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Russ Brown

Acting Born May 30, 1892 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA 17 credits
17
Total Credits
1928–1987
60 Years Career Span
7
Vault Titles
10
Key Co-Stars

Biography

Russ Brown works in acting. Born May 30, 1892 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. Archytele tracks 17 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.

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Frequent co-stars

Career timeline

James Stewart: A Wonderful Life
Vacation PlayhouseThe Cardinal
Advise & Consent
The Dick Powell Show
Anatomy of a MurderIt Happened to Jane
South PacificDamn Yankees
Millionaire Playboy
Air Parade
Boy, Oh Boy
Sweet Surrender
Let's Talk It OverMoulin RougeThe Love Captive
A Laugh or Two

Full Filmography

17 titles
  • Vacation Playhouse (1963) as Captain Gibson
  • The Dick Powell Show (1961) as Isaiah
  • South Pacific (1958) as Capt. J.M. Brackett, USN
  • Anatomy of a Murder (1959) as Deputy Sheriff George Lemon
  • The Cardinal (1963) as Dr. Heller
  • Advise & Consent (1962) as Night Watchman Mike
  • It Happened to Jane (1959) as Uncle Otis
  • James Stewart: A Wonderful Life (1987) as Self (archive footage)
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  • Damn Yankees (1958) as Benny Van Buren
  • Millionaire Playboy (1940) as Mr. Bob Norman
  • Let's Talk It Over (1934) as Bill
  • Moulin Rouge (1934) as Joe
  • Sweet Surrender (1935)
  • The Love Captive (1934) as Larry Chapman
  • A Laugh or Two (1928) as Self
  • Boy, Oh Boy (1936) as Jimmy Higgins
  • Air Parade (1938) as Mr Brittlebottle

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Russ Brown best known for?

Russ Brown is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including In China They Eat Dogs (1999), South Pacific (1958), Anatomy of a Murder (1959), The Cardinal (1963).

When and where was Russ Brown born?

Russ Brown was born on May 30, 1892 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.

How many credits does Russ Brown have?

Russ Brown has accumulated over 17 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1928 to 1987.

What is Russ Brown's background in cinema and television?

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Russell Brown (May 30, 1892; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania – October 19, 1964; Englewood, New Jersey) was an American Tony Award-winning actor of stage and film. Brown, a stage actor for decades, is best remembered by audiences as Captain Brackett in South Pacific (which he repeated ...

Russ Brown by the numbers

17credits
15films
2TV series
1928–1987active years

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