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Leon Russell

Known For

Acting

Gender

Male

Birthday

Apr 2, 1942 (84 years old)

Place of Birth

Lawton, 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 For

Acting
2021Learning to Live Together: The Return of Mad Dogs & EnglishmenSelf
2017Monochrome: Black, White & BlueSelf
2016Out in the WoodsSelf
2011The UnionSelf
2010The Making of Elton John: Madman Across the WaterSelf
2010Elton John & Leon Russell: BBC Electric Proms 2010Self
2009Dolly Parton & Friends: Love Always LiveSelf - Performer (archive footage)
2006The One ShowSelf
2005George Harrison & Friends - The Concert for Bangladesh RevisitedSelf
2005Willie Nelson & Leon Russel - Partners In Music
2002J.J. Cale - In Session at the Paradise Studios 1979
2002Leon Russell: A Song For YouSelf
2002CMT CrossroadsSelf
1980Solid GoldSelf
1979When You Comin' Back, Red Ryder?Radio Preacher
1979Willie Nelson's 4th of July Celebration
1975Austin City LimitsSelf
1975Saturday Night LiveSelf - Musical Guest
1974A Poem Is a Naked PersonSelf
1974Son of DraculaThe Count Downes
1972The Concert for BangladeshSelf
1971Joe Cocker: Mad Dogs & EnglishmenHimself
1970Leon Russell: The Homewood Session
1964The T.A.M.I. ShowSelf - Pianist in House Band (uncredited)
1964Shindig!Self - Singer / Pianist
1964Shindig!Self
1964Shindig!Self - Singer
Production
2002Leon Russell: A Song For YouExecutive Producer
1974A Poem Is a Naked PersonProducer