KEN RUSSELL
Ken Russell
Gender: Male
Known for: Directing
Birthday: July 3, 1927
Deathday: November 27, 2011
Place of Birth: Southampton, Hampshire, England, UK
Biography
Henry Kenneth Alfred "Ken" Russell (3 July 1927 – 27 November 2011) was an English film director. He is known for his pioneering work in television and film, and for his controversial style. He has been criticized as being over-obsessed with sexuality and the church. His subject matter is often about famous composers, or based on other works of art which he adapts loosely. Russell began directing for the BBC, where he did creative adaptations of composers' lives which were unusual for the time. He also directed many feature films independently and for studios.
Filmography
Starring
2025·
Twiggy(archival footage)
TBA·
PuzzleFacegod
Self (archive footage)
Self (archive footage)
2012·
Director of DevilsSelf
2010·
The Aristofrogs2010·
Mr. NiceRussell Miegs
2009·
Boudica Bites BackRoman Senator
2007·
10 Best ElgarSelf (archive footage)
2007·
A Kitten for HitlerSanta
2006·
Brothers of the HeadHimself
2006·
Trapped AshesDr. Lucy (segment "The Girl with Golden Breasts")
2006·
The Real Blue NunsSelf
2005·
Colour Me KubrickThe Man In Nightgown
Rev Caleb Dane Calthrop
Self
Narrator (voice)
Dr. Calahari
Self
2001·
Waking the DeadGerry Raistrick
2000·
Lion's MouthKen
2000·
The Real Oliver ReedSelf
Himself
1996·
Vem Var DraculaSelf
1996·
Tales of Erotica1995·
Alice in RussialandSelf
Mr. Kirsch
1993·
Lady ChatterleySir Michael Reid
Self
Sir Arnold Bax
1991·
WhoreWaiter (uncredited)
1990·
Plunder1990·
The Russia HouseWalter
Police Radio (voice) (uncredited)
Himself
1988·
Salome's Last DanceCappadocian
1987·
GothicTourist
1978·
The South Bank ShowSelf
1977·
ValentinoRex Ingram (uncredited)
1975·
TommyCripple (uncredited)
1972·
Savage MessiahPassenger getting off train in station (uncredited)
1968·
Song of SummerPriest
1967·
OmnibusSelf
1966·
Russell at WorkHimself
Captain Patterson
1961·
Walk With The DamnedHood
Production
2016·
KitsuneThanks
2009·
Boudica Bites BackScreenplay, Director
2007·
Watch the BirdieDirector
2007·
A Kitten for HitlerDirector, Writer
Director, Director of Photography, Writer, Producer, Choreographer
2006·
Trapped AshesDirector
Director
Producer, Director, Writer
Writer, Producer, Director
Cinematography, Producer, Writer, Editor, Director
2000·
Lion's MouthScreenplay, Director
1998·
DogboysProducer, Director
Writer, Director
1996·
MindbenderDirector, Writer
1996·
Tales of EroticaDirector
1995·
Treasure IslandTeleplay, Director
1995·
Alice in RussialandDirector
Writer, Director
1993·
Lady ChatterleyCreator, Writer, Director
Director, Writer
Director, Writer
1991·
Prisoner of HonorDirector
1991·
WhoreCamera Operator, Screenplay, Director
Director
Writer, Director
Original Film Writer, Writer, Director
1989·
The RainbowProducer, Director, Screenplay
1989·
Il MefistofeleDirector
Director
Director, Writer
1988·
Salome's Last DanceScreenplay, Director
Screenplay, Director, Producer
1987·
AriaDirector, Writer
1987·
GothicDirector
1985·
FaustDirector
1984·
Crimes of PassionDirector
1983·
The PlanetsDirector
Writer, Producer, Director
1980·
Altered StatesDirector
1978·
Clouds of GloryWriter, Director
1978·
The South Bank ShowDirector
1977·
ValentinoScreenplay, Director
1975·
LisztomaniaScreenplay, Director
1975·
TommyProducer, Screenplay, Director
1974·
MahlerWriter, Director
1972·
Savage MessiahProducer, Director
1971·
The Music LoversProducer, Director
1971·
The DevilsProducer, Screenplay, Director
1971·
The Boy FriendProducer, Screenplay, Director
Writer, Director
1969·
Women in LoveDirector
1968·
Song of SummerWriter, Director
1967·
Dante's InfernoDirector
1967·
Billion Dollar BrainDirector
Writer, Director
Producer, Director
1965·
Always on SundayProducer, Scenario Writer, Director
1965·
The Debussy FilmDirector, Scenario Writer
1964·
SixDirector
1964·
Bela BartókScreenplay, Director
Writer, Director
1964·
French DressingDirector
Writer, Director
Director
1962·
The Lonely ShoreDirector
1962·
The Preservation ManDirector
1962·
Pop Goes the EaselDirector
1961·
ProkofievDirector
Director
1961·
Old Battersea HouseDirector
1961·
Antonio GaudíDirector
1961·
London MoodsDirector
1960·
A House in BayswaterWriter, Director
Director
Director
Director
1960·
The Light FantasticDirector
1959·
Portrait of a GoonDirector
Director
Director
1959·
Scottish PaintersDirector
1959·
Gordon JacobDirector
Director
1958·
LourdesDirector
1958·
Amelia and the AngelWriter, Cinematography, Story, Director
1956·
PeepshowDirector
1956·
Knights on BikesDirector