Russell trained as an actor and director at The Kogan Academy of Dramatic Arts in London. As a professional, he has acted in a wide variety of roles in London, Edinburgh, Moscow, and Copenhagen. As well as various films, T.V, and commercials.
As a professional director, credits include Wreck on the 5:25 by Thornton Wilder, Tea by the Sea, that he wrote and directed in 2010. After a hugely successful production of Ibsen’s “Ghosts” in London, he followed up with a production of “The Beach” by Peter Asmussen here in Copenhagen, when as well as directing he played a leading role. The play was voted in the top 5 English language productions for 2013. Russell directed “Oliver!” (The Musical) in both 2016 and 2018 here in Denmark and to great critical and public acclaim. As well as producing various musicals for SceneKunst since 2008.
Having gained a love and understanding of teaching from the late Sam Kogan, a graduate from The Moscow Arts Theatre. Russell continues to teach and spread the joy of theatre both through Scene Kunst and by running workshops for professional actors.
Russell er uddannet skuespiller og instruktør ved The Kogan Academy of Dramatic Arts i London. Som professionel har han optrådt i et væld af roller i både London, Edinburgh, Moskva og København. Samt medvirket i diverse film, TV og reklamer.
Hans arbejde som professionel instruktør inkluderer Wreck on the 5:25 af Thornton Wilder, og Tea by the Sea som han skrev og instruerede i 2010. Efter en utrolig succesfuld produktion as Ibsens ”Ghost” i London, fulgte han op med produktionen af ”The Beach” af Peter Asmussen her i København, hvor han både instruerede samt spillede en hovedrolle. Stykket var i blandt top 5 over engelsksproget produktioner for 2013. Russell instruerede ”Oliver!” (musicalen) i både 2016 og 2018 her i Danmark, som modtog positiv kritik fra både anmeldere og publikum. Derudover har Russell produceret diverse musicals for SceneKunst siden 2008.
Russell har fået en forkærlighed og forståelse for at undervise fra den afdøde Sam Kogan, som var uddannet fra The Moscow Arts Theatre. Russell underviser og spreder fortsat glæden ved teater gennem både SceneKunst og ved at afholde workshops for professionelle skuespillere.