Leon Russell
Born: 1942-04-02 in Lawton, Oklahoma, USA
Died: 2016-11-13
Known For: 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.
Filmography
2017
- Monochrome: Black, White & Blue as Self
2016
- Out in the Woods as Self
2011
- The Union as Self
2010
2009
- Dolly Parton & Friends: Love Always Live as Self - Performer (archive footage)
2006
- The One Show as Self
2005
2002
1982
- Late Night with David Letterman as Self - Musical Guest
1980
- Solid Gold as Self
1979
- When You Comin' Back, Red Ryder? as Radio Preacher
- Willie Nelson's 4th of July Celebration
1976
- A Star Is Born ... (Songs)
1975
- Saturday Night Live as Self - Musical Guest
- Austin City Limits as Self
1974
- Son of Dracula as The Count Downes
- A Poem Is a Naked Person as Self
1972
- The Concert for Bangladesh as Self
1971
- Joe Cocker: Mad Dogs & Englishmen as Himself
1964
- Shindig! as Self - Singer / Pianist
- The T.A.M.I. Show as Self - Pianist in House Band (uncredited)