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Russell Mael

Bio: Russell Craig Mael is an American singer, songwriter and record producer best known as the lead singer and occasional songwriter for the band Sparks which he formed in 1971 with his elder brother, keyboardist and main songwriter Ron Mael.
Born: Tue, Oct 05 1948
Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, USA
Russell Mael is 76 years old
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Poster of The Becomers
The Becomers
Russell Mael was
75 in The Becomers
as 'Narrator (voice)'.
Fri, Aug 23 2024
Poster of My Way
My Way
Russell Mael was
75 in My Way
as 'Self'.
Thu, May 16 2024
Poster of Sparks: Glastonbury 2023
Sparks: Glastonbury 2023
Russell Mael was
74 in Sparks: Glastonbury 2023
as 'Self'.
Fri, Jun 23 2023
Poster of Sparks - Primavera Sound 2023
Sparks - Primavera Sound 2023
Russell Mael was
74 in Sparks - Primavera Sound 2023
as 'Self'.
Fri, Jun 02 2023
Poster of Sparks au château d'Hérouville
Sparks au château d'Hérouville
Russell Mael was
74 in Sparks au château d'Hérouville
as 'Self'.
Fri, Feb 10 2023
Poster of What the Hell Is It This Time? Sparks: Live in London
What the Hell Is It This Time? Sparks: Live in London
Russell Mael was
72 in What the Hell Is It This Time? Sparks: Live in London
as 'Himself'.
Tue, Aug 03 2021
Poster of Annette
Annette
Russell Mael was
72 in Annette
as 'Jet Pilot'.
Wed, Jul 07 2021
Poster of The Sparks Brothers
The Sparks Brothers
Russell Mael was
72 in The Sparks Brothers
as 'Self'.
Fri, Jun 18 2021
Poster of Who Is Lun*na Menoh?
Who Is Lun*na Menoh?
Russell Mael was
72 in Who Is Lun*na Menoh?
as 'Self'.
Fri, Mar 05 2021
Poster of Sparks: One for the Ages
Sparks: One for the Ages
Russell Mael was
71 in Sparks: One for the Ages
as 'Sparks (voice)'.
Fri, Mar 27 2020
Poster of Damsel
Damsel
Russell Mael was
69 in Damsel
as 'Prairie Crooner'.
Fri, Jun 22 2018
Poster of Glam Rock at the BBC
Glam Rock at the BBC
Russell Mael was
68 in Glam Rock at the BBC
as 'Self - Sparks (archive footage)'.
Fri, Sep 15 2017
Poster of The Forbidden Room
The Forbidden Room
Russell Mael was
67 in The Forbidden Room
as 'The Faceless Crooner (voice)'.
Wed, Oct 07 2015
Poster of The Magnificent Tati
The Magnificent Tati
Russell Mael was
60 in The Magnificent Tati
as 'Self'.
Fri, Jul 17 2009
Poster of Sparks - Dee Vee Dee
Sparks - Dee Vee Dee
Russell Mael was
59 in Sparks - Dee Vee Dee
as 'Self'.
Mon, Nov 26 2007
Poster of Sparks - Lil Beethoven Live in Stockholm
Sparks - Lil Beethoven Live in Stockholm
Russell Mael was
56 in Sparks - Lil Beethoven Live in Stockholm
as 'Self'.
Sat, Jan 01 2005
Poster of Sparks - Live in London
Sparks - Live in London
Russell Mael was
51 in Sparks - Live in London
as 'Self'.
Sat, Jan 01 2000
Poster of Rollercoaster
Rollercoaster
Russell Mael was
28 in Rollercoaster
as 'Self - Sparks (uncredited)'.
Fri, Jun 10 1977
Poster of The Big T.N.T. Show
The Big T.N.T. Show
Russell Mael was
17 in The Big T.N.T. Show
as 'Self (uncredited)'.
Wed, Dec 22 1965
Poster of Sparks - Don Kirschner's Rock Concert 1974
Sparks - Don Kirschner's Rock Concert 1974
Russell Mael will be
76+ in Sparks - Don Kirschner's Rock Concert 1974
as 'Self'.
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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Berlin Live
Berlin Live
Russell Mael was
62+ in Berlin Live
as 'Self - Spanks - Performer'.
First Air Date
Sat, May 07 2011
Poster of NPR Tiny Desk Concerts
NPR Tiny Desk Concerts
Russell Mael was
59+ in NPR Tiny Desk Concerts
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Tue, Apr 22 2008
Poster of Gilmore Girls
Gilmore Girls
Russell Mael was
52+ in Gilmore Girls
as 'Bohemian Troubadour'.
First Air Date
Thu, Oct 05 2000
Poster of Never Mind the Buzzcocks
Never Mind the Buzzcocks
Russell Mael was
48+ in Never Mind the Buzzcocks
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Tue, Nov 12 1996
Poster of Le monde est à vous
Le monde est à vous
Russell Mael was
38+ in Le monde est à vous
as 'Self - Sparks'.
First Air Date
Sun, Sep 13 1987
Poster of Rock Concert
Rock Concert
Russell Mael was
24+ in Rock Concert
as 'Self - Sparks'.
First Air Date
Thu, Sep 27 1973