OHMYGOSSIP — Ross Kemp has joked that he’s struggled to “hold a job down”.
The 59-year-old star has enjoyed an unusually varied life in the TV business, which has included working for every major UK broadcaster.
Ross – who is perhaps best known for playing Grant Mitchell on ‘EastEnders’ – told ITV News: “I don’t think anyone really plans their life – I’ve had a number of jobs over the years and could not hold a job down!
“I started off as an actor and went to drama school then ended up in ‘EastEnders’ for ten years and then I went in to work for ITV for four years and Sky for 15 years.
“Now I’m back at the BBC sometimes, sometimes ITV, sometimes Channel 5.”
The actor has written a new book called ‘Ross Kemp – Take Nothing For Granted’, and he enjoyed taking a trip down memory lane for the project.
Ross shared: “There are some funny moments of me ramming my father’s car into my girlfriend’s father’s front porch. That relationship ended there and then!
“But from growing up in Essex and living in Rainham to getting my first Equity (actors union) card in Southend, Essex has played a big part in my life.
“I played rugby for the county and I boxed for the county.”
Despite his fame and success, Ross has always remained in touch with his roots.
The actor – who has also enjoyed significant success as a documentary-maker – said: “I’m still very much in touch with my mates that I had fun with.
“I’m still friends with those guys and we’ve all gone on to have different careers. That Essex bond is very strong.”
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