Leon Russell Net Worth
Leon Russell Net Worth is
$600 Thousand
Leon Russell Bio/Wiki, Net Worth, Married 2018
Leon Russell is an American musician and songwriter, who has recorded as a session musician, sideman, and maintained a solo career in music. | Full Name | Leon Russell |
| Net Worth | $600 Thousand |
| Date Of Birth | April 2, 1942 |
| Died | November 13, 2016, Nashville, Tennessee, United States |
| Place Of Birth | Lawton, Oklahoma, United States |
| Height | 5 ft 8 in (1.75 m) |
| Profession | Songwriter, Keyboard Player, Session musician, Musician, Singer-songwriter, Singer |
| Education | Will Rogers High School |
| Nationality | United States of America |
| Spouse | Janet Lee Constantine (m. 1983), Mary McCreary (m. 1975–1980) |
| Children | Sugaree Noel Bridges, Coco Bridges, Tina Rose Bridges, Honey Bridges, Teddy Jack Bridges |
| Nicknames | Leon Russel , Russell Bridges , Claude Russell Bridges , Russell, Leon , Bridges, Russell |
| Awards | Grammy Award for Album of the Year, Grammy Award for Best Country Instrumental Performance, A Song for You, Lady Blue, Back To The Island |
| Nominations | Grammy Award for Song of the Year, Grammy Award for Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals, Grammy Award for Best Country Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal, BAFTA Award for Best Film Music, Country Music Association Award for Album of the Year, A Song for You, Lady Blue, Back To The Island |
| Movies | A Poem Is A Naked Person, Leon Russell: A Song for You, The Union, Dolly Parton and Friends: On the Country Train, When You Comin' Back, Red Ryder?, JJ Cale: The Lost Session, Leon Russell & The New Grass Revival, Most Famous Hits: Willie Nelson & Leon Russell, Edgar Winter: Live on Stage |
| Star Sign | Aries |
| # | Fact |
|---|---|
| 1 | Children: daughter Tina Rose and son Teddy Jack, with McCreary, daughters Sugaree Noel, Coco and Honey, with Constantine. |
| 2 | Inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame on March 14, 2011. The other inductees were Darlene Love, Neil Diamond, Alice Cooper, Tom Waits and Dr. John. |
| 3 | Mentioned in the song "Life Is a Rock But the Radio Rolled Me" by Reunion. |
Soundtrack
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Karen Carpenter Story | 1989 | TV Movie writer: "Superstar", "A Song For You", "This Masquerade", "A Song For You Reprise" | |
| Driving Me Crazy | 1988 | Documentary writer: "A Song For You" - uncredited | |
| Crimes of the Heart | 1986 | performer: "Don't Fence Me In" | |
| Carpenters: Yesterday Once More | 1985 | Video writer: "Superstar" | |
| Miami Vice | 1984 | TV Series writer - 1 episode | |
| Honeysuckle Rose | 1980 | writer: "A Song for You" | |
| The Carpenters: Music, Music, Music | 1980 | TV Special writer: "A Song For You", "This Masquerade" | |
| Barbra: With One More Look at You | 1976 | TV Movie documentary music: "Lost Inside Of You" | |
| A Star Is Born | 1976 | lyrics: "LOST INSIDE OF YOU" / music: "LOST INSIDE OF YOU" | |
| Carpenters Very First Television Special | 1976 | TV Special music: "Rainy Days And Mondays / Superstar" - Medley | |
| The Ernie Sigley Show | 1974-1975 | TV Series writer - 3 episodes | |
| Austin City Limits | 1975 | TV Series documentary writer - 1 episode | |
| Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore | 1974 | performer: "Roll Away the Stone" 1969 / writer: "Roll Away the Stone" 1969 | |
| Rock Concert | 1974 | TV Series writer - 1 episode | |
| The Graham Kennedy Show | 1973 | TV Series writer - 1 episode | |
| The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson | 1971 | TV Series writer - 1 episode | |
| Mad Dogs & Englishmen | 1971 | Documentary performer: "The Ballad of Mad Dogs & Englishmen" end credits / writer: "Delta Lady", "Mad Dogs & Englishmen Theme", "Please Give Peace a Chance", "The Ballad of Mad Dogs & Englishmen" end credits | |
| Groupies | 1970 | Documentary writer: "DELTA LADY" | |
| The Mike Douglas Show | 1969 | TV Series writer - 1 episode | |
| Music Scene | 1969 | TV Series writer - 1 episode | |
| Out of Sight | 1966 | writer: "Malibu Run" | |
| Shindig! | TV Series performer - 3 episodes, 1964 - 1965 writer - 1 episode, 1965 | ||
| The Family Jewels | 1965 | writer: "Little Miss Go-Go" - as Russell | |
| Hollywood a Go Go | 1965 | TV Series writer - 1 episode | |
| The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon | 2016 | TV Series writer - 2 episodes | |
| Atlanta | 2016 | TV Series writer - 1 episode | |
| Roadies | TV Series performer - 1 episode, 2016 writer - 1 episode, 2016 | ||
| The Blacklist | 2016 | TV Series writer - 1 episode | |
| The X Factor | 2004-2015 | TV Series writer - 7 episodes | |
| Zari | 2014 | Short "Back to the Island" | |
| The Marty Stuart Show | TV Series performer - 1 episode, 2014 writer - 1 episode, 2014 | ||
| The Voice of the Philippines | 2013 | TV Series writer - 2 episodes | |
| The Tonight Show with Jay Leno | 2012-2013 | TV Series writer - 2 episodes | |
| The X Factor Philippines | 2012 | TV Series writer - 1 episode | |
| Voice - Danmarks største stemme | 2012 | TV Series writer - 1 episode | |
| The Voice | 2012 | TV Series writer - 1 episode | |
| B.B. King: The Life of Riley | 2012 | Documentary performer: "Hummingbird" / writer: "Hummingbird" | |
| Smash | 2012 | TV Series writer - 1 episode | |
| Saturday Night Live | TV Series performer - 1 episode, 2011 writer - 1 episode, 1977 | ||
| Late Night with Jimmy Fallon | TV Series writer - 2 episodes, 2011 performer - 1 episode, 2011 | ||
| Mr. Sunshine | 2011 | TV Series writer - 1 episode | |
| Late Show with David Letterman | 2011 | TV Series performer - 1 episode | |
| Rock Suomi | 2010 | TV Series documentary writer - 1 episode | |
| The Kids Are All Right | 2010 | performer: "Out in the Woods" / writer: "Out in the Woods" | |
| The Princess and the Frog | 2009 | writer: "Cajun Love Song" | |
| Dolly Parton & Friends: Love Always - Live from Texas | 2009 | Video performer: "Wabash Cannonball" | |
| The Messenger | 2009/I | performer: "Stranger in a Strange Land" 1970 / writer: "Stranger in a Strange Land" 1970 | |
| Stiletto | 2008/II | writer: "This Masquerade" | |
| The Wrecking Crew! | 2008 | Documentary writer: "Everybody Loves A Clown" | |
| Trying to Get Good: The Jazz Odyssey of Jack Sheldon | 2008 | Documentary lyrics: "Swimming in the Riviera" | |
| Juno | 2007 | writer: "Superstar" 1969 | |
| Ghost Rider | 2007 | writer: "Superstar" | |
| The Pursuit of Happyness | 2006 | writer: "This Masquerade" 1972 | |
| Bug | 2006 | performer: "This Masquerade" 1972 / writer: "This Masquerade" 1972 | |
| Ha-Shminiya | 2006 | TV Series writer - 1 episode | |
| Great Performances | 2005 | TV Series writer - 1 episode | |
| Cold Case | TV Series performer - 1 episode, 2005 writer - 1 episode, 2005 | ||
| House M.D. | 2005 | TV Series performer - 1 episode | |
| Australian Idol | 2005 | TV Series writer - 1 episode | |
| So You Think You Can Dance | 2005 | TV Series writer - 1 episode | |
| Around the Bend | 2004 | performer: "Roll Away The Stone", "A Song For You" / writer: "Roll Away The Stone", "A Song For You" | |
| Corporate Ghost | 2004 | Video writer: "Superstar" | |
| Dolly Parton & Friends on the Country Train | 2003 | Video performer: "Wabash Cannon Ball" | |
| Canadian Idol | 2003 | TV Series writer - 3 episodes | |
| Wonderland | 2003 | performer: "Stranger in a Strange Land" 1971 / writer: "Stranger in a Strange Land" 1971 | |
| Mayor of the Sunset Strip | 2003 | Documentary performer: "Welcome To Hollywood" / writer: "Welcome To Hollywood" | |
| American Idol | 2003 | TV Series writer - 4 episodes | |
| Idool 2003 | 2003 | TV Series writer - 1 episode | |
| Blue Collar Comedy Tour: The Movie | 2003 | Documentary performer: "Act Naturally" | |
| Remember the Titans | 2000 | performer: "A Hard Rain's A-Gonna Fall" | |
| The Secret Life of Girls | 1999 | performer: "Roll Away The Stone" / writer: "Superstar", "Roll Away The Stone" | |
| Close to You: Remembering the Carpenters | 1997 | TV Movie documentary writer: "Superstar", "This Masquerade" | |
| E! True Hollywood Story | 1997 | TV Series documentary writer - 1 episode | |
| New York Undercover | 1997 | TV Series writer - 1 episode | |
| The Frighteners | 1996 | writer: "Superstar" | |
| Mystery Science Theater 3000 | 1996 | TV Series writer - 1 episode | |
| Tommy Boy | 1995 | "Superstar" | |
| Boys on the Side | 1995 | writer: "Superstar" | |
| Carpenters: Interpretations - A 25th Anniversary Celebration | 1995 | Video short writer: "Superstar" | |
| Wayne's World 2 | 1993 | "SUPERSTAR" | |
| Heartbeat | 1993 | TV Series writer - 1 episode | |
| Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story | 1993 | performer: "Tightrope" / writer: "Tightrope" | |
| The Simpsons | 1992 | TV Series 1 episode | |
| 29th Street | 1991 | performer: "Stranger in a Strange Land" / writer: "Stranger in a Strange Land" | |
| Stars in Their Eyes | 1991 | TV Series writer - 1 episode |
Music Department
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flesh 'n' Blood | 1991 | TV Series composer - 12 episodes | |
| The Monkees | 1966 | TV Series musician - 1 episode | |
| The Family Jewels | 1965 | music arranger: "This Diamond Ring" - uncredited |
Actor
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truth and Betrayal | 2004 | Short | Mike |
| When You Comin' Back, Red Ryder? | 1979 | Radio Preacher | |
| Son of Dracula | 1974 | Musician (uncredited) |
Producer
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dralien | 2014 | Short associate producer | |
| A Poem Is a Naked Person | 1974 | Documentary producer |
Composer
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tightrope: To Live the Life of an Outsider | 2013 | Documentary original music by |
Self
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| A Weird Blessing | 2015 | Documentary short | Himself |
| The Garden's Defining Moments | 2015 | TV Mini-Series | Himself |
| The Marty Stuart Show | 2014 | TV Series | Himself - Special Guest |
| Bluegrass Underground | 2013 | TV Series | Himself |
| CMT Crossroads | 2013 | TV Series | Himself |
| Glen Campbell: The Rhinestone Cowboy | 2013 | TV Movie documentary | Himself |
| B.B. King: The Life of Riley | 2012 | Documentary | Himself |
| VidBlogger Nation | 2011 | TV Series | Himself |
| The Union | 2011 | Documentary | Himself |
| Saturday Night Live | 1976-2011 | TV Series | Himself - Musical Guest |
| Late Night with Jimmy Fallon | 2011 | TV Series | Himself - Musical Guest |
| The 2011 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony | 2011 | TV Movie | Himself |
| Late Show with David Letterman | 1999-2011 | TV Series | Himself - Musical Guest / Himself |
| Live with Kelly and Michael | 2010 | TV Series | Himself |
| The Making of Elton John: Madman Across the Water | 2010 | TV Movie documentary | Himself |
| The One Show | 2010 | TV Series | Himself |
| Elton John & Leon Russell Live from the Beacon Theatre | 2010 | TV Movie | Himself |
| Good Morning America | 2010 | TV Series | Himself |
| The 52nd Annual Grammy Awards | 2010 | TV Special | Himself |
| The Wrecking Crew! | 2008 | Documentary | Himself |
| Concert for Bangladesh Revisited with George Harrison and Friends | 2005 | TV Movie documentary | |
| Willie Nelson & Friends: Live and Kickin' | 2003 | TV Special | Himself |
| Austin City Limits | 2000 | TV Series documentary | Himself |
| Later... With Jools Holland | 1998 | TV Series | Himself |
| CMT Presents: The King's Covers | 1997 | TV Movie documentary | |
| Late Night with David Letterman | 1984-1992 | TV Series | Himself |
| New Orleans Live! | 1992 | TV Movie | Himself |
| Cue the Music | 1991 | TV Series | Himself (1994) |
| 20 Years After: A Woodstock Reunion | 1989 | Video | Himself |
| The Don Lane Show | 1981 | TV Series | Himself |
| Willie Nelson's 4th of July Celebration | 1979 | Himself | |
| Bob & Ray, Jane, Laraine & Gilda (TV Special) | 1979 | Himself (uncredited) | |
| A Poem Is a Naked Person | 1974 | Documentary | Himself |
| The Concert for Bangladesh | 1972 | Documentary | Himself |
| Disco 2 | 1971 | TV Series | Himself |
| Mad Dogs & Englishmen | 1971 | Documentary | Himself |
| The David Frost Show | 1970 | TV Series | Himself |
| Shindig! | 1964-1965 | TV Series | Himself - Singer / Himself / Pianist |
| The T.A.M.I. Show | 1964 | Documentary | Himself - Pianist in House Band (uncredited) |
Archive Footage
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Twenty Feet from Stardom | 2013 | Documentary | Himself (uncredited) |
| Dolly Parton & Friends: Love Always - Live from Texas | 2009 | Video | Himself - Performer |
| Spectacle: Elvis Costello with... | 2008 | TV Series | Himself |
| Get Up, Stand Up | 2003 | TV Series documentary | Himself |
| Dolly Parton & Friends on the Country Train | 2003 | Video | Himself |
| Joe Cocker: Have a Little Faith | 1996 | Video documentary | Himself |
Nominated Awards
| Year | Award | Ceremony | Nomination | Movie |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Grammy | Grammy Awards | Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals | |
| 1978 | Anthony Asquith Award for Film Music | BAFTA Awards | A Star Is Born (1976) | |
| 1978 | Grammy | Grammy Awards | Best Album of Original Score written for a Motion Picture or Television Special | A Star Is Born (1976) |
Known for movies
The Kids Are All Right (2010)
as Soundtrack
Juno (2007)
as Soundtrack
The Pursuit of Happyness (2006)
as Soundtrack
The Messenger (2009)
as Soundtrack