Leon Russell
Known for department: Acting
Birthday: 1942-04-02 – 2016-11-13
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
Learning to Live Together: The Return of Mad Dogs & Englishmen
2021Self
Joe Cocker: Mad Dogs & Englishmen
1971Himself
When You Comin' Back, Red Ryder?
1979Radio Preacher
The Concert for Bangladesh
1972Self
The Union
2011Self
Dolly Parton & Friends: Love Always Live
2009Self - Performer (archive footage)
The Making of Elton John: Madman Across the Water
2010Self
A Poem Is a Naked Person
1974SelfWillie Nelson's 4th of July Celebration
1979Out in the Woods
2016Self
J.J. Cale - In Session at the Paradise Studios
2002
Leon Russell: A Song For You
2002Self
The T.A.M.I. Show
1964Self - Pianist in House Band (uncredited)
Leon Russell: The Homewood Session
1970
Elton John & Leon Russell: BBC Electric Proms 2010
2010Self
George Harrison & Friends - The Concert for Bangladesh Revisited
2005Self
Son of Dracula
1974The Count Downes