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William D. Russell

William D. Russell

Known For Directing
Birthday May 01, 1908
Died Apr 02, 1968 (59)
Birthplace Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
Popularity 0.6 (history)
Updated Aug 05, 2024
Entry Date Apr 25, 2024
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Biography

William D. Russell was an American film and television director. Born in Indianapolis, Indiana on April 30, 1908, he began his Hollywood career with the 1945 film Hollywood Victory Caravan. His career in film ended with his last film, 1951's Best of the Badmen. In the early fifties he began directin ... g for television with Screen Gems, and his many credits include episodes of Father Knows Best (he was with the show from 1954 to 1956), Dennis the Menace, Perry Mason, Hazel, Bewitched, the Farmer's Daughter and Family Affair. Russell was nominated for three Emmys, first for You Are There in 1953, second for the Farmer's Daughter in 1964, and later for Family Affair in 1967. His directorial career ended shortly before his death in April 1968.

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Filmography

The Biscuit Eater

The Biscuit Eater

1940

as Field Judge (uncredited)

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Best of the Badmen

Best of the Badmen

1951

Director

The Green Promise

The Green Promise

1949

Director

Bride for Sale

Bride for Sale

1949

Director

The Sainted Sisters

The Sainted Sisters

1948

Director

Ladies' Man

Ladies' Man

1947

Director

Dear Ruth

Dear Ruth

1947

Director

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Television Credits

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