Derren Brown British Actor Known for The Empty Hearse
Derren Brown · writer and television presenter · British
Biography
Derren Brown is a British actor born on 27 February 1971 in London. On screen, he has worked on The Empty Hearse (2014).
Early life
His education includes University of Bristol, Wills Hall and Whitgift School.
Recognition
Derren Brown’s wins include the Laurence Olivier Award for Best Entertainment, awarded in 2012. The list of wins also includes an award at the Laurence Olivier Awards. In total, he has won 2 awards and earned one nomination.
Filmography
1 credit| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | The Empty Hearse | Film |
Awards and nominations
2 won, 1 nominated| Year | Award | For | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Laurence Olivier Award for Best Entertainment | Won | |
| Laurence Olivier Awards | Won | ||
| 2012 | Laurence Olivier Award for Best Entertainment | Nominated |
Personal life
He studied at University of Bristol, Wills Hall and Whitgift School.
Derren Brown on Social Media
Counts with the date they were readInstagram stats
- Followers
- 170K @derrenbrown
- Engagement rate
- 0.46% well below average for accounts this size
- Average likes
- 752
- Average comments
- 21 Based on the last 11 posts
Figures from public Instagram data via the official Meta API; refreshed about every 30 days.
Frequently asked questions
How old is Derren Brown?
Derren Brown is 55 years old, born on 27 February 1971 in London.
What is Derren Brown’s nationality?
Derren Brown is British, born in London.
Has Derren Brown won any awards?
Yes. 2 awards are on record, including Laurence Olivier Award for Best Entertainment (2012).
Sources
- Wikidata (Q449048), accessed October 2026
- Follower counts: dated individually above
- Photo: Garry Knight · CC BY 2.0
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