Russel has worked extensively as an actor and writer – in film, theatre and television. As an actor, his many television roles include his award winning portrayal of a mentally disabled water diviner in Thicker than Water , and leading roles in Heroes , The Big Time , Louis Motors , Big Okes , and Fishy Feshuns . He writes for and has a recurring role on the popular “Madam and Eve”. He’s currently to be seen in Hallmark’s Mini Series “ The Poseidon Adventure ” and “ Snitch ” on M–Net. He’s recently completed “ Coup ” for the BBC, and “ Jozi–H ” for Canadian Television.

His film work includes Bravo Two Zero for BBC Films, Inside Out , Jock of the Bushveld , Danger Zone , Zulu on my Stoep , Dead Easy , and most recently “ Avenger ” for Warner Bros, and “ Lullabye ” for Darryl James Roodt.

Among his many stage roles, he has been seen in Lanford Wilson’s Burn This , for which he received a Best supporting actor award, Another Country , Midsummer Night’s Dream , Boys Next Door , Lisbon Traviata , Oleanna , Love! Valour! Compassion! , Popcorn , Crashing the Night , Waiting for Godot , The Tale of the Allergist’s Wife , and David Mamet’s play “ Romance ” for which he received a 2007 Naledi nomination as best supporting actor. His most recent role was playing Dudley Moore in the World Premiere of “ Good Evening ”