Gordon Russell (writer)
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Gordon Russell | |
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| Born | August 15, 1929 |
| Died | January 19, 1981 (aged 51)[1] |
| Occupation | Television writer, actor |
| Spouse(s) | Merri Russell |
| Children | Cynthia Meyer, Wendy, Pamela, Amy |
| Parent(s) | Janet Russell |
| Relatives | Peggy Clark (sister) Norman Russell (brother) Larry Russell |
Gordon Russell (August 15, 1929 – January 19, 1981) was an American daytime soap opera writer.[1]
Career[]
A former actor, Russell wrote for several daytime soaps, including The Doctors, Dark Shadows, and A Time For Us.
He is best known for a long run as the writer of One Life to Live, which began in 1971 and lasted until his death.[1] He frequently collaborated with writer Sam Hall, and they worked together on both Dark Shadows and One Life to Live.[2]
Awards and nominations[]
NOMINATIONS
- (1980 & 1981; Best Writing; One Life to Live)
Writers Guild of America Award
NOMINATIONS
- (1979 season; One Life to Live)
Head writing tenure[]
References[]
- ^ Jump up to: a b c d e "Gordon Russell, TV Writer, Dies; 'One Life to Live' Among Credits". The New York Times. January 22, 1981.
- ^ "Sam Hall, Soap Opera Writer for 'Dark Shadows' and 'One Life to Live,' Dies at 93".
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Categories:
- 1929 births
- 1981 deaths
- American soap opera writers
- American male screenwriters
- American male actors
- American male television writers
- 20th-century American male writers
- 20th-century American screenwriters