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John Russell

Bio: From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. John Lawrence Russell was an American actor, and World War II veteran, most noted for playing Marshal Dan Troop in the successful ABC western television series Lawman from 1958 to 1962, and his lead role as international adventurer Tim Kelly in the syndicated TV series Soldiers of Fortune from 1955 to 1957
Born: Mon, Jan 03 1921
Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, USA

Death: Sat, Jan 19 1991
John Russell is 70 years old
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Poster of American Nightmare
American Nightmare
John Russell would have been no older than 70 in American Nightmare as 'Police Officer'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 29 2002
Poster of Under the Gun
Under the Gun
John Russell was 67 in Under the Gun as 'Simon Stone'.
Movie Released: Mon, Apr 25 1988
Poster of Pale Rider
Pale Rider
John Russell was 64 in Pale Rider as 'Stockburn'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 28 1985
Poster of Six Tickets to Hell
Six Tickets to Hell
John Russell was 60 in Six Tickets to Hell
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 10 1981
Poster of When the West Was Fun: A Western Reunion
When the West Was Fun: A Western Reunion
John Russell was 58 in When the West Was Fun: A Western Reunion as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jun 05 1979
Poster of Mission to Glory: A True Story
Mission to Glory: A True Story
John Russell was 55 in Mission to Glory: A True Story as 'Capt. Solis'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 1977
Poster of The Outlaw Josey Wales
The Outlaw Josey Wales
John Russell was 55 in The Outlaw Josey Wales as 'Bloody Bill Anderson'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 30 1976
Poster of Smoke In The Wind
Smoke In The Wind
John Russell was 54 in Smoke In The Wind as 'Cagle Mondier'.
Movie Released: Tue, Apr 01 1975
Poster of Blood Legacy
Blood Legacy
John Russell was 50 in Blood Legacy as 'Frank Mantee'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 17 1971
Poster of Cannon for Cordoba
Cannon for Cordoba
John Russell was 49 in Cannon for Cordoba as 'General Pershing'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 01 1970
Poster of Noon Sunday
Noon Sunday
John Russell was 49 in Noon Sunday as 'Darmody'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 10 1970
Poster of If He Hollers, Let Him Go!
If He Hollers, Let Him Go!
John Russell was 47 in If He Hollers, Let Him Go! as 'Sheriff'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 08 1968
Poster of Fireball Jungle
Fireball Jungle
John Russell was 47 in Fireball Jungle as 'Nero Solitarius'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 02 1968
Poster of Buckskin
Buckskin
John Russell was 47 in Buckskin as 'Patch'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 01 1968
Poster of Fort Utah
Fort Utah
John Russell was 46 in Fort Utah as 'Eli Jonas'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 01 1967
Poster of Hostile Guns
Hostile Guns
John Russell was 46 in Hostile Guns as 'Aaron Pleasant'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 01 1967
Poster of Apache Uprising
Apache Uprising
John Russell was 44 in Apache Uprising as 'Vance Buckner'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 29 1965
Poster of Yellowstone Kelly
Yellowstone Kelly
John Russell was 38 in Yellowstone Kelly as 'Gall, Sioux Chief'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 11 1959
Poster of Disneyland '59
Disneyland '59
John Russell was 38 in Disneyland '59 as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jun 15 1959
Poster of Rio Bravo
Rio Bravo
John Russell was 38 in Rio Bravo as 'Nathan Burdette'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 18 1959
Poster of Fort Massacre
Fort Massacre
John Russell was 37 in Fort Massacre as 'Travis'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 14 1958
Poster of The Dalton Girls
The Dalton Girls
John Russell was 36 in The Dalton Girls as 'W.T. "Illinois" Grey'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 01 1957
Poster of Hell Bound
Hell Bound
John Russell was 36 in Hell Bound as 'Jordan'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 01 1957
Poster of Untamed Youth
Untamed Youth
John Russell was 36 in Untamed Youth as 'Russ Tropp'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 15 1957
Poster of The Last Command
The Last Command
John Russell was 34 in The Last Command as 'Lt. Dickinson'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 03 1955
Poster of Hell's Outpost
Hell's Outpost
John Russell was 33 in Hell's Outpost as 'Ben Hodes'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 15 1954
Poster of Jubilee Trail
Jubilee Trail
John Russell was 33 in Jubilee Trail as 'Oliver Hale'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 15 1954
Poster of The Sun Shines Bright
The Sun Shines Bright
John Russell was 32 in The Sun Shines Bright as 'Ashby Corwin'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 02 1953
Poster of Fair Wind to Java
Fair Wind to Java
John Russell was 32 in Fair Wind to Java as 'Flint'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 28 1953
Poster of Hoodlum Empire
Hoodlum Empire
John Russell was 31 in Hoodlum Empire as 'Joe Gray'.
Movie Released: Tue, Apr 15 1952
Poster of Oklahoma Annie
Oklahoma Annie
John Russell was 31 in Oklahoma Annie as 'Dan Fraser'.
Movie Released: Mon, Mar 24 1952
Poster of The Barefoot Mailman
The Barefoot Mailman
John Russell was 30 in The Barefoot Mailman as 'Theron'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 03 1951
Poster of Man in the Saddle
Man in the Saddle
John Russell was 30 in Man in the Saddle as 'Hugh Clagg'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 02 1951
Poster of Fighting Coast Guard
Fighting Coast Guard
John Russell was 30 in Fighting Coast Guard as 'Barney Walker'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 31 1951
Poster of The Fat Man
The Fat Man
John Russell was 30 in The Fat Man as 'Gene Gordon'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 19 1951
Poster of Frenchie
Frenchie
John Russell was 29 in Frenchie as 'Lance Cole'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 25 1950
Poster of Saddle Tramp
Saddle Tramp
John Russell was 29 in Saddle Tramp as 'Rocky'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 21 1950
Poster of Undertow
Undertow
John Russell was 28 in Undertow as 'Danny Morgan'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 03 1949
Poster of The Story of Molly X
The Story of Molly X
John Russell was 28 in The Story of Molly X as 'Cash Brady'.
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 01 1949
Poster of The Gal Who Took the West
The Gal Who Took the West
John Russell was 28 in The Gal Who Took the West as 'Grant O'Hara'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 01 1949
Poster of Slattery's Hurricane
Slattery's Hurricane
John Russell was 28 in Slattery's Hurricane as 'Lt. F.A. 'Hobbie' Hobson'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 11 1949
Poster of Yellow Sky
Yellow Sky
John Russell was 27 in Yellow Sky as 'Lengthy'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 24 1948
Poster of Sitting Pretty
Sitting Pretty
John Russell was 27 in Sitting Pretty as 'Bill Philby'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 10 1948
Poster of Forever Amber
Forever Amber
John Russell was 26 in Forever Amber as 'Black Jack Mallard'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 10 1947
Poster of Somewhere in the Night
Somewhere in the Night
John Russell was 25 in Somewhere in the Night as 'Marine Captain (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 12 1946
Poster of The Dark Corner
The Dark Corner
John Russell was 25 in The Dark Corner as 'Policeman at Tony's Apartment (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Apr 09 1946
Poster of Within These Walls
Within These Walls
John Russell was 24 in Within These Walls as 'Rogers'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 13 1945
Poster of A Bell for Adano
A Bell for Adano
John Russell was 24 in A Bell for Adano as 'Capt. Anderson'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 21 1945
Poster of A Royal Scandal
A Royal Scandal
John Russell was 24 in A Royal Scandal as 'Guard (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Mon, Mar 26 1945
Poster of Mr. Smith Goes to Washington
Mr. Smith Goes to Washington
John Russell was 18 in Mr. Smith Goes to Washington as 'Hopper Boy'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 19 1939

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Simon & Simon
Simon & Simon
John Russell was 60+ in Simon & Simon as 'Oldtimer #2 - in Saloon'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Nov 24 1981
Poster of Jason of Star Command
Jason of Star Command
John Russell was 57+ in Jason of Star Command as 'The Commander'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 09 1978
Poster of Police Story
Police Story
John Russell was 52+ in Police Story
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Mar 20 1973
Poster of Emergency!
Emergency!
John Russell was 51+ in Emergency!
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jan 22 1972
Poster of Alias Smith and Jones
Alias Smith and Jones
John Russell was 50+ in Alias Smith and Jones
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jan 05 1971
Poster of McCloud
McCloud
John Russell was 49+ in McCloud as 'Harry Hague'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Feb 17 1970
Poster of It Takes a Thief
It Takes a Thief
John Russell was 47+ in It Takes a Thief as 'William Dover'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jan 09 1968
Poster of Daniel Boone
Daniel Boone
John Russell was 43+ in Daniel Boone as 'Amos McAleer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 24 1964
Poster of 77 Sunset Strip
77 Sunset Strip
John Russell was 37+ in 77 Sunset Strip as 'Mechanical Cowboy (voice) (uncredited)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 10 1958
Poster of Lawman
Lawman
John Russell was 37+ in Lawman as 'Marshal Dan Troop'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 05 1958
Poster of Maverick
Maverick
John Russell was 36+ in Maverick as ', John Grimes, Edgar Maxwell'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 22 1957
Poster of Sugarfoot
Sugarfoot
John Russell was 36+ in Sugarfoot as 'Jeff Seward'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 17 1957
Poster of Cheyenne
Cheyenne
John Russell was 34+ in Cheyenne
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 20 1955
Poster of Gunsmoke
Gunsmoke
John Russell was 34+ in Gunsmoke as 'Carl Ryker'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 10 1955
Poster of Soldiers of Fortune
Soldiers of Fortune
John Russell was 34+ in Soldiers of Fortune as 'Tim Kelly'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jan 10 1955
Poster of Studio 57
Studio 57
John Russell was 33+ in Studio 57
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 21 1954