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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 Pale Rider (1985).
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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 Pale Rider (1985).
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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.Buried at a military cemetery in Westwood, CA.Discovered by a talent agent while in a Beverly Hills (CA) restaurant.Some references state his 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.Appeared in three Clint Eastwood movies.Married twice. His first marriage lasted over 20 years before ending in divorce. His second marriage, to a much younger woman, lasted less than a year. He had three children.Was frequently seen in westerns as tall, sneering villains.He was one of many Hollywood celebrities who liked to make regular weekend visits to Ralph Helfer's Africa U.S.A. Exotic Animal Ranch in Soledad Canyon, CA, to pitch in with the chores and play with the animals.A supporting actor in adult westerns and other "A"-budget films after WWII, he was a lookalike for John Trent (1906-66), star of "B" action films of the 1930s and 1940s, such as the "Tailspin Tommy" series. The two men were not related (Trent's real name was LaVerne Brown).In 1930 he lived at 338 S. Hobart Blvd., Los Angeles, CA.Born at 12:5am-PST |
| Name: |
John Russell |
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Actor (IMDB) |
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All World |
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IMDB |
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Business scope: |
Actor |
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Actor |
| Last update: |
2024-07-01 05:22:49 |
| Height: |
6' 3' (1.91 m) |
| Biography: |
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 ear |
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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.Buried at a military cemetery in Westwood, CA.Discovered by a talent agent while in a Beverly Hills (CA) restaurant.Some references state his 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.Appeared in three Clint Eastwood movies.Married twice. His first marriage lasted over 20 years before ending in divorce. His second marriage, to a much younger woman, lasted less than a year. He had three children.Was frequently seen in westerns as tall, sneering villains.He was one of many Hollywood celebrities who liked to make regular weekend visits to Ralph Helfer's Africa U.S.A. Exotic Animal Ranch in Soledad Canyon, CA, to pitch in with the chores and play with the animals.A supporting actor in adult westerns and other "A"-budget films after WWII, he was a lookalike for John Trent (1906-66), star of "B" action films of the 1930s and 1940s, such as the "Tailspin Tommy" series. The two men were not related (Trent's real name was LaVerne Brown).In 1930 he lived at 338 S. Hobart Blvd., Los Angeles, CA.Born at 12:5am-PST |
| Trademarks: |
Grim countenance with prominent cheekbones |
| Job title: |
Actor |
| Spouse: |
Linda Warner Pearse (May 27, 1973 - January 1974) (divorced)Renata Titus (June 5, 1943 - November 1966) (divorced, 3 children) |
| Parents: |
John Henry Russell
Amy Requa |
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