- Son of Huey Long.
- U.S. senator from Louisiana; term of service: 31 December 1948 - 3 January 1987.
- Children (from first marriage): daughters Rita and Pamela.
- Originally named Huey Pierce Long III, after his father. His father soon realized that his controversial political standing might cause problems for his son's future prospects. The son's name was ultimately changed to Russell Billiu Long.
- Biography in: "The Scribner Encyclopedia of American Lives". Volume 7, 2003-2005, pages 334-336. Farmington Hills, MI: Thomson Gale, 2007.
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