Leon Russell

Leon Russell

Known for

Acting

Born

April 2, 1942

Birthplace

Lawton, Oklahoma, USA

Died

November 13, 2016 (aged 74)

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.

Best known work

Saturday Night Live

Saturday Night Live

1975

A Star Is Born

1976

Late Night with David Letterman

Late Night with David Letterman

1982

The One Show

The One Show

2006

The Concert for Bangladesh

The Concert for Bangladesh

1972

The T.A.M.I. Show

The T.A.M.I. Show

1964

Austin City Limits

Austin City Limits

1975

When You Comin' Back, Red Ryder?

When You Comin' Back, Red Ryder?

1979

A Poem Is a Naked Person

A Poem Is a Naked Person

1974

Son of Dracula

Son of Dracula

1974

Filmography

2021
Learning to Live Together: The Return of Mad Dogs & Englishmen
as Self
2017
Monochrome: Black, White & BlueTV
as Self (archive footage) (3 episodes)
2016
Out in the Woods
as Self
2011
The Union
as Self
2010
The Making of Elton John: Madman Across the Water
as Self
2010
Elton John & Leon Russell: BBC Electric Proms 2010
as Self
2009
Dolly Parton & Friends: Love Always Live
as Self - Performer (archive footage)
2006
The One ShowTV
as Self (1 episode)
2005
George Harrison & Friends - The Concert for Bangladesh Revisited
as Self
2005
Willie Nelson & Leon Russel - Partners In Music
2002
J.J. Cale - In Session at the Paradise Studios 1979
2002
Leon Russell: A Song For You
as Self, Executive Producer
2002
CMT CrossroadsTV
as Self (1 episode)
1982
Late Night with David LettermanTV
as Self - Musical Guest (1 episode)
1980
Solid GoldTV
as Self (1 episode)
1979
Willie Nelson's 4th of July Celebration
1979
When You Comin' Back, Red Ryder?
as Radio Preacher
1976
A Star Is Born
Songs
1975
Saturday Night LiveTV
as Self - Musical Guest (2 episodes)
1975
Austin City LimitsTV
as Self (1 episode)
1974
A Poem Is a Naked Person
as Self, Producer
1974
Son of Dracula
as The Count Downes
1972
The Concert for Bangladesh
as Self
1971
Joe Cocker: Mad Dogs & Englishmen
as Himself
1970
Leon Russell: The Homewood Session