Portrait of Russell Mael

Russell Mael

Acting

Biography

Russell Craig Mael is an American singer, songwriter and record producer best known as the lead singer and occasional songwriter for the band Sparks which he formed in 1971 with his elder brother, keyboardist and main songwriter Ron Mael.

Born: October 5, 1948

Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California, USA

Filmography

2024
The Becomers

as Narrator (voice)

2024
My Way

as Self

2021
Annette

as Jet Pilot

2020
Sparks: One for the Ages

as Sparks (voice)

2018
Damsel

as Prairie Crooner

2017
Glam Rock at the BBC

as Self - Sparks (archive footage)

2015
The Forbidden Room

as Faceless Crooner (voice)

2011
Berlin Live

as Self - Spanks - Performer

2000
Gilmore Girls

as Bohemian Troubadour

1987
Le monde est à vous

as Self - Sparks

1987
Sacrée Soirée

as Self - Sparks

1977
Rollercoaster

as Self - Sparks (uncredited)

1973
Rock Concert

as Self - Sparks

1965
The Big T.N.T. Show

as Self (uncredited)