Russ Kunkel Net Worth
Publish date: 2024-05-17
Russ Kunkel net worth is
$19 Million
Russ Kunkel Wiki: Salary, Married, Wedding, Spouse, Family
Russell "Russ" Kunkel (September 1, 1948) is an American drummer and producer who has worked as a session musician with many well-known artists, including Bob Dylan, James Taylor, Neil Young, Stevie Nicks, Carole King, Jackson Browne, Linda Ronstadt, Joe Walsh, and Glenn Frey.Kunkel was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. In the 1970s, Kunkel worked so frequently with bassist Leland Sklar, guitarist Danny Kortchmar, and keyboardist Craig Doerge that they eventually became known as "The Section" and recorded three albums under that name between 1972 and 1977.Kunkel had a cameo as doomed drummer Eric "Stumpy Joe" Childs in the 1984 film This Is Spinal Tap.Kunkel was engaged to Carly Simon from 1985–86 and married the singer Nicolette Larson in 1990. They had a daughter, Elsie May Larson-Kunkel. He was previously married to Leah Kunkel, younger sister of Cass Elliot, and together they raised Elliot's daughter, Owen Vanessa. They have a son, Nathaniel, an Emmy Award winning sound engineer.In 2010 Kunkel joined the Troubadour Reunion Tour supporting James Taylor and Carole King. | Full Name | Russ Kunkel |
| Net Worth | $19 Million |
| Date Of Birth | September 27, 1948 |
| Place Of Birth | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA |
| Profession | Actor, Drummer, Music Producer, Session musician, Film Score Composer |
| Nationality | American |
| Spouse | Nicolette Larson |
| Children | Nathaniel Kunkel, Elsie May Larson-Kunkel |
| Nicknames | Russ Kunkel, Kunkel, Russ |
| IMDB | http://imdb.com/name/nm0475214 |
| Music Groups | The Section |
| Movies | Funny People, Smooth Talk, Certain Fury, This Is Spinal Tap |
| Star Sign | Virgo |
Music Department
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|
| Darling Companion | 2012 | musician: drums | |
| TMNT | 2007 | musician: drums / musician: featured drums | |
| Clockstoppers | 2002 | musician: drums | |
| Dr. T & the Women | 2000 | musician: drums | |
| The Unknown Cyclist | 1998 | performer: drums and percussion | |
| Catwalk | 1992-1993 | TV Series music - 8 episodes | |
| Straight Talk | 1992 | musician: drums - uncredited | |
| Arachnophobia | 1990 | music arranger: songs / musician: drums | |
| Road House | 1989 | musician: drums | |
| Heartburn | 1986 | music producer / music recordist | |
| Certain Fury | 1985 | music producer | |
| Coast to Coast | 1980 | musician: drums | |
Soundtrack
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|
| The Unknown Cyclist | 1998 | writer: "Just When Blues" | |
| Moment by Moment | 1978 | "Everybody Needs Love" | |
| Late Night with Jimmy Fallon | 2011 | TV Series writer - 1 episode | |
| Meilleur espoir féminin | 2000 | writer: "N'oubliez jamais" | |
Actor
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|
| Funny People | 2009 | | Russ Kunkel |
| This Is Spinal Tap | 1984 | | Eric 'Stumpy Joe' Childs |
Composer
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|
| Smooth Talk | 1985 | | |
| Certain Fury | 1985 | | |
Self
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|
| American Masters | 2011-2016 | TV Series documentary | Himself |
| You've Got a Friend: The Carole King Story | 2015 | TV Movie | Himself |
| Austin City Limits Celebrates 40 Years | 2014 | | Himself |
| The Marty Stuart Show | 2012 | TV Series | Himself - Drummer |
| Troubadours | 2011 | Documentary | Himself |
| Stevie Nicks in Concert | 1982 | TV Movie | Himself-Drums |
| Linda Ronstadt in Concert | 1980 | TV Movie | Himself - Drums |
| Saturday Night Live | 1977-1979 | TV Series | Himself / Himself - Musical Support: Drummer |
Known for movies
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