No photo available. Represent William Russell? Add or change photos at IMDbPro
STARmeter
SEE RANK
Up 36,335 this week

William Russell (I) (1884–1929)

Actor | Director | Producer

Silent-film star William Russell was born in the Bronx, New York, in the late 1880s (various sources give it as , 1884, 1886 and 1889). His mother, Clara, was a highly regarded stage actress. Russell studied law at Fordham University (and, some sources say, Harvard University). He started a law practice in Pittsburgh... See full bio »

Born:

William Lerche
in The Bronx, New York City, New York, USA

Died:

(age 44) in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, California, USA
1 photo »

Quick Links:

Create a list  »

Related Lists

image of name
men in silence
a list of 250 people by quietgiant2 created 14 Jan 2011
 
image of name
Forest Lawn Glendale Memorial Park
a list of 874 people by Syl created 9 months ago
 
See all related lists »

Do you have a demo reel?

Add it to your IMDbPage

David H. Lawrence, XVII - Drama -- On-camera drama reel featuring David H. Lawrence XVII, in scenes from Heroes, The Unit, LOST, and more

David H. Lawrence, XVII - Drama

Christopher Mann's Theatrical Demo Reel -- This reel contains Christopher performing in Film and Television. The clips included are from the following: "The Boundary", "The Wire", "Duplicity", "Law & Order(SVU)", "Michael Clayton", "Cost Of A Soul", "HEROES" and "Law & Order (CI)".

Christopher Mann's Theatrical Demo Reel

Franklin Ojeda Smith - -- "...back in the day the 'barb wire' was more visible" and early on I chose baseball over acting; then academia and not baseball. Now,"...the kids are grown, the dog is dead and now that I may, I choose acting." Please take a look: 1)Boardwalk Empire - Deacon Cuffy 2)Murder Incorporated - Sam Christenson 3)Cayman Went - Aniston Turnkey 4)Letting Go -Therapist 5)Footsteps in the Sand - Jim. Thank You! Franklin

Franklin Ojeda Smith -

Francine Locke Film Reel -- Family Law (Best Actress, Gideon), Stealing Home (Best Supporting Actress-nom.) 168 Project, True Tale Monster (Albert P. Weisman Award), The Discarded (2011 Feature Release).

Francine Locke Film Reel

Melanie Molnar - Reel -- No description provided.

Melanie Molnar - Reel


Find out more at IMDbPro »

Connect with IMDb

Take The Quiz!

Test your knowledge of William Russell.
Show Show all  | 
Show by:
Edit

Filmography

Hide HideActor (210 titles)
1929 Madonna of Avenue A
Bit Part (uncredited)
 
1929 Girls Gone Wild
Dan Brown
 
1928 The Midnight Taxi
Joseph Brant
 
1928 State Street Sadie
The Bat
 
1928 Danger Patrol
Sgt. John Daley
 
1928 The Escape
Jerry Magee
 
1928 The Crimson City
The Bat
 
1928 The Head of the Family
The Plumber
 
1928 Woman Wise
Ne'er-Do-Well
 
1927 Brass Knuckles
'Brass Knuckles' Lamont
 
1927 The Girl from Chicago
Big Steve Drummond
 
1927 The Desired Woman
Captain Maxwell
 
1926 Wings of the Storm
Bill Martin
 
1926 The Blue Eagle
Big Tim Ryan
 
1926 The Still Alarm
Richard Fay
 
1925 Big Pal
 
1925 Before Midnight
Tom Galloway
 
1925 My Neighbor's Wife
Eric von Greed
 
1925 The Way of a Girl
Brand
 
1925 On Thin Ice
Dapper Crawford
 
1924 The Beloved Brute
David Hinges
 
1923 Anna Christie
Matt Burke
 
1923 When Odds Are Even
Jack Arnold
 
1923 High Gear Jeffrey
Jeffrey Claiborne
 
1923 Times Have Changed
Mark O'Rell
 
1923 Alias the Night Wind
Bing Howard
 
1923 Boston Blackie
Boston Blackie
 
1923 Goodbye Girls
Vance McPhee
 
1923 Man's Size
Tom Morse
 
1922 The Great Night
Larry Gilmore
 
1922 Mixed Faces
Judge J. Woodworth Granger/Jimmy Gallop
 
1922 The Crusader
Peter Brent
 
1922 A Self-Made Man
Jack Spurlock
 
1922 The Men of Zanzibar
Hugh Hemingway
 
1922 Money to Burn
Lucky Garrity
 
1922 Strength of the Pines
Bruce Duncan
 
1921 The Roof Tree
Ken Thornton
 
1921 Desert Blossoms
Stephen Brent
 
1921 The Lady from Longacre
Lord Anthony Conway
 
1921 Singing River
Long Rush
 
1921 Children of the Night
Jerrold Jarvis Jones
 
1921 Colorado Pluck
Colorado Jim
 
1921 Bare Knuckles
Tim McGuire
 
1921 Quick Action
 
1921 The Cheater Reformed
Jordan McCall/Dr. Luther McCall
 
1920 The Iron Rider
Larry Lannigan
 
1920 The Challenge of the Law
Captain Bruce Cavanaugh
 
1920 The Man Who Dared
Big Jim Kane
 
1920 The Twins of Suffering Creek
Bill Lark
 
1920 Leave It to Me
Dick Derrickson
 
1920 Shod with Fire
Bruce Bayard
 
1920 The Valley of Tomorrow
Dabney Morgan
 
1919 The Lincoln Highwayman
Jimmy Clunder
 
1919 Eastward Ho!
Buck Lindsay
 
1919 Sacred Silence
Capt. James Craig
 
1919 Six Feet Four
Buck Thornton
 
1919 This Hero Stuff
Captain November Jones
 
1919/I A Sporting Chance
John Stonehouse
 
1919 Some Liar
Robert Winchester McTabb
 
1919 Brass Buttons
Kingdon Hollister
 
1919 Where the West Begins
Cliff Redfern
 
1919 When a Man Rides Alone
William Sykes
 
1918 All the World to Nothing
Richard Chester
 
1918 Hobbs in a Hurry
J. Warren Hobbs, Jr.
 
1918 Up Romance Road
Gregory Thorne
 
1918 Hearts or Diamonds?
Larry Hanrahan
 
1918 The Midnight Trail
Jack Woodford
 
1918 In Bad
Monty Miles
 
1917 New York Luck
Nick Fowler
 
1917 Snap Judgment
James Page/'Arizona' Pete Rawley
 
1917 Sands of Sacrifice
Big Bill Darcey
 
1917 Pride and the Man
Jack Hastings
 
1917 The Masked Heart
Philip Greycourt
 
1917 The Shackles of Truth
Gerard Hale
 
1917 The Frame-Up
Jeffrey Claiborne
 
1917 High Play
John Sevier
 
1917 My Fighting Gentleman
Frank Carlisle
 
1917 A Rough Shod Fighter
 
1917 The Sea Master
Bull Dorgan
 
1916 The Twinkler
Bob Stephany, the
 
1916 Sequel to the Diamond from the Sky
Arthur
 
1916 Lone Star
Lone Star
 
1916 The Love Hermit
Tom Weston
 
1916 The Torch Bearer
John Huntley-Knox
 
1916 The Man Who Would Not Die
Clyde Kingsley/Ward Kingsley
 
1916 The Strength of Donald McKenzie
Donald McKenzie
 
1916 The Highest Bid
Oliver Strong
 
1916 Soul Mates
Lowell Sherman
 
1916 Madelaine Morel (short)
Frederick von Armen
 
1916 The Bruiser
'Big Bill' Brawley
 
1916 The Craving
Foster Calhoun
 
1916 Pique (short)
 
1916 The Smugglers of Santa Cruz (short)
 
1916/I The Thoroughbred
Kelso Hamilton
 
1915 Curly (short)
 
1915 Dora Thorne (short)
Ronald
 
1915 Garden of Lies
Dennis Mallory
 
1915 The Diamond from the Sky
Blair Stanley
 
1915 The Dancing Girl
John Christison
 
1914 Under the Gaslight
Ray Trafford
 
1914 The Straight Road
Bill Hubbell
 
1914 The Power of the Press (short)
Turner Morgan
 
1914/I The Cricket on the Hearth (short)
Tackleton
 
1914 Her Primitive Model (short)
The Brute
 
1914 The Science of Crime (short)
 
1914 Her Big Scoop (short)
The Senator
 
1914 The Bondage of Fear (short)
 
1914 The Dilemma (short)
The Governor
 
1914 His Fireman's Conscience (short)
The Railroad Fireman
 
1913 The Bush Leaguer's Dream (short)
The Baseball Hero
 
1913 Peggy's Invitation (short)
Henry Farland, a Young Banker
 
1913 The Problem Love Solved (short)
Tom Burleigh, a Cashier
 
1913 Curfew Shall Not Ring Tonight (short)
Basil Underwood, a Cavalier
 
1913 Little Brother (short)
The Lover
 
1913 The Water Cure (short)
One of Bella's Admirers
 
1913 A Twentieth Century Farmer (short)
The Farmer
 
1913 The Step Brothers (short)
 
1913 The Mystery of the Haunted Hotel (short)
The Hotelkeeper
 
1913 A Peaceful Victory (short)
Mr. Fairly, the Father
 
1913 A Deep Sea Liar (short)
 
1913 Moths
Prince Zouroff
 
1913 Robin Hood
Robin Hood
 
1913 The Missing Witness (short)
Prosecuting District Attorney
 
1913 Oh! Such a Beautiful Ocean (short)
 
1913 In the Nick of Time (short)
The Husband
 
1913 Little Dorrit (short)
Arthur Clennam
 
1913 Brethren of the Sacred Fish (short)
 
1913 Tannhäuser (short)
Wolfram
 
1913 King René's Daughter (short)
Pierre, Captain of the Guards
 
1913 A Modern Lochinvar (short)
Percy Lochinvar
 
1913 While Baby Slept (short)
The Husband
 
1913 The Caged Bird (short)
The Farmer
 
1913/I Carmen (short)
Escamillo, the Toreador
 
1913 The Marble Heart (short)
The Editor
 
1913 Rosie's Revenge (short)
Rosie's Office Boss
 
1913/IV Retribution (short)
The Husband
 
1913 Cymbeline (short)
King Cymbaline
 
1913 For Her Boy's Sake (short)
 
1913 Won at the Rodeo (short)
The Cowboy
 
1913 An Honest Young Man (short)
 
1913 The Way to a Man's Heart (short)
 
1913 Some Fools There Were (short)
Second Unsuspecting Bachelor
 
1912 The Star of Bethlehem (short)
Herod
 
1912 The Repeater (short)
The Political Reformer
 
1912 A Will and a Way (short)
The Lawyer
 
1912 The Forest Rose (short)
Captain Maywood
 
1912 In Time of Peril (short)
The Young Farmer
 
1912/II Through the Flames (short)
The Salesman
 
1912/I The Little Girl Next Door (short)
The Other Father
 
1912 Put Yourself in His Place (short)
Squire Raby
 
1912 For the Mikado (short)
The Russian Traitor
 
1912 When Mercy Tempers Justice (short)
The Judge
 
1912 Miss Robinson Crusoe (short)
 
1912 Undine (short)
Spirit of the Brook
 
1912 Orator, Knight and Cow Charmer (short)
Congressman Casey
 
1912 A Star Reborn (short)
A Millionaire
 
1912 Lucile (short)
Duc de Luvois
 
1912 The Wrecked Taxi (short)
The Husband
 
1912 The Merchant of Venice (short)
Antonio
 
1912 The Portrait of Lady Anne (short)
Lady Anne's Rejected Suitor
 
1912 Pa's Medicine (short)
Willie's Father
 
1912/I Under Two Flags (short)
The Colonel
 
1912 The Night Clerk's Nightmare (short)
The Hotel Clerk
 
1912 On the Stroke of Five (short)
 
1912 The Ring of a Spanish Grandee (short)
Don Rodrigo
 
1912 Jess
Frank Muller, the Treacherous Boer
 
1912 The Little Shut-In (short)
Manly Feet
 
1912 Jilted (short)
The Suitor
 
1912 The Saleslady (short)
 
1912 The Cry of the Children (short)
The factory owner
 
1912 Rejuvenation (short)
The Lighthouse Keeper
 
1912 Into the Desert (short)
The Girl's Fiancé
 
1912 A Love of Long Ago (short)
The Commandant
 
1912 The Girl of the Grove (short)
The Doctor
 
1912 For Sale -- A Life (short)
The Card Player
 
1912 Flying to Fortune (short)
The Doctor
 
1912 Extravagance (short)
The Sweetheart
 
1912 The Arab's Bride (short)
The Young Arab
 
1912 The Guilty Baby (short)
The Plumber (unconfirmed)
 
1912 A Message from Niagara (short)
 
1912 The Silent Witness (short)
The Young Husband
 
1912 The Trouble Maker (short)
The Husband
 
1912 East Lynne (short)
Francis Levison
 
1912 A Niagara Honeymoon (short)
The Groom
 
1912 The Twelfth Juror (short)
The Twelfth Juror
 
1911 The Lady from the Sea (short)
Alfred, the Sailor
 
1911/II The Last of the Mohicans (short)
 
1911 Their Burglar (short)
 
1911 David Copperfield (short)
Ham Peggotty (in part two)
 
1911 The Higher Law (short)
 
1911 Young Lochinvar (short)
Young Lochinvar
 
1911 The Lie (short)
The Broker
 
1911 The Cross (short)
First Mate
 
1911 The Train Despatcher (short)
The Railroad Manager
 
1911 A Doll's House (short)
The Loan Agent
 
1911 Lorna Doone (short)
 
1911 The Stepmother (short)
 
1911 Get Rich Quick (short)
Bunco artist
 
1911 The Colonel and the King (short)
 
1911 The Railroad Builder (short)
 
1911 The Sinner (short)
 
1911 The Charity of the Poor (short)
 
1911 His Younger Brother (short)
 
1911 Bertie's Brainstorm (short)
Bertie Fawcett
 
1911 The Pasha's Daughter (short)
 
1910 Hypnotized (short)
 
1910 The Vicar of Wakefield (short)
 
1910 Looking Forward (short)
 
1910 John Halifax, Gentleman (short)
 
1910 Under Western Skies (short)
A Marriage Witness
 
Show ShowDirector (5 titles)
Show ShowProducer (4 titles)
1925 Big Pal (producer)
 
1923 Man's Size (producer)
 
1919 When a Man Rides Alone (producer)
 
1918 Hearts or Diamonds? (producer)
 
Show ShowWriter (1 title)
1917 Pride and the Man (scenario)
 
Show ShowSelf (2 titles)
1923 Screen Snapshots, Series 3, No. 17 (documentary short)
Himself
 
1922 Screen Snapshots, Series 3, No. 13 (documentary short)
Himself
 
Show ShowArchive Footage (1 title)
1934 Movie Memories (documentary short)
Himself
 
Edit

Personal Details

Other Works:

(????) Stage: Appeared in "Cousin Kate" on Broadway. Also in cast: Ethel Barrymore.

Publicity Listings:

23 Articles  | See more »

Alternate Names:

William E. Russell

Height:

6' 2" (1.88 m)
Edit

Did You Know?

Trivia:

Ex-brother-in-law of Vola Vale. See more »

Star Sign:

Aries