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EastEnders legend Ross Kemp reveals unlikely inspiration for his iconic character Grant Mitchell ahead of his return for soap's 40th anniversary
The actor, 60, who first appeared as the legendary Walford hard man in 1990, alongside brother Phil before being joined by their mother and future Queen Vic landlady Peggy.
The actor, 60, first appeared as the legendary Walford hard man in 1990, alongside brother Phil ( Steve McFadden) before being joined by their mother and future Queen Vic landlady Peggy ( Barbara Windsor). Speaking ahead of his return to Walford Ross accepted while some of the character's traits could be considered 'toxic' in 2025, he had always envisioned and played Grant as a victim of PTSD following the Falklands. The actor, 60, first appeared as the hard man in 1990, alongside brother Phil ( Steve McFadden) before being joined by their mother and future Queen Vic landlady Peggy (Barbara Windsor)
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