Leon Russell
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- April 2, 1942 in Lawton, Oklahoma, USA
- Active Years
- 1964–2021 (58 Years)
- Total Credits
- 24 credits in database
Biography
Leon Russell works in acting. Born April 2, 1942 in Lawton, Oklahoma, USA. Archytele tracks 24 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
24 titles- Saturday Night Live (1975) as Self - Musical Guest
- The One Show (2006) as Self
- Late Night with David Letterman (1982) as Self - Musical Guest
- Austin City Limits (1975) as Self
- CMT Crossroads (2002) as Self
- Solid Gold (1980) as Self
- Shindig! (1964) as Self - Singer / Pianist
- Shindig! (1964) as Self - Singer
- Shindig! (1964) as Self
- Monochrome: Black, White & Blue (2017) as Self (archive footage)
- The T.A.M.I. Show (1964) as Self - Pianist in House Band (uncredited)
- The Union (2011) as Self
- The Concert for Bangladesh (1972) as Self
- Son of Dracula (1974) as The Count Downes
- Dolly Parton & Friends: Love Always Live (2009) as Self - Performer (archive footage)
- Learning to Live Together: The Return of Mad Dogs & Englishmen (2021) as Self
- Joe Cocker: Mad Dogs & Englishmen (1971) as Himself
- When You Comin' Back, Red Ryder? (1979) as Radio Preacher
- The Making of Elton John: Madman Across the Water (2010) as Self
- A Poem Is a Naked Person (1974) as Self
- George Harrison & Friends - The Concert for Bangladesh Revisited (2005) as Self
- J.J. Cale - In Session at the Paradise Studios 1979 (2002)
- Out in the Woods (2016) as Self
- Willie Nelson's 4th of July Celebration (1979)
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Leon Russell best known for?
Leon Russell is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including March of the Penguins (2005), The One Show (2006), Late Night with David Letterman (1982), Down to You (2000).
When and where was Leon Russell born?
Leon Russell was born on April 2, 1942 in Lawton, Oklahoma, USA.
How many credits does Leon Russell have?
Leon Russell has accumulated over 24 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1964 to 2021.
What is Leon Russell's background in cinema and television?
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.
Leon Russell by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- CMT Crossroads (2002) as Self — aged about 60
- Saturday Night Live (1975) as Self - Musical Guest — aged about 33
- Shindig! (1964) as Self - Singer / Pianist — aged about 22
- Shindig! (1964) as Self - Singer — aged about 22
- Shindig! (1964) as Self — aged about 22
- Solid Gold (1980) as Self — aged about 38
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