William D. Russell
Profile info
Known forDirecting
GenderMale
Birthday1 May 1908
Died2 April 1968 (age 59)
Place of birthIndianapolis, Indiana, USA
Known credits23
Biography
William D. Russell was an American film and television director. Born in Indianapolis, Indiana on April 30, 1908, he began his Hollywood career with the 1945 film Hollywood Victory Caravan. His career in film ended with his last film, 1951's Best of the Badmen. In the early fifties he began directing for television with Screen Gems, and his many credits include episodes of Father Knows Best (he was with the show from 1954 to 1956), Dennis the Menace, Perry Mason, Hazel, Bewitched, the Farmer's Daughter and Family Affair. Russell was nominated for three Emmys, first for You Are There in 1953, s…
Gentle Ben
1967 · Director
Family Affair
1966 · Director
Bewitched
1964 · Director
The Farmer's Daughter
1963 · Director
Grindl
1963 · Director
Hazel
1961 · Director
Dennis the Menace
1959 · Director
Perry Mason
1957 · Director
Perry Mason
1957 · Producer
The Eve Arden Show
1957 · Director
The 20th Century Fox Hour
1955 · Director
Gunsmoke
1955 · Director
Damon Runyon Theater
1955 · Director
Father Knows Best
1954 · Director
Boss Lady
1952 · Director
Best of the Badmen
1951 · Director
Bride for Sale
1949 · Director
The Green Promise
1949 · Director
The Sainted Sisters
1948 · Director
Dear Ruth
1947 · Director
Ladies' Man
1947 · Director
Our Hearts Were Growing Up
1946 · Director
Hollywood Victory Caravan
1945 · Director
The Biscuit Eater
1940 · Field Judge (uncredited)
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