Albert Russell (director)

Albert Russell
Born
Albert E. Lerche

(1890-08-02)August 2, 1890
DiedMarch 4, 1929(1929-03-04) (aged 38)
Occupation(s)Director, screenwriter, actor
Years active1912–1923
SpouseVola Vale (m.1918–div.1926)
Children1
RelativesWilliam Russell

Albert Russell (Born Albert E. Lerche; August 2, 1890 – March 4, 1929) was an American director, screenwriter and actor of the silent era. He directed 18 films between 1919 and 1923. He also wrote for five screenplays between 1916 and 1921.

He was born in New York, New York, and died from pneumonia in Los Angeles, California. His brother was actor William Russell,[1] who died two weeks earlier from pneumonia.

  1. ^ Katchmer, George A. (September 22, 2009). A Biographical Dictionary of Silent Film Western Actors and Actresses. McFarland. ISBN 9780786446933. Retrieved April 20, 2019 – via Google Books.