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Brenda Russell(I)

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  • Actress
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Brenda Russell
Brenda Russell was born on 8 April 1949 in Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA. She is a composer and actress, known for Highlander II: The Quickening (1991), The Color Purple (2023) and Bad Company (2002). She was previously married to Brian Russell.
BornApril 8, 1949
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BornApril 8, 1949
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    • Awards
      • 5 nominations total

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    Known for

    Sean Connery and Christopher Lambert in Highlander II: The Quickening (1991)
    Highlander II: The Quickening
    4.2
    • Soundtrack
    • 1991
    Taraji P. Henson, Fantasia Barrino, and Danielle Brooks in The Color Purple (2023)
    The Color Purple
    6.8
    • Music Department
    • 2023
    Promotional Poster
    Bad Company
    5.6
    • Soundtrack
    • 2002
    Denzel Washington in John Q (2002)
    John Q
    7.1
    • Soundtrack
    • 2002

    Credits

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    Composer

    • Ariana Grande: The Way (Live from London) (2023)
      Ariana Grande: The Way (Live from London)
      8.2
      Music Video
      • Composer
      • 2023
    • The Color Purple Audio Experience: A Benefit for Black Womxn (2021)
      The Color Purple Audio Experience: A Benefit for Black Womxn
      Podcast Series
      • musical score by
      • 2021
    • Ariana Grande in Ariana Grande Feat. Mac Miller: The Way (2013)
      Ariana Grande Feat. Mac Miller: The Way
      6.3
      Music Video
      • Composer
      • 2013
    • Flo Rida: I Cry (2012)
      Flo Rida: I Cry
      7.7
      Music Video
      • Composer
      • 2012
    • Brenda Russell in Brenda Russell: Walkin' in New York (2001)
      Brenda Russell: Walkin' in New York
      Music Video
      • Composer
      • 2001
    • The Jazz Channel Presents Brenda Russell (2001)
      The Jazz Channel Presents Brenda Russell
      Video
      • Composer
      • 2001
    • Donna Summer in Donna Summer Endless Summer (1994)
      Donna Summer Endless Summer
      Video
      • Composer (segment "Dinner With Gershwin")
      • 1994
    • Brenda Russell in Brenda Russell: No Time for Time (1993)
      Brenda Russell: No Time for Time
      Music Video
      • Composer
      • 1993
    • Brenda Russell: Kiss Me with the Wind
      Music Video
      • Composer
      • 1990
    • Oleta Adams: Get Here (1990)
      Oleta Adams: Get Here
      Music Video
      • Composer
      • 1990
    • Brenda Russell: Stop Running Away
      Music Video
      • Composer
      • 1990
    • Brenda Russell: Get Here
      Music Video
      • Composer
      • 1988
    • Brenda Russell in Brenda Russell: Piano in the Dark (B&W Version) (1988)
      Brenda Russell: Piano in the Dark (B&W Version)
      5.9
      Music Video
      • Composer
      • 1988
    • Brenda Russell in Brenda Russell: Gravity (1988)
      Brenda Russell: Gravity
      Music Video
      • Composer
      • 1988
    • Brenda Russell in Brenda Russell: Piano in the Dark (Color Version) (1988)
      Brenda Russell: Piano in the Dark (Color Version)
      5.7
      Music Video
      • Composer
      • 1988

    Actress

    • Brenda Russell in Brenda Russell: Walkin' in New York (2001)
      Brenda Russell: Walkin' in New York
      Music Video
      • Brenda Russell
      • 2001
    • Promo Poster
      Liberty Heights
      7.0
      • Singer
      • 1999
    • Brenda Russell in Brenda Russell: No Time for Time (1993)
      Brenda Russell: No Time for Time
      Music Video
      • Brenda Russell
      • 1993
    • Various Artists: Yakety Yak (Take It Back) (1991)
      Various Artists: Yakety Yak (Take It Back)
      6.9
      Music Video
      • Brenda Russell
      • 1991
    • Voices That Care: Voices That Care (1991)
      Voices That Care: Voices That Care
      3.7
      Music Video
      • Brenda Russell
      • 1991
    • Brenda Russell: Kiss Me with the Wind
      Music Video
      • Brenda Russell
      • 1990
    • Brenda Russell: Stop Running Away
      Music Video
      • Brenda Russell
      • 1990
    • Brenda Russell: Get Here
      Music Video
      • Brenda Russell
      • 1988
    • Brenda Russell in Brenda Russell: Piano in the Dark (B&W Version) (1988)
      Brenda Russell: Piano in the Dark (B&W Version)
      5.9
      Music Video
      • Brenda Russell
      • 1988
    • Brenda Russell in Brenda Russell: Gravity (1988)
      Brenda Russell: Gravity
      Music Video
      • Brenda Russell
      • 1988
    • Brenda Russell in Brenda Russell: Piano in the Dark (Color Version) (1988)
      Brenda Russell: Piano in the Dark (Color Version)
      5.7
      Music Video
      • Brenda Russell
      • 1988
    • American Hot Wax (1978)
      American Hot Wax
      6.9
      • Member of The Delights
      • 1978

    Music Department

    • Taraji P. Henson, Fantasia Barrino, and Danielle Brooks in The Color Purple (2023)
      The Color Purple
      6.8
      • music and lyrics by
      • 2023
    • Cheryl Ladd: Think It Over
      7.8
      Music Video
      • backing vocals
      • written by
      • 1978

    Personal details

    • Official site
      • Official Site
    • Alternative names
      • Brenda Gordon
    • Born
      • April 8, 1949
      • Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
    • Spouse
      • Brian RussellSeptember 14, 1974 - 1978 (divorced, 1 child)
    • Children
      • Lindsay Walker
    • Parents
        Gus Gordon
    • Other works
      Album: Brenda Russell
    • Publicity listings
      • 1 Pictorial

    Did you know

    • Trivia
      Singer/songwriter/keyboardist. Recorded with former husband Brian Russell (b. 1944) as Brian and Brenda. Together they hosted the Toronto based TV show, "Music Machine".
    • Quotes
      You have an opportunity to really suss out a good song and a bad song over several years. I have this analogy, that a song is like a boyfriend; if it lasts 6 months, it could be okay.

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