Russell Mulcahy

About

One of the most important music video directors of the 1980s. He also directed the cult classic film Highlander.

Before Fame

His film career began as a film editor for Australia's Seven Network, after which he moved to the UK and started directing music videos.

Trivia

He was the original director of Rambo III, but was eventually replaced because of creative differences with the producers.

Family Life

He was openly gay.

Associated With

He directed Christopher Lambert in the 1986 film Highlander.