Craig Fairbrass has built a career out of playing the kind of men you do not want to meet in a dark alley. From the gritty streets of London to the battlefields of Call of Duty, his voice and presence have become familiar to millions. Yet for all his visibility, the man behind the hard-man roles remains surprisingly private.
Born in East London in 1964, Fairbrass started his career in the early 1980s and has since become a staple of British crime cinema. His portrayal of real-life gangster Pat Tate in the Rise of the Footsoldier franchise turned him into a cult figure, while his voice work in blockbuster video games brought him a younger, global audience.
This article examines the verifiable facts of his life and career, from his filmography and family to the figures often speculated about online — his net worth, his height, and his current projects in 2025.
What movies and voice roles has Craig Fairbrass performed?
15 January 1964 (age 61 in 2025)
Actor, producer, screenwriter
6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) – per verified sources
Key insights about his career
- Fairbrass is best known for his lead role as Pat Tate in the Rise of the Footsoldier franchise, a series that began in 2007 and continues into 2025.
- He voiced operatives including Ruin in the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare reboot series. There is no evidence he voiced the character Ghost in any Call of Duty title.
- He played Red Leg Zeff in the 2023 Netflix live-action adaptation of One Piece, a globally successful series.
- His early film debut was alongside Denzel Washington in For Queen & Country (1988).
- He won Best Actor at the National Film Awards in 2018 for Rise of the Footsoldier 3.
Key movies and roles
| Title | Role | Year | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rise of the Footsoldier (series) | Pat Tate | 2007–present | Won Best Actor at National Film Awards (2018) for Rise 3; leads the franchise |
| The Bank Job | Supporting role | 2008 | Opposite Jason Statham |
| Cliffhanger | Supporting role | 1993 | With Sylvester Stallone |
| For Queen & Country | D.C. | 1988 | Feature film debut with Denzel Washington |
| One Piece (live-action) | Red Leg Zeff | 2023 | Netflix global hit; reprised role in upcoming seasons |
| Villain | Eddie | 2020 | Netflix No. 1 film |
| Muscle | Lead | 2019 | BIFA-nominated |
| EastEnders | Dan Sullivan | 1999–2001 | Record viewing figures on the BBC soap |
| Big Deal (TV series) | First TV appearance | 1984 | BBC series debut |
| Real Life | Feature film debut | 1984 | First film role |
What is Craig Fairbrass’s net worth and height?
According to Celebrity Net Worth, Fairbrass has an estimated net worth of $8 million. This figure, however, has not been independently verified or confirmed by the actor or his representatives. No official public disclosure of his income or assets exists.
His height is frequently a topic of curiosity among fans. Multiple biographical sources, including Wikipedia and IMDb, list him as 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m). This measurement is consistent across the most authoritative resources available.
The $8 million net worth figure is an estimate from an aggregation site. Like most celebrity net worth figures, it should be treated as unverified third-party calculation rather than a confirmed asset total.
Who is Craig Fairbrass’s wife and what is he doing now?
Craig Fairbrass married Elke Kellick in 1987. Kellick is a former Page Three glamour model. The couple have two sons together, Jack and Luke Fairbrass. This information is a matter of public record, cited across Wikipedia, IMDb, and other biographical sources.
As of 2025, Fairbrass remains active in his two most prominent roles. He continues to lead the Rise of the Footsoldier franchise, with Rise of the Footsoldier: Ibiza described as the franchise’s most ambitious installment yet. He is also set to reprise his role as Red Leg Zeff in upcoming seasons of Netflix’s One Piece.
He maintains an official social media presence on Instagram and Facebook, where he engages with fans but shares few personal details, maintaining the privacy that has long characterized his public persona.
A common misconception is that Fairbrass voiced the character Ghost in Call of Duty: Ghosts. There is no evidence for this. His credited Call of Duty voice work is in the Modern Warfare reboot series, where he voiced Ruin and other operatives. The confusion likely stems from conflating the two franchise branches.
Career timeline of Craig Fairbrass
- 1964 – Born in Mile End, East London, England.
- 1984 – First TV appearance in BBC series Big Deal; feature film debut in Real Life.
- 1988 – Appears in For Queen & Country opposite Denzel Washington.
- 1993 – Plays a supporting role in Cliffhanger alongside Sylvester Stallone.
- 1999–2001 – Plays Dan Sullivan on the BBC soap EastEnders to record viewing figures.
- 2007 – First Rise of the Footsoldier film released, establishing his signature role as Pat Tate.
- 2008 – Supporting role in The Bank Job opposite Jason Statham.
- 2018 – Wins Best Actor at the National Film Awards for Rise of the Footsoldier 3.
- 2019 – Leads the BIFA-nominated film Muscle.
- 2020 – Stars in Villain, which becomes Netflix’s No. 1 film.
- 2023 – Plays Red Leg Zeff in Netflix’s One Piece live-action series.
- 2025 – Set to appear in Rise of the Footsoldier: Ibiza; continues roles in One Piece.
Fact check: What we know vs. what’s unclear
| Claim | Status |
|---|---|
| Craig Fairbrass voiced Ghost in Call of Duty. | Unconfirmed – He voiced characters in the Modern Warfare reboot, not Ghost in Ghosts. |
| Craig Fairbrass is in One Piece. | Confirmed – He plays Red Leg Zeff in the 2023 Netflix series. |
| His net worth is $8 million. | Uncertain – This is an unconfirmed third-party estimate. |
| His height is 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m). | Confirmed – Consistent across Wikipedia, IMDb, and other sources. |
| He is married to Elke Kellick. | Confirmed – Marriage in 1987, per multiple reputable sources. |
| He won a BIFA for Best Actor. | Uncertain – He was nominated for a BIFA for Muscle (2019), but did not win. |
Why Craig Fairbrass remains a cult figure in British cinema
Fairbrass has carved out a distinct niche in British film that rarely crosses into mainstream Hollywood. His hard-man image, perfected in the Rise of the Footsoldier series, has made him a durable icon in British crime cinema. These films, while not always critically acclaimed, have a devoted fan base that keeps them commercially viable.
His voice work in Call of Duty has extended his recognition to a global gaming audience. Yet the very characteristics that define his screen persona — toughness, menace, inscrutability — may also explain why so few personal details about him are widely known. His calculated privacy on social media only deepens the curiosity.
The actor’s career illustrates a successful balance between niche genre work and mass-market video game roles, with the One Piece live-action series representing a rare crossover into mainstream family entertainment.
Notable quotes and sources
Craig Fairbrass is an established British actor known for his performances in the British cult film franchise Rise Of The Footsoldier.
— United Agents (official agency profile)
Craig Fairbrass is a leading British actor, born in London, who made his feature film debut opposite Denzel Washington.
— IMDb biography
Fairbrass describes himself on his official Instagram bio as a “British Actor @unitedagents No1 Netflix Film Villain.BIFA Muscle-Footsoldier 1-3-4-5-6-7- One…” confirming his pride in the breadth of his career.
Summary
Craig Fairbrass is an English actor and voice actor whose career spans four decades. He is best known for leading the Rise of the Footsoldier franchise, voicing characters in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare, and playing Red Leg Zeff in Netflix’s One Piece. He stands 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) tall, has an unverified estimated net worth of $8 million, and has been married to Elke Kellick since 1987. In 2025, he continues to work on both the Rise of the Footsoldier series and the One Piece live-action show.
Frequently asked questions about Craig Fairbrass
Is Craig Fairbrass really in One Piece?
Yes — he plays Red Leg Zeff in the 2023 Netflix live-action adaptation, a role he is set to reprise in upcoming seasons.
How old is Craig Fairbrass?
Born 15 January 1964, he is 61 years old as of 2025.
What is Craig Fairbrass’s biggest movie?
The Rise of the Footsoldier series is his most iconic work, along with his voice roles in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare.
Did Craig Fairbrass win any awards?
He won Best Actor at the National Film Awards in 2018 for Rise of the Footsoldier 3 and was nominated for a BIFA for Muscle (2019).
Does Craig Fairbrass voice Ghost in Call of Duty?
No. He voiced Ruin and other operatives in the Modern Warfare reboot series, not the character Ghost.
How tall is Craig Fairbrass?
Multiple sources list him at 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m).
Who is Craig Fairbrass married to?
He has been married to Elke Kellick, a former Page Three model, since 1987. They have two sons.
What is Craig Fairbrass doing now?
He is filming Rise of the Footsoldier: Ibiza and continuing his role as Zeff in One Piece.
What was Craig Fairbrass’s first film?
His feature film debut was Real Life (1984), followed by For Queen & Country (1988) opposite Denzel Washington.
Where was Craig Fairbrass born?
He was born in Mile End, East London, England.
Freddie Harrison is Senior Reporter at TradeWireUK.uk, covering breaking business, money and general news stories across the UK.