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Craig Russell was the stage name of Russell Craig Eadie (January 10, 1948-October 30, 1990), a Canadian female impersonator. Jump to: navigation, search January 10 is the 10th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. ... Jump to: navigation, search 1948 is a leap year starting on Thursday (link will take you to calendar). ... October 30 is the 303rd day of the year (304th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 62 days remaining. ... Jump to: navigation, search 1990 is a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Drag queens are performers - usually gay men, sometimes transgendered women - who dress in drag, clothing associated with the female gender, usually highly exaggerated versions thereof. ...


His impersonations included Carol Channing, Bette Davis, Mae West, Barbra Streisand, Tallulah Bankhead, Marlene Dietrich, Bette Midler, Anita Bryant, Peggy Lee and Judy Garland. While performing, he always spoke and sang in the voices of the celebrities he was impersonating. Carol Channing photographed by Carl Van Vechten, 1956 Carol Channing (born January 31, 1921 in Seattle, Washington) is a United States actress whose career was built largely on two roles, Lorelei Lee in Gentlemen Prefer Blondes and Dolly Gallagher Levi in Hello Dolly!. She is easily recognized by her distinctive... This article is about Bette Davis the actress; there is also a singer named Betty Davis. ... MAE-West is a major Internet peering point located in San Jose, California. ... Jump to: navigation, search Barbra Streisand - Guilty Pleasures. ... Jump to: navigation, search Tallulah Bankhead, photographed by Carl Van Vechten, 1934 Tallulah Brockman Bankhead (January 31, 1902 - December 12, 1968) was a United States actress, talk-show host and bonne vivante, born in Huntsville, Alabama. ... Jump to: navigation, search Marlene Dietrich in the 1920s Marie Magdalene Marlene Dietrich (December 27, 1901-May 6, 1992) also known as Maria Magdalena Dietrich was a German actress, entertainer and singer. ... Jump to: navigation, search Bette Midler (born December 1, 1945), is a singer, actress, and comedian. ... Jump to: navigation, search Anita Bryant (born March 25, 1940, in Barnsdall, Oklahoma) is an American singer who made a series of television commercials for Florida orange juice. ... Jump to: navigation, search Peggy Lee (May 26, 1920 – January 21, 2002) was an American popular music singer. ... Jump to: navigation, search Judy Garland, circa 1943. ...


As a teenager, Russell became president of Mae West's fan club, and briefly worked and lived in Los Angeles as West's secretary. He eventually returned to Toronto, where he moved in with Margaret Gibson and worked as a hairdresser while pursuing his career as a stage performer. By 1971, he was a regular performer in Toronto gay clubs and had a burgeoning international following. This article is about the largest city in California. ... Motto: Diversity Our Strength Map of Ontario Counties, Toronto being red Area: 641 sq. ... Margaret Gibson (born 1948) is a Canadian novelist and short story writer who lives in Toronto, Ontario. ... Jump to: navigation, search 1971 is a common year starting on Friday (click for link to calendar). ...


In 1977, Russell starred in the film Outrageous!, based on a short story written by Gibson about their time as roommates. Jump to: navigation, search 1977 was a common year starting on Saturday (the link is to a full 1977 calendar). ... Outrageous! is a Canadian comedy film, released in 1977. ...


Although he publicly identified as gay rather than bisexual, Russell married his close friend Lori Jenkins in 1982. They remained married until his death in 1990 of a stroke related to complications from AIDS. Jump to: navigation, search This article needs to be cleaned up to conform to a higher standard of quality. ... In human sexuality, bisexuality describes people who are sexually and/or romantically attracted to both males and females. ... Jump to: navigation, search 1982 is a common year starting on Friday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Jump to: navigation, search 1990 is a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Jump to: navigation, search The Red Ribbon is the global symbol for solidarity with HIV positive people and those living with AIDS. The Red Ribbon made its public debut when host Jeremy Irons wore it during the 1991 Tony Awards. ...



 
 

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