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Russell was born in Southampton, Hampshire, England, on 3 July 1927, [6] the elder of two sons [7] of Ethel (née Smith) and Henry Russell, a shoeshop owner. [8] His father was distant and took out his rage on his family, so Russell spent much of his time at the cinema with his mother, who was mentally ill. [7]
Ken Russell: directed films such as Tommy, Altered States, and The Lair of the White Worm. Archibald Bisset Smith: VC. Merchant Navy Victoria Cross recipient. Tommy Steele: Merchant Navy steward who went on to become an early British rock and roll singer.
Ken Joseph Russell (born June 24, 1973) is an American politician and yo-yo champion from the state of Florida. A member of the Democratic Party , he served on the Miami City Commission from 2015 to 2022.
Russell A. Hide South Africa: 1981–82 Xargo III, 1985–86 Atlantic Privateer: Henri Hiddes Netherlands: 1985–86 Atlantic Privateer, 1989–90 Rothmans: Alex Higby Great Britain: 2014–15 Azzam: A. Higham Great Britain: 1973–74 Adventure: John Higham Great Britain: 1985–86 Philips Innovator: Nancy Hill Great Britain: 1989–90 Maiden ...
Ken Russell was a highly regarded television director who had made one unsuccessful feature. Caine narrated a series of Russell's films and became friendly with the director; he recommended him to Saltzman for Billion Dollar Brain. Caine later said this was a mistake, although Russell was "an emotional genius.
William and Dorothy is a 1978 British TV movie directed by Ken Russell. [1] [2] It was screened with The Rime of the Ancient Mariner as Clouds of Glory. The Los Angeles Times called it "flat out brilliant". [3]
Sandler's agent suggested he send the film to Russell. "They knew it was a very risky, very daring project", said the writer. "And let's face it, you couldn't get more of a risky and audacious filmmaker than Ken Russell!" [3] Russell says the script "offered something new in dealing with sex and family life and the masks we accept.