Leon Russell
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- April 2, 1942
- Died
- November 13, 2016
- Birthplace
- Lawton, Oklahoma, USA
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
Learning to Live Together: The Return of Mad Dogs & Englishmen 2021
as Self
- Out in the Woods
Out in the Woods 2016
as Self
The Union 2011
as Self
Elton John & Leon Russell: BBC Electric Proms 2010 2010
as Self
The Making of Elton John: Madman Across the Water 2010
as Self
Dolly Parton & Friends: Love Always Live 2009
as Self - Performer (archive footage)
George Harrison & Friends - The Concert for Bangladesh Revisited 2005
as Self
Willie Nelson & Leon Russel - Partners In Music 2005
Actor
J.J. Cale - In Session at the Paradise Studios 1979 2002
Actor
Leon Russell: A Song For You 2002
as Self, Executive Producer
- Willie Nelson's 4th of July Celebration
Willie Nelson's 4th of July Celebration 1979
Actor
When You Comin' Back, Red Ryder? 1979
as Radio Preacher
A Star Is Born 1976
Songs
A Poem Is a Naked Person 1974
as Self, Producer
Son of Dracula 1974
as The Count Downes
The Concert for Bangladesh 1972
as Self
Joe Cocker: Mad Dogs & Englishmen 1971
as Himself
Leon Russell: The Homewood Session 1970
Actor
The T.A.M.I. Show 1964
as Self - Pianist in House Band (uncredited)
Credits from TMDB.