Actor

Leon Russell

Acting1942Lawton, Oklahoma, USA

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.

Details

Known for: Acting
Born: April 2, 1942
Age: 74
Place of birth: Lawton, Oklahoma, USA
Gender: Male
Died: November 13, 2016
Also known as: Hank Wilson, Russell Bridges