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Willy Russell

British dramatist, lyricist and composer · United Kingdom · On the map · Writers · Born 1947 · age 79

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

Willy Russell is read about 104 times a day, in 13 languages.

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Honorary Master of Arts1983
Laurence Olivier Awards

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Country
United Kingdom
Category
Writers
Type
Writer / Author
Status
Living
Dates
Born 1947 · age 79

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