Gordon Russell (writer)
Gordon Russell (August 15, 1929 – January 19, 1981) was an American daytime soap opera writer.[1]
Gordon Russell | |
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| Born | August 15, 1929 |
| Died | January 19, 1981 (aged 51)[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 |
Career
A former actor, Russell wrote for several daytime soaps, including The Doctors, Dark Shadows, and A Time For Us.
He is best known for a long run as the writer of One Life to Live, which began in 1971 and lasted until his death.[1] He frequently collaborated with writer Sam Hall, and they worked together on both Dark Shadows and One Life to Live.[2]
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 |
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