Acting
Russell Mael
Born October 5, 1948 · Los Angeles, California, USA (age 77)
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.
Known For
Annette · 2021Annette
★ 6.72021
MovieDramaRomance
In present-day Los Angeles, controversial stand-up comedian Henry McHenry and internationally renowned opera singer Ann Defrasnoux form the façade of a happy couple in the spotlight. Ann gives birth to a baby girl named Annette, who possesses an exceptional gift that will change all of their lives forever.
Knock Off · 1998Knock Off
★ 5.41998
MovieActionCrime
A fashion designer and his CIA agent business partner must join forces to stop a group of terrorists from smuggling explosives in counterfeit jeans during the handover of Hong Kong.
Damsel · 2018Damsel
★ 5.32018
MovieWesternDrama
Oregon, a small town near the sea, around 1870. Henry, a grieving man who aspires to preach as a way to overcome his unfortunate past, reunites with eccentric pioneer Samuel Alabaster, who has hired him to officiate at his marriage to the precious Penelope. What Henry ignores is that both must embark on a dangerous journey through the inhospitable wilderness to meet her.
Bad Manners · 1984Bad Manners
★ 5.91984
MovieComedy
Four teens on the run from an orphanage spring a fellow orphan recently adopted by a rich family, then trash the whole house.
It's Not Me · 2024It's Not Me
★ 7.02024
MovieDramaDocumentary
This free-form film is a self-portrait, which revisits more than 40 years of the author’s filmography and questions the major stations of his life, while capturing the political tremors of the time.
The Forbidden Room · 2015The Forbidden Room
★ 5.62015
MovieComedy
A submarine crew, a feared pack of forest bandits, a famous surgeon, and a battalion of child soldiers all get more than they bargained for as they wend their way toward progressive ideas on life and love.
An Entirely MAD! Conversation With Rob Brydon & Sparks · 2025An Entirely MAD! Conversation With Rob Brydon & Sparks
2025
MovieDocumentaryMusic
In celebration of the release of Sparks’ 28th album, ‘MAD!’, Ron and Russell Mael will join actor, presenter and comedian Rob Brydon for an in-person evening that promises to be insightful and illuminating, containing fresh perspectives on a career that has spanned in excess of five decades. “I still have the cassette of Propaganda, a present on my ninth birthday. Since then Sparks have held a very special place in my heart. They are the epitome of creativity and musicality. I am so looking forward to meeting them and having a MAD! discussion.” - Rob Brydon. “As we’ve never had the honor of meeting British Royalty, we are extremely excited to be in discussion with Rob Brydon, MBE and, incidentally, one of the funniest people alive.” - Ron Mael and Russell Mael.
The Becomers · 2024The Becomers
★ 3.82024
MovieScience FictionComedy
A romantic tale of two body-swapping aliens trying to find their place on this big, dumb planet.

