Craig Russell

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Craig Russell

Country

Canada

Birth - Death

1948 - 1990

Occupation

Entertainment

Description

Female impersonator and cult figure, notable for his award-winning role in the film 'Outrageous' (1977, Silver Bear - Berlin Film Festival), which made him an international star, and the sequal 'Too Outrageous' (1987). His celebrity impersonations included Carol Channing, Bette Davis, Mae West, Barbra Streisand, Tallulah Bankhead, Marlene Dietrich, Bette Midler, Anita Bryant, Shirley Bassey, Peggy Lee and Judy Garland. Real name was Russell Craig. Died from AIDS.

Further Reading/Research

• https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0751088/
• https://www.cbc.ca/arts/go-back-in-time-to-meet-craig-russell-canada-s-first-drag-superstar-in-from-the-vaults-1.4916504
• https://www.dailyxtra.com/craig-russell-she-will-be-missed-46785

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