Russ Tamblyn
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- December 30, 1934 in Los Angeles, California, USA
- Active Years
- 1948–2020 (73 Years)
- Total Credits
- 103 credits in database
Biography
Russell Irving Russ Tamblyn is an American film and television actor born on December 30, 1934, in Los Angeles, California, United States. Also known as Russell Tamblyn, Rusty Tamblyn, and Rasu, he is best known for his performance in the 1961 movie musical West Side Story as Riff, the leader of the Jets gang. His acting career includes numerous known credits in movies and television shows. He was married to actress Venetia Stevenson from 1956 to 1957.
Career overview
Russell Irving Russ Tamblyn is an American film and television actor who was born on December 30, 1934, in Los Angeles, California, USA. He is also known by the names Russell Tamblyn, Rusty Tamblyn, and Rasu. He is widely recognized for his performance in the 1961 movie musical West Side Story, in which he played Riff, the leader of the Jets gang.
Throughout his career, Tamblyn has amassed 101 known credits in acting across movies and television shows. His personal background includes a marriage to actress Venetia Stevenson from 1956 to 1957. Additional biographical references and profiles for the actor are maintained across several platforms, including the Movie Database, IMDb, Criticker, and other biographical sources.
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Full Filmography
103 titles- Zandor and Friends (2020) as Self
- Blood & Flesh: The Reel Life & Ghastly Death of Al Adamson (2019)
- The Haunting of Hill House (2018) as Dr. Montague
- In Hollywood's Backyard: Topanga in the 1970s (2017) as Self
- Paint It Black (2016) as Meredith's Friend
- Along for the Ride (2016) as Self
- Chatty Catties (2015) as Bruce
- Twin Peaks: The Missing Pieces (2014) as Dr. Lawrence Jacoby
- Hits (2014) as Dale
- The 9th Wonder of the World: The Making of 'Gorgo' (2013) as Tom Thumb (archive footage)
- Django Unchained (2012) as Son of a Gunfighter
- Drive (2011) as Doc
- Joan of Arcadia (2003) as Dog Walker God
- West Side Memories (2003) as Self
- Cinerama Adventure (2002) as Self
- Postcards From The Cast (2001) as Self
- Inherit the Wind (1999) as Ed Morse
- Who's the Caboose? (1997) Co-Executive Producer
- Johnny Mysto: Boy Wizard (1997) as Blackmoor
- My Ghost Dog (1997) as Vito
- Sobbin' Women: The Making of 'Seven Brides for Seven Brothers' (1997) as Himself
- Little Miss Magic (1997) as Brenden Moran
- Invisible Mom (1996) as Dr. Woorter
- Attack of the 60 Foot Centerfold (1995) as Gas Attendant
- Rebellious (1995) as Old Guy
- Starstruck (1995) as Wheeler / Homeless Man
- Babylon 5 (1994) as Capt. Jack Maynard
- Desert Steel (1994) as Tate
- Cabin Boy (1994) as Chocki
- Little Devils: The Birth (1993) as Doc Clapton
- Running Mates (1992) as Frank Usher
- Wizards of the Demon Sword (1991) as Ulric
- Crazy About the Movies: Dennis Hopper (1991) as Self
- Twin Peaks (1990) as Dr. Jacoby
- Aftershock (1990) as Hank Franklin
- Quantum Leap (1989) as Bert Glasserman
- Twin Peaks (1989) as Dr. Lawrence Jacoby
- B.O.R.N. (1989) as Hugh
- Blood Screams (1989) as Frank
- Necromancer (1988) as Charles DeLonge
- Cyclone (1987)
- The Phantom Empire (1987) as Bill
- Commando Squad (1987) as Anchor
- That's Dancing! (1985)
- Fame (1982)
- Human Highway (1982) as Fred Kelly
- Human Highway (1982) Screenplay
- Grizzly Adams (1977) as Milton Wright
- The Quest (1976)
- The Captive: The Longest Drive 2 (1976) as Kelly
- Black Heat (1976) as Ziggy
- Win, Place or Steal (1975) as Raymond
- That's Entertainment! (1974) as (archive footage) (uncredited)
- Tight as a Drum (1974) as Tink Wilson
- The Last Movie (1971) as Member of Billy's gang
- Dracula vs. Frankenstein (1971) as Rico
- The Female Bunch (1971) as Bill
- Satan's Sadists (1969) as Anchor
- Scream Free! (1969) as Link
- The Name of the Game (1968) as John Earl
- Rio Reel (1968) Director
- Tarzan (1966) as Bell
- The War of the Gargantuas (1966) as Dr. Paul Stewart
- Son of a Gunfighter (1965) as Johnny Ketchum
- First Film (1965) Director
- The Long Ships (1964) as Orm
- Burke's Law (1963) as Maximillian
- The Greatest Show on Earth (1963)
- Channing (1963) as Hal Langley
- The Haunting (1963) as Luke Sanderson
- Follow the Boys (1963) as Smitty
- How the West Was Won (1962) as Confederate Deserter
- The Wonderful World of the Brothers Grimm (1962) as The Woodsman (segment "The Dancing Princess") / Tom Thumb
- West Side Story (1961) as Riff
- Cimarron (1960) as William Hardy, The Cherokee Kid
- Tom Thumb (1958) as Tom Thumb
- High School Confidential! (1958) as Tony Baker / Mike Wilson
- Peyton Place (1957) as Norman Page
- Don't Go Near the Water (1957) as Ens. Tyson
- The Fastest Gun Alive (1956) as Eric Doolittle
- The Last Hunt (1956) as Jimmy O'Brien
- The Young Guns (1956) as Tully Rice
- Gunsmoke (1955) as Billy Waters
- MGM Parade (1955) as Self / Jimmy in 'The Last Hunt'
- MGM Parade (1955) as Self
- Many Rivers to Cross (1955) as Shields
- Hit the Deck (1955) as Danny Xavier Smith
- Seven Brides for Seven Brothers (1954) as Brother Gideon Pontipee
- Deep in My Heart (1954) as Lazar Berrison Jr. (uncredited)
- Take the High Ground! (1953) as Paul Jamison
- The Winning Team (1952) as Willie Alexander
- Retreat, Hell! (1952) as Jimmy W. McDermid
- Father's Little Dividend (1951) as Tommy Banks
- As Young as You Feel (1951) as Willie McKinley (uncredited)
- Father of the Bride (1950) as Tommy Banks
- Gun Crazy (1950) as Bart Tare (Age 14)
- Captain Carey, U.S.A. (1950) as Pietro
- The Vicious Years (1950) as Tino
- Samson and Delilah (1949) as Saul
- Reign of Terror (1949) as Pierre's Oldest Son (uncredited)
- The Kid from Cleveland (1949) as Johnny Barrows
- The Boy with Green Hair (1948) as Classmate (uncredited)
- Mamie Exposed! The Life and Loves of the Last Blonde Bombshell
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Russ Tamblyn best known for?
Russ Tamblyn is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Blood & Flesh: The Reel Life & Ghastly Death of Al Adamson (2019), The Haunting of Hill House (2018), Paint It Black (2016), Django Unchained (2012).
When and where was Russ Tamblyn born?
Russ Tamblyn was born on December 30, 1934 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
How many credits does Russ Tamblyn have?
Russ Tamblyn has accumulated over 103 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1948 to 2020.
What is Russ Tamblyn's background in cinema and television?
Russell Irving Russ Tamblyn is an American film and television actor born on December 30, 1934, in Los Angeles, California, United States. Also known as Russell Tamblyn, Rusty Tamblyn, and Rasu, he is best known for his performance in the 1961 movie musical West Side Story as Riff, the leader of the Jets gang. His acti...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Twin Peaks (1990) as Dr. Jacoby — aged about 55
- Django Unchained (2012) as Son of a Gunfighter — aged about 77
- The Haunting of Hill House (2018) as Dr. Montague — aged about 83
- Babylon 5 (1994) as Capt. Jack Maynard — aged about 59
- Quantum Leap (1989) as Bert Glasserman — aged about 54
- Drive (2011) as Doc — aged about 76
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