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William Russell is an English dramatist, lyricist and composer. His best known works are Educating Rita, Shirley Valentine, Blood Brothers and Our Day Out.
Willy Russell is known for work in writing across film and television. New Release currently presents 24 verified screen credits connected to this profile.
Selected work includes Wogan (1982), The South Bank Show (1978), Play for Today (1970), ITV Playhouse (1967), Second City Firsts (1973), One Summer (1983), The Story of Musicals (2012), A Life on Screen (2014). The recorded credits span 1967 to 2015, including 14 movies and 10 TV shows.
The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles. This profile is updated as additional verified information becomes available.
Profile details
Known forWriting
Movies14
TV shows10
Active years represented1967–2015
Place of birthWhiston, Merseyside, England, UK
Known for
TV ShowWogan
TV ShowThe South Bank Show
TV ShowPlay for Today
TV ShowITV Playhouse
TV ShowSecond City Firsts
TV ShowOne Summer
TV ShowThe Story of Musicals
TV ShowA Life on Screen
TV ShowArtsnight
MovieEducating Rita
MovieShirley Valentine
TV ShowJulie Walters and Friends
MovieDancin' Thru the Dark
MovieA Time to Die
MovieThe Royle Family: Behind the Sofa
MovieThe Death of a Young Young Man
MovieJulie Walters and Friends
MovieBreak In
MovieThe Boy with the Transistor Radio
MovieThe Daughters of Albion
MovieOur Day Out
MovieFärdknäpp
MovieTerraces
MovieLies