Leon Russell
Acting
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.
Born: April 2, 1942
Place of Birth: Lawton, Oklahoma, USA
Known For
Filmography
2011
The Union
as Self
2009
Dolly Parton & Friends: Love Always Live
as Self - Performer (archive footage)
2006
The One Show
as Self
2002
Leon Russell: A Song For You
as Self
2002
CMT Crossroads
as Self
1980
Solid Gold
as Self
1979
When You Comin' Back, Red Ryder?
as Radio Preacher
1975
Saturday Night Live
as Self - Musical Guest
1975
Austin City Limits
as Self
1974
A Poem Is a Naked Person
as Self
1974
Son of Dracula
as The Count Downes
1972
The Concert for Bangladesh
as Self
1971
Joe Cocker: Mad Dogs & Englishmen
as Himself
1964
The T.A.M.I. Show
as Self - Pianist in House Band (uncredited)
1964
Shindig!
as Self - Singer / Pianist
1964
Shindig!
as Self
1964
Shindig!
as Self - Singer