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John Russell
Age: 70 (passed away Jan. 19th, 1991)
Height: 6' 3"
Birth Place: Los Angeles, California, USA
Born: Jan. 3rd, 1921
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BIOGRAPHY: Handsome, rugged American leading man John Russell (whose credits are often confused with those of child actor Johnny Russell (I)) 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 Pale Rider (1985).
TRIVIA:
- Some references state Russell's birth name as William Lawrence Russell, but U.S. Census records and California birth and death records confirm his birth name as John Lawrence Russell.
- Was frequently seen in Westerns as tall, sneering villains.
- A supporting actor in adult westerns and other "A"-budget films after WWII, he was almost a look-alike for John Trent (1906-61), star of "B" action films of an earlier generation, such as the "Tailspin Tommy" series. The two men were not even related (Trent's real name was LaVerne Brown).
- 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.
- Buried at a military cemetery in Westwood California.
- In 1930, lived at 338 South Hobart Boulevard, Los Angeles, California.
- Discovered by a talent agent while in a Beverly Hills restaurant
- Born at 12:5am-PST
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