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Clive Russell

Acting · Born December 7, 1945 · Winchester, Hampshire, England, UK

Clive Russell was raised in Fife, Scotland, from 3 months old. He originally trained as a teacher, but when his drama lecturer resigned and took over a theatre in the provincial town of Bolton, Lancaster, Russell joined him. Russell has been working solely in film and television since 1991.

Movies with Clive Russell

• The Death of Robin Hood (2026) — Elderfather
• Thor: The Dark World (2013) — Tyr
• Sherlock Holmes (2009) — Captain Tanner
• The Last Duel (2021) — King's Uncle
• Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows (2011) — Captain Tanner
• King Arthur (2004) — Lancelot's Father
• The 13th Warrior (1999) — Helfdane (Fat)
• The Wolfman (2010) — MacQueen
• Made of Honor (2008) — Cousin Finlay
• Outlaw King (2018) — Lord Mackinnon of Skye
• The Power of One (1992) — Sgt. Bormann
• Their Finest (2017) — Mr. Starling (uncredited)

TV shows with Clive Russell

• Game of Thrones (2011) — Brynden 'The Blackfish' Tully
• Shetland (2013) — Arthur Mair
• Ripper Street (2012) — Fred Abberline
• Cracker (1993) — Danny
• Boys from the Blackstuff (1982) — Policeman
• Jam and Jerusalem (2006) — Jock
• Rockface (2002) — Dr Gordon Urquhart
• Scully (1984) — Lorry Driver