Willy Russell

Willy Russell
Russell in 2003
Russell in 2003
BornWilliam Russell
(1946-08-23) 23 August 1946 (age 78)
Whiston, Lancashire, England
OccupationPlaywright, screenwriter, author, lyricist, composer
Notable works
Spouse
Annie Seagroatt
(m. 1969)
Children3
Website
willyrussell.com

William Russell (born 23 August 1946) is an English dramatist, lyricist and composer. His best known works are Educating Rita, Shirley Valentine, Blood Brothers and Our Day Out.