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"
Louise Raymond Louise Raymond Louise Raymond is a fictional character from the BBC soap opera "EastEnders", played by Carol Harrison from May 1998 to April 1999. Louise is the estranged mother of the characters Tiffany and Simon Raymond (Martine McCutcheon and Andrew Lynford). She is featured most prominently in a high-profile storyline about adultery, when she has sex with her daughter's husband Grant (Ross Kemp). The plot is the catalyst for the eventual death of Tiffany, who dies in the aftermath upon discovering the affair. Harison left the role in 1999; scriptwriters allegedly felt that the character had nowhere left to go