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Toronto Craig Russell (pseud., of […]

When

1970

Description

Toronto Craig Russell (pseud., of Russell Craig Eadie) made his debut as an impersonator of famous female stars in gay establishments such as Club 511 and Club Manatee. By 1972 Russell was touring Canada and the United States with his one-person show. His international stardom was confirmed by 1977 with the release of the film Outrageous, which showcased his talents. A sequel, Too Outrageous, was released ten years later. Craig Russell died from AIDS-related complications in 1990.

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Club ManateeClub 511Toronto

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Russell Craig Eadie

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Too OutrageousOutrageous

All Citations

" Craig Russell " vertical file, Canadian Lesbian and Gay Archives, Toronto.Martin Knelman, "His Majesty the Queens," Canadian Magazine, 15 October 1977, pp. 18, 21