Gordon Russell (writer)
| Gordon Russell | |
|---|---|
| Born |
August 15, 1929 Salem, Massachusetts, United States[1] |
| Died |
January 19, 1981 (aged 51)[1] New York City, New York, United States[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] Russell was also an actor.[1]
Dark Shadows
Russell was known for his work on Dark Shadows and One Life to Live.[1]
Russell frequently worked with his writing partner Sam Hall.
One Life to Live
After Dark Shadows wrapped, Russell and Hall took over at One Life to Live for Agnes Nixon, who began to focus more on her other daytime serial All My Children.
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
| Preceded by Agnes Nixon Paul Roberts Don Wallace |
Head Writer of One Life to Live (with Agnes Nixon: August 1972 — September 1973) (with Sam Hall: November 1978 — March 1980) August 1972 — March 1980 |
Succeeded by Sam Hall Peggy O'Shea |
References
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 "Gordon Russell, TV Writer, Dies; 'One Life to Live' Among Credits". The New York Times. January 22, 1981.
External links
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