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Leon Russell

Acting1942–2016Lawton, Oklahoma, USA

Biography

Leon Russell, born Claude Russell Bridges, was an American musician and songwriter who was involved with numerous bestselling pop music records during his 60-year career. His genres included pop, country, rock, folk, gospel, bluegrass, rhythm and blues, folk rock, blues rock, surf, standards, and Tulsa Sound.

Known ForActing
GenderMale
Birthday1942-04-02
Age74 years old at death
Date of Death† 2016-11-13
Place of BirthLawton, Oklahoma, USA
Known AsHank Wilson, Russell Bridges

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Filmography

Dolly Parton & Friends: Love Always Live

Dolly Parton & Friends: Love Always Live

2009 · Music

The T.A.M.I. Show
7.9

The T.A.M.I. Show

1964 · Documentary

J.J. Cale - In Session at the Paradise Studios 1979
8.0

J.J. Cale - In Session at the Paradise Studios 1979

2002 · Music

When You Comin' Back, Red Ryder?
5.8

When You Comin' Back, Red Ryder?

1979 · Drama

Joe Cocker: Mad Dogs & Englishmen
8.3

Joe Cocker: Mad Dogs & Englishmen

1971 · Music

The Concert for Bangladesh
7.9

The Concert for Bangladesh

1972 · Music

The Union
10.0

The Union

2011 · Music

A Poem Is a Naked Person
7.8

A Poem Is a Naked Person

1974 · Documentary

Son of Dracula
5.4

Son of Dracula

1974 · Comedy

7.0

Willie Nelson's 4th of July Celebration

1979 · Documentary

Learning to Live Together: The Return of Mad Dogs & Englishmen

Learning to Live Together: The Return of Mad Dogs & Englishmen

2021 · Documentary

George Harrison & Friends - The Concert for Bangladesh Revisited
8.0

George Harrison & Friends - The Concert for Bangladesh Revisited

2005 · Music

The Making of Elton John: Madman Across the Water
8.0

The Making of Elton John: Madman Across the Water

2010 · Music

Willie Nelson & Leon Russel - Partners In Music

Willie Nelson & Leon Russel - Partners In Music

2005 · Music

Elton John & Leon Russell: BBC Electric Proms 2010
5.0

Elton John & Leon Russell: BBC Electric Proms 2010

2010 · Music

Out in the Woods

2016

Leon Russell: A Song For You

Leon Russell: A Song For You

2002 · Music

Leon Russell: The Homewood Session

Leon Russell: The Homewood Session

1970 · Music