Ken Russell
Directing
Born: 1927-07-03 · Southampton, Hampshire, England, UK
Died: 2011-11-27
Biography
Henry Kenneth Alfred "Ken" Russell (3 July 1927 – 27 November 2011) was an English film director. He is known for his pioneering work in television and film, and for his controversial style. He has been criticized as being over-obsessed with sexuality and the church. His subject matter is often about famous composers, or based on other works of art which he adapts loosely. Russell began directing for the BBC, where he did creative adaptations of composers' lives which were unusual for the time.
🎬 Movies (30)
Twiggy
2025
(archival footage)
The Who: One Band's Explosive Story
2022
Self (archive footage)
Kitsune
2016
Thanks
Director of Devils
2012
Self
Ken Russell: A Bit of a Devil
2012
Self (archive footage)
The Devils Original on-set footage
2012
Mr. Nice
2010
Russell Miegs
The Aristofrogs
2010
Boudica Bites Back
2009
Director
A Kitten for Hitler
2007
Director
10 Best Elgar
2007
Self (archive footage)
Watch the Birdie
2007
Director
The Real Blue Nuns
2006
Self
Trapped Ashes
2006
Director
Brothers of the Head
2006
Himself
Charlotte Brontë Enters the Big Brother House
2006
Director
Colour Me Kubrick
2005
The Man In Nightgown
The Miners' Picnic by Ken Russell
2005
Director
Revenge of the Elephant Man
2004
Director
100 Greatest Sexy Moments
2003
Self
Celebrity Naked Ambition
2003
Self - Contributor
The Fall of the Louse of Usher
2002
Director
Hell on Earth: The Desecration & Resurrection of The Devils
2002
Self
Elgar: Fantasy of a Composer on a Bicycle
2002
Director
The Real Oliver Reed
2000
Self
Lion's Mouth
2000
Director
Dogboys
1998
Director
In Search of the English Folk Song
1997
Director
Vem Var Dracula
1996
Self
Tales of Erotica
1996
Director
📺 TV Shows (10)
Agatha Christie's Marple
2004
Rev Caleb Dane Calthrop
Waking the Dead
2001
Gerry Raistrick
Celebrity Big Brother
2001
Self
Frank Stubbs Promotes
1993
Self
Lady Chatterley
1993
Director
Plunder
1990
The South Bank Show
1978
Director
Clouds of Glory
1978
Director
Omnibus
1967
Self
Six
1964
Director