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Leon Russell (1942–2016)
Leon Russell was born on April 2, 1942 in Lawton, Oklahoma, USA as Claude Russell Bridges. He was married to Janet Lee Constantine and Mary McCreary. He died on November 13, 2016 in Nashville, Tennessee, USA.
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Born:in Lawton, Oklahoma, USADied:(age 74) in Nashville, Tennessee, USA |
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2017
Conan
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Will Ferrell/Ha Ha Tonka
(2017)
... (writer: "Superstar")
2016
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
(TV Series) (writer - 2 episodes)
- Billy Bob Thornton/Andy Cohen/Little Big Town
(2016)
... (writer: "This Masquerade" - uncredited)
- David Spade/The Kids from Stranger Things/Tove Lo
(2016)
... (writer: "Superstar" - uncredited)
Roadies
(TV Series) (performer - 1 episode, 2016) (writer - 1 episode, 2016)
- The Load Out
(2016)
... (performer: "Ballad of Mad Dogs and Englishmen" - uncredited) / (writer: "Ballad of Mad Dogs and Englishmen" - uncredited)
2016
The Blacklist
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- The Vehm (No. 132)
(2016)
... (writer: "Everybody Loves a Clown" - uncredited)
2015
Scandal
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Rasputin
(2015)
... (writer: "A Song for You" - uncredited)
2004-2015
The X Factor
(TV Series) (writer - 7 episodes)
- Auditions 3
(2015)
... (writer: "A Song for You")
- Episode #7.8
(2010)
... (writer: "A Song for You" - uncredited)
- Bootcamp 1
(2010)
... (writer: "A Song for You" - uncredited)
- Auditions 4
(2010)
... (writer: "A Song for You")
- Bootcamp 1
(2005)
... (writer: "A Song for You" - uncredited)
The Marty Stuart Show
(TV Series) (performer - 1 episode, 2014) (writer - 1 episode, 2014)
- Leon Russell
(2014)
... (performer: "Window Up Above", "Heartbreak Hotel", "A Song For You" - uncredited) / (writer: "A Song For You" - uncredited)
2013
The Voice of the Philippines
(TV Series) (writer - 2 episodes)
- Episode #1.26
(2013)
... (writer: "Superstar")
- Episode #1.24
(2013)
... (writer: "A Song for You")
2012-2013
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
(TV Series) (writer - 2 episodes)
- Craig Ferguson/Vera Farmiga/Harper Simon
(2013)
... (writer: "Superstar" - uncredited)
- Episode #20.116
(2012)
... (writer: "A Song for You" - uncredited)
2012
The X Factor Philippines
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Top 3 Finals
(2012)
... (writer: "Superstar")
2012
Voice - Danmarks største stemme
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Første blindtest
(2012)
... (writer: "A Song for You" - uncredited)
2012
The Voice
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Live Semi Final
(2012)
... (writer: "A Song for You")
2012
B.B. King: The Life of Riley
(Documentary) (performer: "Hummingbird") / (writer: "Hummingbird")
Saturday Night Live
(TV Series) (performer - 1 episode, 2011) (writer - 1 episode, 1977)
- Elton John/Leon Russell
(2011)
... (performer: "Monkey Suit" - uncredited)
- Ralph Nader/George Benson
(1977)
... (writer: "This Masquerade")
Late Night with Jimmy Fallon
(TV Series) (writer - 2 episodes, 2011) (performer - 1 episode, 2011)
- Episode #3.52
(2011)
... (writer: "A Song for You")
- Episode #3.42
(2011)
... (performer: "This Masquerade") / (writer: "This Masquerade")
2011
Mr. Sunshine
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Lingerie Football
(2011)
... (writer: "A Song for You" - uncredited)
2011
Late Show with David Letterman
(TV Series) (performer - 1 episode)
- Episode #18.86
(2011)
... (performer: "Hey Ahab" - uncredited)
2010
Rock Suomi
(TV Series documentary) (writer - 1 episode)
- Suomirokkia
(2010)
... (writer: "Raakaa voimaa")
2009/I
The Messenger
(performer: "Stranger in a Strange Land" (1970)) / (writer: "Stranger in a Strange Land" (1970))
2008
Trying to Get Good: The Jazz Odyssey of Jack Sheldon
(Documentary) (lyrics: "Swimming in the Riviera")
2003-2006
American Idol
(TV Series) (writer - 5 episodes)
- Top 6 Performance Show: Love Songs
(2006)
... (writer: "A Song for You")
- Halfway Home
(2003)
... (writer: "Superstar")
- Last Batch
(2003)
... (writer: "A Song for You")
- Oh, Who Will It Be?!
(2003)
... (writer: "Superstar")
- Here We Go Again
(2003)
... (writer: "Superstar")
2006
Ha-Shminiya
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- The Day After
(2006)
... (writer: "A Song For You" - uncredited)
2005
Great Performances
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Michael Bublé: Caught in the Act
(2005)
... (writer: "Song for You")
Cold Case
(TV Series) (performer - 1 episode, 2005) (writer - 1 episode, 2005)
- Honor
(2005)
... (performer: "Stranger In A Strange Land") / (writer: "Stranger In A Strange Land")
2005
House M.D.
(TV Series) (performer - 1 episode)
- TB or Not TB
(2005)
... (performer: "Stranger In A Strange Land" - uncredited)
2005
Australian Idol
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Up Close & Personal Special
(2005)
... (writer: "A Song for You")
2005
So You Think You Can Dance
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Top 14
(2005)
... (writer: "A Song for You")
2004
Around the Bend
(performer: "Roll Away The Stone", "A Song For You") / (writer: "Roll Away The Stone", "A Song For You")
2003
Canadian Idol
(TV Series) (writer - 3 episodes)
- Canada's Idol Is...
(2003)
... (writer: "Superstar")
- 3 Move On, 7 Go Home
(2003)
... (writer: "Superstar")
- First Up...
(2003)
... (writer: "Superstar")
2003
Wonderland
(performer: "Stranger in a Strange Land" (1971)) / (writer: "Stranger in a Strange Land" (1971))
2003
Mayor of the Sunset Strip
(Documentary) (performer: "Welcome To Hollywood") / (writer: "Welcome To Hollywood")
2003
Idool 2003
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Kleine Liveshow 3
(2003)
... (writer: "A Song for You")
2003
Star Search
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- The One with Former *NSYNC Member Lance Bass
(2003)
... (writer: "A Song for You")
1999
The Secret Life of Girls
(performer: "Roll Away The Stone") / (writer: "Superstar", "Roll Away The Stone")
1997
Close to You: Remembering the Carpenters
(TV Movie documentary) (writer: "Superstar", "This Masquerade")
1997
E! True Hollywood Story
(TV Series documentary) (writer - 1 episode)
- Karen Carpenter
(1997)
... (writer: "Superstar")
1997
New York Undercover
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- School's Out
(1997)
... (writer: "A Song For You" - uncredited)
1996
Mystery Science Theater 3000
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Deathstalker and the Warriors from Hell
(1996)
... (writer: "Superstar")
1995
Carpenters: Interpretations - A 25th Anniversary Celebration
(Video short) (writer: "Superstar")
1993
Heartbeat
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- An American in Aidensfield
(1993)
... (writer: "Delta Lady" - uncredited)
1992
The Simpsons
(TV Series) (1 episode)
- Treehouse of Horror III
(1992)
... ("Everybody Loves a Clown", uncredited)
1991
Stars in Their Eyes
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Episode #2.3
(1991)
... (writer: "Superstar")
1989
The Karen Carpenter Story
(TV Movie) (writer: "Superstar", "A Song For You", "This Masquerade", "A Song For You Reprise")
1984
Miami Vice
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Heart of Darkness
(1984)
... (writer: "This Masquerade" - uncredited)
1971-1982
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
(TV Series) (writer - 4 episodes)
- Episode dated 27 August 1982
(1982)
... (writer: "A Song For You")
- Episode dated 17 June 1976
(1976)
... (writer: "A Song for You")
- Episode #12.209
(1973)
... (writer: "A Song for You")
- Episode #10.210
(1971)
... (writer: "Superstar")
1977
Dinah!
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Episode dated 1 September 1977
(1977)
... (writer: "A Song for You")
1976
Carpenters Very First Television Special
(TV Special) (music: "Rainy Days And Mondays / Superstar" - Medley)
1975
Austin City Limits
(TV Series documentary) (writer - 1 episode)
- Willie Nelson
(1975)
... (writer: "Song For You")
1974-1975
The Ernie Sigley Show
(TV Series) (writer - 3 episodes)
- Episode dated 13 May 1975
(1975)
... (writer: "This Masquerade")
- Episode dated 1 October 1974
(1974)
... (writer: "This Masquerade")
- Episode dated 19 September 1974
(1974)
... (writer: "Superstar")
1974
Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore
(performer: "Roll Away the Stone" (1969)) / (writer: "Roll Away the Stone" (1969))
1974
Rock Concert
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Episode #1.15
(1974)
... (writer: "A Song for You")
1973
The Graham Kennedy Show
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Episode dated 31 May 1973
(1973)
... (writer: "Superstar")
1971
Joe Cocker: Mad Dogs & Englishmen
(Documentary) (performer: "Mad Dogs & Englishmen Theme") / (writer: "Delta Lady", "Please Give Peace a Chance", "Mad Dogs & Englishmen Theme")
1969
The Mike Douglas Show
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Episode #9.59
(1969)
... (writer: "Delta Lady", "Hello Little Friend")
1966
Bandstand
(TV Series) (writer - 2 episodes)
- Episode dated 16 April 1966
(1966)
... (writer: "Just My Style")
- Episode dated 12 February 1966
(1966)
... (writer: "Everybody Loves A Clown")
Shindig!
(TV Series) (performer - 3 episodes, 1964 - 1965) (writer - 1 episode, 1965)
- Episode #2.13
(1965)
... (writer: "Everybody Loves a Clown")
- Peter and Gordon, The Hondells, Gale Garnett, The Ciara Ward Singers, and Glen Campbell
(1965)
... (performer: "Jambalaya (On the Bayou))
- Episode #1.10
(1964)
... (performer: "Roll Over Beethoven")
- Episode #1.7
(1964)
... (performer: "Hi-Heel Sneakers")
1965
Hollywood a Go Go
(TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)
- Episode #1.18
(1965)
... (writer: "Little Miss Go Go")
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