Gordon Russell (writer)
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BornAugust 15, 1929
Salem, Massachusetts, U.S.[1]
DiedJanuary 19, 1981 (aged 51)[1]
New York City, U.S.[1]
OccupationTelevision writer
SpouseMerri Russell
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]
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]
