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Willy Russell Biography

Birth Name:Willy Russell

Birth Place:Whiston, Lancashire, England, United Kingdom

Profession Writer, Soundtrack, Actor, Music department

Awards

  • 1984Oscar-Best Writing, Screenplay Based on Material from Another Medium: nominated
  • 1984BAFTA Film Award-Best Screenplay - Adapted: nominated
  • 1984Golden Globe-Best Screenplay - Motion Picture: nominated
  • 1990BAFTA Film Award-Best Screenplay - Adapted: nominated
  • 1990Evening Standard British Film Award-Best Screenplay: winner