Portrait of Leon Russell

Leon Russell

Bio: 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
Born: Thu, Apr 02 1942
Birthplace: Lawton, Oklahoma, USA

Death: Sun, Nov 13 2016
Leon Russell is 74 years old
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Movies (Acting Roles)

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Poster of Learning to Live Together: The Return of Mad Dogs & Englishmen
Learning to Live Together: The Return of Mad Dogs & Englishmen
Leon Russell would have been no older than
74 in Learning to Live Together: The Return of Mad Dogs & Englishmen
as 'Self'.
Thu, Oct 21 2021
Poster of Out in the Woods
Out in the Woods
Leon Russell was
73 in Out in the Woods
as 'Self'.
Tue, Mar 29 2016
Poster of The Union
The Union
Leon Russell was
69 in The Union
as 'Self'.
Wed, Apr 20 2011
Poster of Elton John & Leon Russell: BBC Electric Proms 2010
Elton John & Leon Russell: BBC Electric Proms 2010
Leon Russell was
68 in Elton John & Leon Russell: BBC Electric Proms 2010
as 'Self'.
Sat, Oct 30 2010
Poster of The Making of Elton John: Madman Across the Water
The Making of Elton John: Madman Across the Water
Leon Russell was
68 in The Making of Elton John: Madman Across the Water
as 'Self'.
Sat, Oct 30 2010
Poster of Dolly Parton & Friends: Love Always Live
Dolly Parton & Friends: Love Always Live
Leon Russell was
66 in Dolly Parton & Friends: Love Always Live
as 'Self - Performer (archive footage)'.
Fri, Mar 13 2009
Poster of George Harrison & Friends - The Concert for Bangladesh Revisited
George Harrison & Friends - The Concert for Bangladesh Revisited
Leon Russell was
63 in George Harrison & Friends - The Concert for Bangladesh Revisited
as 'Self'.
Mon, Oct 24 2005
Poster of J.J. Cale - In Session at the Paradise Studios
J.J. Cale - In Session at the Paradise Studios
Leon Russell was
60 in J.J. Cale - In Session at the Paradise Studios
Tue, Aug 27 2002
Poster of Leon Russell:  A Song For You
Leon Russell: A Song For You
Leon Russell was
60 in Leon Russell: A Song For You
as 'Self'.
Sat, Jul 20 2002
Poster of Willie Nelson's 4th of July Celebration
Willie Nelson's 4th of July Celebration
Leon Russell was
37 in Willie Nelson's 4th of July Celebration
Fri, Jun 01 1979
Poster of When You Comin' Back, Red Ryder?
When You Comin' Back, Red Ryder?
Leon Russell was
36 in When You Comin' Back, Red Ryder?
as 'Radio Preacher'.
Fri, Feb 09 1979
Poster of A Poem Is a Naked Person
A Poem Is a Naked Person
Leon Russell was
32 in A Poem Is a Naked Person
as 'Self'.
Thu, May 09 1974
Poster of The Concert for Bangladesh
The Concert for Bangladesh
Leon Russell was
29 in The Concert for Bangladesh
as 'Self'.
Thu, Mar 23 1972
Poster of Joe Cocker: Mad Dogs & Englishmen
Joe Cocker: Mad Dogs & Englishmen
Leon Russell was
29 in Joe Cocker: Mad Dogs & Englishmen
as 'Himself'.
Fri, Aug 27 1971
Poster of Leon Russell: The Homewood Session
Leon Russell: The Homewood Session
Leon Russell was
28 in Leon Russell: The Homewood Session
Thu, Dec 17 1970
Poster of The T.A.M.I. Show
The T.A.M.I. Show
Leon Russell was
22 in The T.A.M.I. Show
as 'Self - Pianist in House Band (uncredited)'.
Sat, Nov 14 1964

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 The One Show
The One Show
Leon Russell was
64+ in The One Show
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Aug 14 2006
Poster of Boston Legal
Boston Legal
Leon Russell was
62+ in Boston Legal
First Air Date
Sun, Oct 03 2004
Poster of CMT Crossroads
CMT Crossroads
Leon Russell was
59+ in CMT Crossroads
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jan 13 2002
Poster of Solid Gold
Solid Gold
Leon Russell was
38+ in Solid Gold
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 13 1980
Poster of Saturday Night Live
Saturday Night Live
Leon Russell was
33+ in Saturday Night Live
as 'Self - Musical Guest'.
First Air Date
Sat, Oct 11 1975
Poster of Austin City Limits
Austin City Limits
Leon Russell was
32+ in Austin City Limits
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Wed, Jan 01 1975
Poster of Shindig!
Shindig!
Leon Russell was
22+ in Shindig!
as 'Self - Singer / Pianist, Self - Singer, Self'.
First Air Date
Wed, Sep 16 1964