Known for
Writing
Credits
24
Gender
Man
Birthday
Aug 23, 1947 (77)
Place of birth
Whiston, Merseyside, England, UK
Also known as
—
Willy Russell
Biography
William Russell is an English dramatist, lyricist and composer. His best known works are Educating Rita, Shirley Valentine, Blood Brothers and Our Day Out.
Known for
Acting roles
| Year | Movie / TV show / Other | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Artsnight | Self |
| 2014 | A Life on Screen | Self |
| 2010 | The Royle Family: Behind the Sofa | Self |
| 1991 | Julie Walters and Friends | |
| 1991 | Julie Walters and Friends | |
| 1990 | Dancin' Thru the Dark | Sourface |
| 1982 | Wogan | Self |
Credits
| Year | Movie / TV show / Other | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Terraces | Screenplay |
| 1991 | Julie Walters and Friends | Writer |
| 1990 | Dancin' Thru the Dark | Writer |
| 1990 | Dancin' Thru the Dark | Musical |
| 1989 | Shirley Valentine | Screenplay |
| 1989 | Shirley Valentine | Original Music Composer |
| 1983 | Educating Rita | Theatre Play |
| 1983 | Educating Rita | Screenplay |
| 1983 | One Summer | Writer |
| 1983 | One Summer | Creator |
| 1982 | A Time To Die | Screenplay |
| 1980 | The Boy with the Transistor Radio | Writer |
| 1979 | The Daughters of Albion | Writer |
| 1978 | Lies | Writer |
| 1977 | Our Day Out | Writer |
| 1975 | Break In | Writer |
| 1975 | The Death of a Young Young Man | Writer |