Leon Russell
Personal Info
Known for
Acting
Gender
Male
Birthday
1942-04-02
Day of Death
2016-11-13 (74 years old)
Place of Birth
Lawton, Oklahoma, USA
Leon Russell
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
(2021)
(2016)
Out in the Woods
as Self
(2011)
The Union
as Self
(2010)
(2010)
(2009)
Dolly Parton & Friends: Love Always Live
as Self - Performer (archive footage)
(2005)
(2002)
(2002)
Leon Russell: A Song For You
as Self
(1979)
When You Comin' Back, Red Ryder?
as Radio Preacher
(1979)
(1974)
A Poem Is a Naked Person
as Self
(1972)
The Concert for Bangladesh
as Self
(1971)
Joe Cocker: Mad Dogs & Englishmen
as Himself
(1970)
(1964)
The T.A.M.I. Show
as Self - Pianist in House Band (uncredited)
Crew
(2002)
Leon Russell: A Song For You
Executive Producer
(1976)
A Star Is Born
Songs
(1974)
A Poem Is a Naked Person
Producer