Actor / Actress
Biography
Russell Craig Mael is an American singer, songwriter and record producer best known as the lead singer and occasional songwriter for the band Sparks which he formed in 1971 with his elder brother, keyboardist and main songwriter Ron Mael.
Russell Mael is known for work in acting across film and television. New Release currently presents 28 verified screen credits connected to this profile. Selected work includes Taratata - Hommage spécial à Catherine Ringer (2026), My Way (2024), The Sparks Brothers (2021), Berlin Live (2011), Gilmore Girls (2000), Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2003), NPR Tiny Desk Concerts (2008), Sacrée soirée (1987). The recorded credits span 1965 to 2026, including 19 movies and 9 TV shows. The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles. This profile is updated as additional verified information becomes available.
Profile details
Known forActing
Movies19
TV shows9
Active years represented1965–2026
Place of birthLos Angeles, California, USA
Also known as
Sparks · 러셀 멜
Known for
MovieTaratata - Hommage spécial à Catherine Ringer
MovieMy Way
MovieThe Sparks Brothers
TV ShowBerlin Live
TV ShowGilmore Girls
TV ShowJimmy Kimmel Live!
TV ShowNPR Tiny Desk Concerts
TV ShowSacrée soirée
TV ShowLe monde est à vous
TV ShowNever Mind the Buzzcocks
MovieAnnette
TV ShowRock Concert
MovieDamsel
MovieThe Forbidden Room
MovieRollercoaster
MovieThe Big T.N.T. Show
MovieGlam Rock at the BBC
MovieThe Becomers
MovieGorillaz Tottenham Hotspur Stadium documentary
TV ShowThe Mersey Pirate
MovieSparks au château d'Hérouville
MovieSparks: Don Kirschner's Rock Concert 1974
MovieSparks - Primavera Sound 2023
MovieSparks - Dee Vee Dee
MovieSparks - Live in London
MovieWhat the Hell Is It This Time? Sparks: Live in London
MovieWho Is Lun*na Menoh?
MovieSparks - Lil Beethoven Live in Stockholm