Craig Russell revolutionized Canadian drag, and he finally has the outrageous biography he deserves
Brian Bradley s new book is an extensive look at the life of Russell and his unlikely marriage to Lori Jenkins.
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Brian Bradley s new book is an extensive look at the life of Russell and his unlikely marriage to Lori Jenkins
Posted: Nov 18, 2020 4:00 PM ET | Last Updated: November 18, 2020
Craig Russell in 1988, two years before his death.(Gene Mascardelli)
Queeries is a weekly column by CBC Arts producer Peter Knegt that queries LGBTQ art, culture and/or identity through a personal lens.
30 years ago, we lost one of the most fabulous entertainers Canada has ever birthed: Craig Russell. An actor and female impersonator (he disliked the label drag queen, although his influence on the drag that would come after him is considerable), we here at CBC Arts have honoured the legacy of Russell multiple times. I wrote a piece looking back at the impact of his 1977 fil