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Clive Russell is a film actor, stage actor and television actor, born on December 7, 1945 in Reeth, United Kingdom. That puts Clive Russell at 80 years old in 2026. Education on record includes Buckhaven High School.
My Take
Clive Russell is the kind of actor I treasure: not a leading man but a face that anchors a scene the moment he appears. From Brynden Tully in Game of Thrones to Abberline in Ripper Street and Lovat in Outlander, he brings a weathered, granite gravity that younger actors simply cannot fake. Born in 1945 and working across film, stage and television for decades, he embodies the craftsman ethos I admire most, the player who serves the story rather than his own ego. I find his quiet, dependable presence far more memorable than flashier stars.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Clive Russell
- Name (Japanese)
- クライヴ・ラッセル
- Reading
- くらいゔ・らっせる
- Born
- December 7, 1945 (age 80)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Sagittarius / Rooster
- Origin
- Reeth, United Kingdom
- Occupation
- film actor / stage actor / television actor / director / politician
2. Background
- High school
- Buckhaven High School
3. Links
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Clive Russell born?
Born December 7, 1945 (age 80).
Where is Clive Russell from?
Clive Russell is from Reeth, United Kingdom.
What does Clive Russell do?
Clive Russell works as film actor, stage actor, television actor, director, politician.
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