Russell Harvard hails from Texas, and is third generation Deaf. He began his film career in Paul Thomas Anderson's Oscar-winning "There Will Be Blood" as Daniel-Day Lewis' son, H.W. He played the title role in "The Hammer," a multi film festival Audience Award winner and recently portrayed Jennifer Lawrence's brother in Apple TV+'s "Causeway." He had a multi-season arc on FX's "Fargo" as the murderous Mr. Wrench, recurred on ABC Family's "Switched At Birth," and guest starred in "Odd Mom Out," "Fringe," and "CSI: NY."

Russell is a trailblazing veteran of the stage where he last played dual roles in Broadway's "To Kill A Mockingbird" written by Aaron Sorkin. He also starred in Playwrights Horizons' "I Was Most Alive with You" earning Drama Desk and Lucille Lortel nominations. He played the Duke of Cornwall opposite Glenda Jackson in Sam Gold's landmark production of "King Lear." In 2012, he made his off-Broadway debut in "Tribes," earning a Theatre World award and receiving Drama League, Outer Critics and Lucille Lortel nominations. Russell has a long history with renowned Deaf West Theatre and co-founded Deaf Austin Theatre (DAT) and most recently starred in their "Tiny Beautiful Things."

Russell also has a large online following where he showcases his versatile interpretive style for translating and performing popular songs in American Sign Language ranging from rock, dance to Broadway favorites.