Craig Russell

Biography

Craig Russell was a Canadian female impersonator and actor born on January 10, 1948, in Toronto. As a teenager, he became president of Mae West's fan club, which led to a brief stint as her secretary in Los Angeles before returning to Toronto to pursue his stage career. He won the Silver Bear for Best Actor at the 28th Berlin International Film Festival for his role in Outrageous! (1977), cementing his international recognition.