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Russell Craig Eadie (January 10, 1948 – October 31, 1990), better known by his stage name Craig Russell, was a Canadian female impersonator and actor. [1] Early life and career. Born in Toronto, [2] Russell became president of Mae West 's fan club as a teenager, and he briefly worked and lived in Los Angeles as her secretary.
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Nov 18, 2020 · 30 years ago, we lost one of the most fabulous entertainers Canada has ever birthed: Craig Russell. An actor and female impersonator (he disliked the label "drag queen," although his...
Jun 21, 2021 · In 1982, decades before drag became mainstream, female impersonator Craig Russell surprised everyone with a new role: husband.
Nov 22, 2018 · Craig Russell emerged out of the Toronto gay scene of the 1970s to become arguably the first drag superstar our country has exported, performing around the world in shows that often focused on...
A worldwide superstar decades before RuPaul. Allysin Chaynes on Craig Russell | Super Queeroes. “Thank you Craig Russell for being an absolutely incredible, influential, amazing Canadian...
Jun 24, 2017 · Craig Russell was a female impressionist. He performed the likes of Judy Garland, Tallulah Bankhead, Ella Fitzgerald and Bette Midler, among others. Starting in Toronto gay venues in the late...
Nov 4, 2020 · Brian Bradley was just 13-years-old when he first heard about Craig Russell, one of the greatest female impressionists of the 20th century, the quintessential Canadian drag queen.