Executive whose extensive experience with television production began with a stint at MGM-TV. When MGM bought United Artists Corporation in 1981, Russell became vice president of their combined television sales operations. Moving to D.L. Taffner Ltd. in 1983, he later formed his own company, Horizon Entertainment, which soon thereafter merged with Orbis Communications, with Russell heading up their West Coast operations in Los Angeles.Successfully riding the wave of corporate mergers and take-overs, Russell formed a TV-movie production division for Carolco when they acquired Orbis in 1987 and
milestones
Year
Milestone
1972
Began career in the entertainment industry with Paramount Pictures
1978
Joined MGM-TV
1981
Named vice president of MGM/UA television distribution
1983
Became executive vice president of D.L. Taffner Ltd.
1984
Formed his own production company, Horizon Entertainment
