
Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Born
September 27, 1948 (age 77)
Place of Birth
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
Russ Kunkel
Biography
Russell Kunkel is an American drummer who has worked as a session musician with many popular artists, including Jackson Browne, Jimmy Buffett, Harry Chapin, Rita Coolidge, Neil Diamond, Bob Dylan, Cass Elliot, Dan Fogelberg, Glenn Frey, Art Garfunkel, Carole King, Leah Kunkel, Lyle Lovett, Reba McEntire, Joni Mitchell, Stevie Nicks, Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Linda Ronstadt, Bob Seger, Carly Simon, Stephen Stills, James Taylor, Joe Walsh, Steve Winwood, Bill Withers, Neil Young, and Warren Zevon. He was the studio and touring drummer for Crosby & Nash in the 1970s and played on all four of their studio albums.
Known For

Film
This Is Spinal Tap
Eric 'Stumpy Joe' Childs
1984

Film
Funny People
Russ Kunkel
2009

Film
Carole King & James Taylor: Just Call Out My Name
Self
2022

Film
James Taylor in Concert: Live at Blossom Music Center
1979

Film
Joni Mitchell: For the Roses
Self
2024

Film
James Taylor Pull Over
Drums
2003

Film
Joni Mitchell: Blue
Self (Drums)
2025
Filmography
2025FilmJoni Mitchell: Blueas Self (Drums)2024FilmJoni Mitchell: For the Rosesas Self2022FilmCarole King & James Taylor: Just Call Out My Nameas Self2009FilmFunny Peopleas Russ Kunkel2003FilmJames Taylor Pull Overas Drums1984FilmThis Is Spinal Tapas Eric 'Stumpy Joe' Childs1979FilmJames Taylor in Concert: Live at Blossom Music Center