Portrait of Ken Russell

Ken Russell

Bio: Henry Kenneth Alfred "Ken" Russell (3 July 1927 – 27 November 2011) was an English film director. He is known for his pioneering work in television and film, and for his controversial style
Born: Sun, Jul 03 1927
Birthplace: Southampton, Hampshire, England, UK

Death: Sun, Nov 27 2011
Ken Russell is 84 years old
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Poster of Twiggy
Twiggy
Ken Russell will be
84 in Twiggy
as '(archival footage)'.
Fri, Mar 07 2025
Poster of The Who: One Band's Explosive Story
The Who: One Band's Explosive Story
Ken Russell would have been no older than
84 in The Who: One Band's Explosive Story
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Fri, Aug 26 2022
Poster of Director of Devils
Director of Devils
Ken Russell would have been no older than
84 in Director of Devils
as 'Self'.
Mon, Mar 19 2012
Poster of Ken Russell: A Bit of a Devil
Ken Russell: A Bit of a Devil
Ken Russell would have been no older than
84 in Ken Russell: A Bit of a Devil
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Sat, Jan 14 2012
Poster of The Devils Original on-set footage
The Devils Original on-set footage
Ken Russell would have been no older than
84 in The Devils Original on-set footage
Sun, Jan 01 2012
Poster of Mr. Nice
Mr. Nice
Ken Russell was
83 in Mr. Nice
as 'Russell Miegs'.
Thu, Oct 07 2010
Poster of The Aristofrogs
The Aristofrogs
Ken Russell was
83 in The Aristofrogs
Thu, Aug 19 2010
Poster of Boudica Bites Back
Boudica Bites Back
Ken Russell was
82 in Boudica Bites Back
as 'Roman Senator'.
Thu, Aug 06 2009
Poster of A Kitten for Hitler
A Kitten for Hitler
Ken Russell was
79 in A Kitten for Hitler
as 'Santa'.
Fri, Jun 01 2007
Poster of 10 Best Elgar
10 Best Elgar
Ken Russell was
79 in 10 Best Elgar
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Fri, Apr 27 2007
Poster of The Real Blue Nuns
The Real Blue Nuns
Ken Russell was
79 in The Real Blue Nuns
as 'Self'.
Mon, Oct 16 2006
Poster of Trapped Ashes
Trapped Ashes
Ken Russell was
79 in Trapped Ashes
as 'Dr. Lucy'.
Tue, Sep 12 2006
Poster of Brothers of the Head
Brothers of the Head
Ken Russell was
79 in Brothers of the Head
as 'Himself'.
Fri, Jul 28 2006
Poster of Colour Me Kubrick
Colour Me Kubrick
Ken Russell was
78 in Colour Me Kubrick
as 'The Man In Nightgown'.
Thu, Oct 06 2005
Poster of Revenge of the Elephant Man
Revenge of the Elephant Man
Ken Russell was
77 in Revenge of the Elephant Man
Wed, Jul 14 2004
Poster of Hell on Earth: The Desecration & Resurrection of The Devils
Hell on Earth: The Desecration & Resurrection of The Devils
Ken Russell was
75 in Hell on Earth: The Desecration & Resurrection of The Devils
as 'Self'.
Sun, Nov 24 2002
Poster of Elgar: Fantasy of a Composer on a Bicycle
Elgar: Fantasy of a Composer on a Bicycle
Ken Russell was
75 in Elgar: Fantasy of a Composer on a Bicycle
as 'Narrator (voice)'.
Sun, Sep 22 2002
Poster of The Fall of the Louse of Usher
The Fall of the Louse of Usher
Ken Russell was
74 in The Fall of the Louse of Usher
as 'Dr. Calahari'.
Sat, Feb 02 2002
Poster of The Real Oliver Reed
The Real Oliver Reed
Ken Russell was
72 in The Real Oliver Reed
as 'Self'.
Thu, Jan 13 2000
Poster of Lion's Mouth
Lion's Mouth
Ken Russell was
72 in Lion's Mouth
as 'Ken'.
Sat, Jan 01 2000
Poster of Ken Russell: In Search of the English Folk Song
Ken Russell: In Search of the English Folk Song
Ken Russell was
70 in Ken Russell: In Search of the English Folk Song
as 'Himself'.
Fri, Nov 14 1997
Poster of In Search of Dracula
In Search of Dracula
Ken Russell was
69 in In Search of Dracula
as 'Self'.
Wed, Oct 02 1996
Poster of Tales of Erotica
Tales of Erotica
Ken Russell was
68 in Tales of Erotica
Mon, Jan 01 1996
Poster of Empire of the Censors
Empire of the Censors
Ken Russell was
67 in Empire of the Censors
as 'Self'.
Sun, May 28 1995
Poster of Music for the Movies: Georges Delerue
Music for the Movies: Georges Delerue
Ken Russell was
67 in Music for the Movies: Georges Delerue
as 'Self'.
Tue, Apr 04 1995
Poster of The Insatiable Mrs. Kirsch
The Insatiable Mrs. Kirsch
Ken Russell was
67 in The Insatiable Mrs. Kirsch
as 'Mr. Kirsch'.
Sun, Jan 01 1995
Poster of The Secret Life of Arnold Bax
The Secret Life of Arnold Bax
Ken Russell was
65 in The Secret Life of Arnold Bax
as 'Sir Arnold Bax'.
Sun, Nov 22 1992
Poster of Whore
Whore
Ken Russell was
63 in Whore
as 'Waiter (uncredited)'.
Fri, Jun 21 1991
Poster of The Russia House
The Russia House
Ken Russell was
63 in The Russia House
as 'Walter'.
Fri, Dec 21 1990
Poster of A British Picture
A British Picture
Ken Russell was
61 in A British Picture
Mon, Mar 20 1989
Poster of The Lair of the White Worm
The Lair of the White Worm
Ken Russell was
61 in The Lair of the White Worm
as 'Police Radio (voice) (uncredited)'.
Wed, Sep 21 1988
Poster of Salome's Last Dance
Salome's Last Dance
Ken Russell was
60 in Salome's Last Dance
as 'Cappadocian'.
Fri, May 06 1988
Poster of Ken Russell's ABC of British Music
Ken Russell's ABC of British Music
Ken Russell was
60 in Ken Russell's ABC of British Music
as 'Himself'.
Thu, Feb 04 1988
Poster of Your Honour, I Object! Guccione V Russell
Your Honour, I Object! Guccione V Russell
Ken Russell was
60 in Your Honour, I Object! Guccione V Russell
Fri, Nov 27 1987
Poster of Gothic
Gothic
Ken Russell was
59 in Gothic
as 'Tourist'.
Sun, Nov 30 1986
Poster of A Turnip Head’s Guide To The British Cinema
A Turnip Head’s Guide To The British Cinema
Ken Russell was
58 in A Turnip Head’s Guide To The British Cinema
as 'Self'.
Wed, Jan 01 1986
Poster of Vaughan Williams: A Symphonic Portrait
Vaughan Williams: A Symphonic Portrait
Ken Russell was
55 in Vaughan Williams: A Symphonic Portrait
as 'Self'.
Sat, Jan 01 1983
Poster of The Kids Are Alright
The Kids Are Alright
Ken Russell was
51 in The Kids Are Alright
Fri, Jun 15 1979
Poster of Valentino
Valentino
Ken Russell was
50 in Valentino
as 'Rex Ingram (uncredited)'.
Wed, Sep 07 1977
Poster of Tommy
Tommy
Ken Russell was
47 in Tommy
as 'Cripple (uncredited)'.
Wed, Mar 19 1975
Poster of Savage Messiah
Savage Messiah
Ken Russell was
44 in Savage Messiah
as 'Passenger getting off train in station (uncredited)'.
Tue, Jun 27 1972
Poster of Song of Summer
Song of Summer
Ken Russell was
41 in Song of Summer
as 'Priest'.
Sun, Sep 15 1968
Poster of Don’t Shoot the Composer
Don’t Shoot the Composer
Ken Russell was
38 in Don’t Shoot the Composer
as 'Himself'.
Sun, Jan 09 1966
Poster of Isadora Duncan, the Biggest Dancer in the World
Isadora Duncan, the Biggest Dancer in the World
Ken Russell was
38 in Isadora Duncan, the Biggest Dancer in the World
as 'Captain Patterson'.
Sun, Jan 02 1966
Poster of Russell at Work
Russell at Work
Ken Russell was
38 in Russell at Work
Sat, Jan 01 1966
Poster of Walk With The Damned
Walk With The Damned
Ken Russell was
33 in Walk With The Damned
as 'Hood'.
Fri, Jun 02 1961
Poster of PuzzleFace
PuzzleFace
Ken Russell will be
84+ in PuzzleFace
as 'god'.
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TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Agatha Christie's Marple
Agatha Christie's Marple
Ken Russell was
77+ in Agatha Christie's Marple
as 'Rev Caleb Dane Calthrop'.
First Air Date
Sun, Dec 12 2004
Poster of Waking the Dead
Waking the Dead
Ken Russell was
73+ in Waking the Dead
as 'Gerry Raistrick'.
First Air Date
Mon, Jun 18 2001
Poster of Celebrity Big Brother
Celebrity Big Brother
Ken Russell was
73+ in Celebrity Big Brother
as 'Self - Contestant'.
First Air Date
Fri, Mar 09 2001
Poster of Frank Stubbs Promotes
Frank Stubbs Promotes
Ken Russell was
66+ in Frank Stubbs Promotes
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Jul 12 1993
Poster of Lady Chatterley
Lady Chatterley
Ken Russell was
65+ in Lady Chatterley
as 'Sir Michael Reid'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jun 06 1993
Poster of Plunder
Plunder
Ken Russell was
62+ in Plunder
First Air Date
Mon, Mar 05 1990
Poster of The South Bank Show
The South Bank Show
Ken Russell was
50+ in The South Bank Show
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sat, Jan 14 1978