The British comedian and actor Russell Brand was stopped from entering the Canada ahead of a show in Orilla, Ontario, on Saturday (02.10.11). He was deported from Japan earlier this year because of his criminal record. The reasons for his exclusion from the North American country are not known, although this isn't the first time. He has past record of being barred from several countries because of his criminal record. He was held up at immigration control and subsequently stopped from entering the country ahead of a show in Orilla, Ontario.