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John Russell(1921-1991)

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John Russell
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Surmanpartio (1958)
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Handsome, rugged American leading man John Russell (whose credits are often confused with those of child actor Johnny Russell) attended the University of California, where he was a student athlete. Serving in the US Marine Corps in WW II, he earned a battlefield commission and decorations for valor at Guadalcanal. His dark good looks brought him to the attention of a talent scout after the war and he began playing second leads and occasional heavies in major productions. In the 1950s, he branched into television and starred in several popular series, most notably Lawman (1958). His appearances were sporadic after the 1960s, though he was a memorable villain in Clint Eastwood's Kalpea ratsastaja (1985).
BornJanuary 3, 1921
DiedJanuary 19, 1991(70)
BornJanuary 3, 1921
DiedJanuary 19, 1991(70)
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  • Awards
    • 1 win

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Claude Akins and John Russell in Rio Bravo (1959)
John Russell in Rio Bravo (1959)
John Russell in Sheriffi McCloud (1970)
John Russell and Angel Tompkins in Sheriffi McCloud (1970)
John Russell in Hell Bound (1957)
June Blair and John Russell in Hell Bound (1957)
John Russell in Hell Bound (1957)
John Russell in Hell Bound (1957)
Gregory Peck and John Russell in Polttava aurinko (1948)
Sterling Hayden, Anna Maria Alberghetti, Richard Carlson, Eduard Franz, Virginia Grey, and John Russell in Kunnian miehet (1955)
Gregory Peck, Richard Widmark, and John Russell in Polttava aurinko (1948)
Gregory Peck, Richard Widmark, Charles Kemper, Harry Morgan, and John Russell in Polttava aurinko (1948)

Known for:

Clint Eastwood in Lainsuojaton (1976)
Lainsuojaton
7.8
  • Bloody Bill Anderson
  • 1976
John Wayne, Ward Bond, Walter Brennan, Angie Dickinson, Dean Martin, Ricky Nelson, and John Russell in Rio Bravo (1959)
Rio Bravo
8.0
  • Nathan Burdette
  • 1959
Clint Eastwood in Kalpea ratsastaja (1985)
Kalpea ratsastaja
7.3
  • Stockburn
  • 1985
Blood Legacy (1971)
Blood Legacy
2.8
  • Frank Mantee
  • 1971

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Actor

  • Uhkaava ase (1987)
    Uhkaava ase
    4.6
    • Simon Stone
    • 1987
  • Leslie Carrara-Rudolph, David Rudman, Matt Vogel, and Ryan Dillon in Seesamitie (1969)
    Seesamitie
    8.1
    TV Series
    • The Bridgekeeper (voice)
    • 1986
  • Clint Eastwood in Kalpea ratsastaja (1985)
    Kalpea ratsastaja
    7.3
    • Stockburn
    • 1985
  • The Fall Guy (1981)
    The Fall Guy
    7.1
    TV Series
    • Marshal Dan Troop
    • 1984
  • Clint Eastwood and Kyle Eastwood in Honkytonk Man (1982)
    Honkytonk Man
    6.6
    • Jack Wade
    • 1982
  • Simon & Simon (1981)
    Simon & Simon
    7.0
    TV Series
    • Oldtimer #2 - in Saloon
    • 1982
  • Seis pasajes al infierno
    4.7
    • 1981
  • Joan Rivers, Pat Cooper, James E. Myers, Elaine Filoon, Maxine Greene, Thomas J. McCarthy, Matt Myers, John Russell, David Cassling, Joe Pileggi, and Sharon Victoria in Uncle Scam (1981)
    Uncle Scam
    3.9
    • Art
    • 1981
  • James Doohan, Craig Littler, and Susan Pratt in Jason of Star Command (1978)
    Jason of Star Command
    6.5
    TV Series
    • The Commander
    • 1979
  • Allá donde muere el viento
    3.2
    • 1976
  • The Father Kino Story (1976)
    The Father Kino Story
    5.8
    • Capt. Solis
    • 1976
  • Clint Eastwood in Lainsuojaton (1976)
    Lainsuojaton
    7.8
    • Bloody Bill Anderson
    • 1976
  • Fugitive Lovers (1975)
    Fugitive Lovers
    5.7
    • Harris Alexander
    • 1975
  • Walter Brennan in Savua tuulessa (1975)
    Savua tuulessa
    6.0
    • Cagle Mondier
    • 1975
  • Robert Forster, David Birney, and Richard E. Kalk in Poliisin silmin (1973)
    Poliisin silmin
    7.5
    TV Series
    • Lt. Galvin
    • 1974

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  • Height
    • 1.91 m
  • Born
    • January 3, 1921
    • Los Angeles, California, USA
  • Died
    • January 19, 1991
    • Los Angeles, California, USA(emphysema)
  • Spouses
      Linda Warner PearseMay 27, 1973 - January 1974 (divorced)
  • Parents
      John Henry Russell

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    Enlisted in the US Marine Corps during WW II, was decorated for valor and received a field promotion to lieutenant during the battle of Guadalcanal. It was there he was wounded and also contracted a severe case of malaria. He was sent back to the US, hospitalized, and eventually received a medical discharge from the Corps.
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    Grim countenance with prominent cheekbones

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