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William Russell
William Russell

William Russell

Actor
99 years (Nov 19, 1924 – Jun 3, 2024)Sunderland, County Durham, England, UK
William Russell has been in the trade long enough to be called a veteran actor who has rarely been away from the screen for long. Drama is where the largest part of the work sits. The filmography runs to some 60 credits between film and television. Among all the titles, 'Superman' is the one that reached the widest audience. 'The Great Escape' is another title that gets mentioned.
William Russell has been in the trade long enough to be called a veteran actor who has rarely been away from the screen for long. Drama is where the largest part of the work sits. The filmography runs to some 60 credits between film and television. Among all the titles, 'Superman' is the one that reached the widest audience. 'The Great Escape' is another title that gets mentioned.
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An Adventure in Space and Time
Harry
★ 7.7
2013
Heartbeat
Gabriel Firth
★ 7.1
2000Season 10
Henry V at Shakespeare's Globe
King Charles VI of France / Bishop of Ely / Sir Thomas Erpingham
1997
Agatha Christie's Poirot
Lanscombe · 1 episode
★ 8.2
1989–
The Four Minute Mile
AAA Official
★ 7.5
1988
Robin of Sherwood
The Duke of Gloucester
★ 7.6
1986Season 3
Blackadder
The Duke of Winchester
★ 8.0
1983Season 1
ITV Playhouse
Frank
★ 7.0
1981Season 12
Dead Man's Kit
Senior Officer
1980
Frequently Asked Questions
Is William Russell still alive?
William Russell passed away on June 3, 2024 at age 99.
What are the most famous roles of William Russell?
William Russell is best known for roles in Superman, The Great Escape, An Adventure in Space and Time.
How many movies has William Russell been in?
Over a 72-year career (since 1952), William Russell has appeared in 34 movies and 26 TV shows.
What was William Russell's first movie?
The career of William Russell began with Gift Horse (1952).
What is William Russell's most recent movie or series?
William Russell's most recent release is William Russell: In Conversation, which premiered on December 5, 2022.
What TV shows has William Russell appeared in?
On television, William Russell has appeared in Doctor Who, Agatha Christie's Poirot, Blackadder, Coronation Street.
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William Russell
William Russell
1924-11-19 · Sunderland, County Durham, England, UK

William Russell Enoch (19 November 1924–3 June 2024) was an English actor. He achieved prominence in 1956 when he took the title role in the ITV television series The Adventures of Sir Lancelot (1956–1957). In 1963, he became part of the original lead cast of BBC1's Doctor Who, playing the role of schoolteacher Ian Chesterton opposite William Hartnell from the show's first episode until 1965. Russell's film roles include parts in The Man Who Never Was (1956), The Great Escape (1963) and Superman (1978). On television, he notably appeared as Ted Sullivan in Coronation Street in 1992. In recent years, Russell has maintained his association with Doctor Who; he returned to the show in 2022, making a cameo appearance as Ian in "The Power of the Doctor", 57 years after the character's last television appearance.

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