John Russell
Biography
John Lawrence Russell was an American actor and World War II veteran born in Los Angeles, California, on January 3, 1921. He is most noted for playing Marshal Dan Troop in the ABC western television series Lawman from 1958 to 1962, and for his lead role as international adventurer Tim Kelly in the syndicated television series Soldiers of Fortune from 1955 to 1957. In 1945, Russell signed a contract with 20th Century Fox, making his first film appearance as a guard in A Royal Scandal. His supporting parts at Fox included a junior law partner in the comedy Sitting Pretty and a navy pilot in Slattery's Hurricane. He later signed with Republic Pictures. Russell died on January 19, 1991, at the age of seventy.
Career overview
John Lawrence Russell was an American actor and World War II veteran. He is most noted for playing Marshal Dan Troop in the ABC western television series Lawman from 1958 to 1962, and for his lead role as international adventurer Tim Kelly in the syndicated television series Soldiers of Fortune from 1955 to 1957.
In 1945, Russell signed a contract with 20th Century Fox and made his first film appearance as a guard in A Royal Scandal. During his time at Fox, he played several supporting parts, including a junior law partner in the Clifton Webb comedy Sitting Pretty and a navy pilot in Slattery's Hurricane. Later, he signed with Republic Pictures.
Born in Los Angeles, California, on January 3, 1921, Russell amassed 70 known acting credits throughout his career. He passed away on January 19, 1991, at the age of 70.
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74 titles- American Nightmare (2002) as Police Officer
- Under the Gun (1988) as Simon Stone
- Pale Rider (1985) as Stockburn
- Honkytonk Man (1982)
- Simon & Simon (1981) as Oldtimer #2 - in Saloon
- Six Tickets to Hell (1981)
- When the West Was Fun: A Western Reunion (1979) as Self
- Jason of Star Command (1978) as The Commander
- Mission to Glory: A True Story (1977) as Solis
- The Outlaw Josey Wales (1976) as Bloody Bill Anderson
- Smoke In The Wind (1975) as Cagle Mondier
- Fugitive Lovers (1975) as Harris Alexander
- Police Story (1973)
- Emergency! (1972)
- Alias Smith and Jones (1971)
- Alias Smith and Jones (1971) as Marshall
- Blood Legacy (1971) as Frank Mantee
- McCloud (1970) as Harry Hague
- Cannon for Cordoba (1970) as General Pershing
- Noon Sunday (1970) as Darmody
- It Takes a Thief (1968) as William Dover
- It Takes a Thief (1968) as Peter Vale
- Buckskin (1968) as Patch
- If He Hollers, Let Him Go! (1968) as Sheriff
- Fireball Jungle (1968) as Nero Solitarius
- Fort Utah (1967) as Eli Jonas
- Hostile Guns (1967) as Aaron Pleasant
- Apache Uprising (1965) as Vance Buckner
- Daniel Boone (1964) as Amos McAleer
- Rio Bravo (1959) as Nathan Burdette
- Yellowstone Kelly (1959) as Gall, Sioux Chief
- Disneyland '59 (1959) as Self
- Lawman (1958) as Marshal Dan Troop
- 77 Sunset Strip (1958) as Mechanical Cowboy (voice) (uncredited)
- Fort Massacre (1958) as Travis
- Maverick (1957) as John Grimes
- Maverick (1957) as Edgar Maxwell
- Maverick (1957) as Marshal Dan Troop
- Sugarfoot (1957) as Jeff Seward
- Untamed Youth (1957) as Russ Tropp
- Hell Bound (1957) as Jordan
- The Dalton Girls (1957) as W.T. "Illinois" Grey
- Cheyenne (1955)
- Gunsmoke (1955) as Carl Ryker
- Soldiers of Fortune (1955) as Tim Kelly
- The Last Command (1955) as Lt. Dickinson
- Studio 57 (1954)
- Hell's Outpost (1954) as Ben Hodes
- Jubilee Trail (1954) as Oliver Hale
- The Sun Shines Bright (1953) as Ashby Corwin
- Fair Wind to Java (1953) as Flint
- Hoodlum Empire (1952) as Joe Gray
- Oklahoma Annie (1952) as Dan Fraser
- Fighting Coast Guard (1951) as Barney Walker
- Man in the Saddle (1951) as Hugh Clagg
- The Barefoot Mailman (1951) as Theron
- The Fat Man (1951) as Gene Gordon
- Saddle Tramp (1950) as Rocky
- Frenchie (1950) as Lance Cole
- The Gal Who Took the West (1949) as Grant O'Hara
- The Story of Molly X (1949) as Cash Brady
- Undertow (1949) as Danny Morgan
- Slattery's Hurricane (1949) as Lt. F.A. 'Hobbie' Hobson
- Yellow Sky (1948) as Lengthy
- Sitting Pretty (1948) as Bill Philby
- Forever Amber (1947) as Black Jack Mallard
- Somewhere in the Night (1946) as Marine Captain (uncredited)
- The Dark Corner (1946) as Policeman at Tony's Apartment (uncredited)
- A Bell for Adano (1945) as Capt. Anderson (uncredited)
- A Royal Scandal (1945) as Guard (uncredited)
- Within These Walls (1945) as Rogers
- Mr. Smith Goes to Washington (1939) as Hopper Boy
- Side Street (1929) Adaptation
- Dangerous Money (1924) Screenplay
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What movies or TV shows is John Russell best known for?
John Russell is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Pale Rider (1985), Honkytonk Man (1982), Solar Crisis (1992), Alone in the Dark (2005).
When and where was John Russell born?
John Russell was born on January 3, 1921 in Los Angeles, California, USA. They passed away on January 19, 1991.
How many credits does John Russell have?
John Russell has accumulated over 74 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1924 to 2002.
What is John Russell's background in cinema and television?
John Lawrence Russell was an American actor and World War II veteran born in Los Angeles, California, on January 3, 1921. He is most noted for playing Marshal Dan Troop in the ABC western television series Lawman from 1958 to 1962, and for his lead role as international adventurer Tim Kelly in the syndicated television...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Emergency! (1972) — aged about 51
- Rio Bravo (1959) as Nathan Burdette — aged about 38
- Mr. Smith Goes to Washington (1939) as Hopper Boy — aged about 18
- The Outlaw Josey Wales (1976) as Bloody Bill Anderson — aged about 55
- Studio 57 (1954) — aged about 33
- Disneyland '59 (1959) as Self — aged about 38
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