Jonathan and Paul Ross. She also has three other sons named Simon Ross, Miles and Adam, and a daughter named Liza, who works in the media. Ross worked as an extra in "EastEnders" from its inception until November 2006, when her contract was terminated because she told her son Paul an "EastEnders" Christmas storyline, which he leaked on his LBC radio show. She has also appeared in "Grange Hill", "The Sean Hughes Show", "Space Virgins" and "Barrymore", and hosts a current affairs