Comedian and actor Russell Brand Friday pleaded not guilty to rape and sexual assault charges. He faces five counts.

RECAP: Follow MailOnline's live coverage as Russell Brand appears at Southwark Crown Court charged with rape and sexual assault.

The US-based comedian has denied the allegations of rape, indecent assault and sexual assault at a hearing at Southwark Crown Court today.

Prosecutors said that the offenses took place between 1999 and 2005 — one in the English seaside town of Bournemouth and the other three in London.

Comedian and actor Russell Brand Friday pleaded not guilty to rape and sexual assault charges. He faces five counts.