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By Adder Lovelace

Updated 29 March 2023

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Australian film director

Russell Mulcahy is ...

Alive

Born	23 June 1953 in Melbourne
Age	69 years

Sex or gender	male
Country of citizenship	Australia
Occupation	film director and screenwriter
Notable work	Highlander
Educated at	Corrimal High School

About Russell Mulcahy

Russell Mulcahy is a visionary Australian film director who has left an indelible mark on the world of cinema. Born on June 23, 1953, in Melbourne, Mulcahy grew up with a passion for music and film. He began his career as a music video director, creating iconic videos for artists such as Duran Duran, Elton John, and Queen.

In 1984, Mulcahy made his feature film debut with the cult classic "Razorback," a horror film set in the Australian outback. He followed this up with the action-packed "Highlander" in 1986, which became a pop culture phenomenon and spawned several sequels and a television series.

Mulcahy continued to push the boundaries of filmmaking with visually stunning films such as "The Shadow" and "Resurrection," as well as the critically acclaimed TV series "Teen Wolf" and "Queer as Folk."

Despite facing setbacks and challenges throughout his career, Mulcahy has remained a true artist, always striving to create something new and innovative. His work has influenced countless filmmakers and continues to inspire audiences around the world.

References:

- "Russell Mulcahy: The Director's Cut" documentary, directed by Kimble Rendall (2003)

- "Highlander: The Making of the Movie" documentary, directed by Andrew Abbott (2001)

- "Russell Mulcahy: The Man Behind the Movies" interview with Mulcahy by Mark Kermode (2015)