Gordon Russell (writer)
Gordon Russell | |
|---|---|
| Born | August 15, 1929 Salem, Massachusetts, U.S.[1] |
| Died | January 19, 1981 (aged 51)[1] New York City, U.S.[1] |
| Occupation | Television writer |
| Spouse | Merri Russell |
| Children | 4 |
| Parent | Janet Russell |
Gordon Russell (August 15, 1929 – January 19, 1981) was an American daytime soap opera writer.[1]
Career
A former actor, Russell wrote for several daytime soap operas, including Dark Shadows, The Doctors and A Time For Us. He was hired by the network to write the serial General Hospital but died before he began writing that program.
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
References
- ^ a b c d e "Gordon Russell, TV Writer, Dies; 'One Life to Live' Among Credits". The New York Times. January 22, 1981.
- ^ "Sam Hall, Soap Opera Writer for 'Dark Shadows' and 'One Life to Live,' Dies at 93". The Hollywood Reporter. 30 September 2014.