Clive Russell is an English born Scottish actor.
Biography[]
Born in Reeth, North Yorkshire, he notably appeared onstage in the play Accidental Death of an Anarchist and reprised his role for the film production. He appeared in a number of miniseries, including Oliver Twist and The Railway Children. He then appeared in a number of major films including Oscar and Lucinda, King Arthur and Sherlock Holmes.
However Russell became best known as a television character actor; taking roles in such series as Spaced, Happiness and Ripper Street, where he played Inspector Abberline. He also appeared as the builder Phil Nail in Coronation Street.
Singing[]
Russell sang onscreen in two roles, as Neil Currie in Margaret's Museum and Adam Penruddocke in Ladies in Lavender.
Film[]
Margaret's Museum (1995)[]
- The Ballad of Charlie Dave (solo)
Ladies in Lavender (2004)[]
- The White Rose (solo)
Gallery[]
