Gail Russell
Biography
Gail Russell was an American film and television actress. She was born Betty Gale Russell in Chicago, Illinois, on September 21, 1924. Her known credits include twenty-six acting appearances in movies and television shows. She is best remembered for her role as Stella Meredith in the 1944 film The Uninvited. She passed away at the age of thirty-six on August 27, 1961.
Career overview
Gail Russell was an American screen and television actress. Born Betty Gale Russell in Chicago, Illinois, on September 21, 1924, she lived with her parents and older brother until her family relocated when she was fourteen years old. During her career, she amassed twenty-six known acting credits in movies and television shows. She is probably best remembered for her role as Stella Meredith in the 1944 film The Uninvited.
Beyond her work on screen, her life was marked by a nearly lifelong struggle with alcohol dependency. Gail Russell passed away at the age of thirty-six, with sources noting her death occurred on either August 26, 1961, or August 27, 1961.
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Full Filmography
26 titles- The Silent Call (1961) as Flore Brancato
- The Rebel (1959) as Cassandra Bannister
- No Place to Land (1958) as Lynn Dillon
- The Tattered Dress (1957) as Carol Morrow
- 7 Men from Now (1956) as Annie Greer
- Air Cadet (1951) as Janet Page
- The Lawless (1950) as Sunny Garcia
- Captain China (1950) as Kim Mitchell
- El Paso (1949) as Susan Jeffers
- The Great Dan Patch (1949) as Cissy Lathrop
- Song of India (1949) as Princess Tara
- Wake of the Red Witch (1948) as Angelique Desaix
- Night Has a Thousand Eyes (1948) as Jean Courtland
- Moonrise (1948) as Gilly Johnson
- Angel and the Badman (1947) as Penelope 'Penny' Worth
- Variety Girl (1947) as Gail Russell
- Calcutta (1946) as Virginia Moore
- The Bachelor's Daughters (1946) as Eileen MacFarland
- Our Hearts Were Growing Up (1946) as Cornelia Otis Skinner
- Duffy's Tavern (1945) as Gail Russell (uncredited)
- Salty O'Rourke (1945) as Barbara Brooks
- The Unseen (1945) as Elizabeth Howard
- The Uninvited (1944) as Stella Meredith
- Lady in the Dark (1944) as Barbara
- Our Hearts Were Young and Gay (1944) as Cornelia Otis Skinner
- Henry Aldrich Gets Glamour (1943) as Virginia Lowry
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Gail Russell best known for?
Gail Russell is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Rebel (1959), The Tattered Dress (1957), 7 Men from Now (1956), The Lawless (1950).
When and where was Gail Russell born?
Gail Russell was born on September 21, 1924 in Chicago, Illinois, USA. They passed away on August 27, 1961.
How many credits does Gail Russell have?
Gail Russell has accumulated over 26 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1943 to 1961.
What is Gail Russell's background in cinema and television?
Gail Russell was an American film and television actress. She was born Betty Gale Russell in Chicago, Illinois, on September 21, 1924. Her known credits include twenty-six acting appearances in movies and television shows. She is best remembered for her role as Stella Meredith in the 1944 film The Uninvited. She passed...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- 7 Men from Now (1956) as Annie Greer — aged about 31
- The Lawless (1950) as Sunny Garcia — aged about 25
- The Tattered Dress (1957) as Carol Morrow — aged about 32
- The Rebel (1959) as Cassandra Bannister — aged about 34
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