William Russell

AprWilliam Russell Flint was born in Edinburgh, Scotland on April 4, 1880.¹

William Russell Sweet was the nephew of Colonel Russell Herndon Sweet, who served in the Military Intelligence Service during both World War I and World War II.²

William Russell Flint was knighted in 1947 for his services to art.⁴

AugWilly Russell was born in Whiston, Lancashire, England on August 23, 1947.³

DecWilliam Russell Flint died in London on December 30, 1969, at the age of 89.¹

Willy Russell wrote his first play, Keep Your Eyes Down, in 1971 while training as a teacher.³

Willy Russell's involvement with the Liverpool Everyman began after his plays were seen at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe in 1972.³

Willy Russell wrote the musical John, Paul, George, Ringo ... and Bert about The Beatles in 1974.³

Willy Russell was nominated for an Academy Award for his screenplay for Educating Rita in 1983.³