Willy Russell

Willy Russell

Born: August 23, 1947
in Whiston, Merseyside, England, UK
William Russell is an English dramatist, lyricist and composer. His best known works are Educating Rita, Shirley Valentine, Blood Brothers and Our Day Out.

Movies for Willy Russell...

Title: Artsnight
Character: Self
Released: March 6, 2015
Type: TV
An art magazine show guest-edited by a different personality each week.
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Title: A Life on Screen
Character: Self
Released: December 24, 2014
Type: TV
Documentary series that celebrates the incredible careers of the best of British talent.
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The Royle Family: Behind the Sofa
Title: The Royle Family: Behind the Sofa
Character: Self
Released: November 10, 2010
Type: Movie
Caroline Aherne and Craig Cash discuss the creation of The Royle Family, with a look behind the scenes at the production of the show and interviews with the cast.
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Title: Julie Walters and Friends
Released: December 29, 1991
Type: TV
Julie Walters and Friends was a one-off comedy sketch show showcasing the talents of actress Julie Walters. Sketches were written by Walters' frequent collaborators, including Victoria Wood, Alan Bennett, Willy Russell and Alan Bleasdale. Walters portrayed new characters alongside roles she had previously been known for, including a monologue in which she appeared as Mrs Murray, her character from G.B.H, written by Bleasdale. The show was nominated for the Best Light Entertainment award at the 1992 BAFTAs.
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Julie Walters and Friends
Title: Julie Walters and Friends
Released: December 29, 1991
Type: Movie
Julie Walters stars in new sketches by four accomplished writers who helped make her famous.
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Dancin' Thru the Dark
Title: Dancin' Thru the Dark
Character: Sourface
Released: March 2, 1990
Type: Movie
Linda's out on her hen night, her fiance is out on his stag night. Linda is having major doubts about getting married, when both groups arrive at a club, to find the band fronted by her ex-boyfriend—and the love of her life—Peter. Linda has to decide: Does she stay and settle down, like her friends want her to, or does she chuck it all in and run away with Peter?
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Title: Wogan
Character: Self
Released: May 4, 1982
Type: TV
Wogan is a British television chat show