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Willy Russell
Born
Aug 23, 1947
Age 78
Place of Birth
Whiston, Merseyside, England, UK
Known For
Writing
Gender
Male
Career Highlights
3
Movies
5
TV Shows
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Willy Russell
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Biography
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
3
TV Shows
5
The Royle Family: Behind the Sofa
as
Self
2010
Julie Walters and Friends
Cast
1991
Dancin' Thru the Dark
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Sourface
1990