About

Known credits:
10
Birthday:
1908-05-01
Place of birth:
Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
Website:
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William D. Russell

Overview

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 directing 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.

Known for

Acting
1940 The Biscuit Eater Actor Field Judge (uncredited) 59
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Directing
1951 Best of the Badmen Directing Director 59
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1949 Bride for Sale Directing Director 59
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1949 The Green Promise Directing Director 59
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1948 The Sainted Sisters Directing Director 59
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1947 Dear Ruth Directing Director 59
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1947 Ladies' Man Directing Director N/A
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1946 Our Hearts Were Growing Up Directing Director 59
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1945 Hollywood Victory Caravan Directing Director 58
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Production
1957 Perry Mason Production Producer 73
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