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Russell Simpson

Bio: From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Russell McCaskill Simpson (June 17, 1880, Danville, California – December 12, 1959, Woodland Hills, California) was an American character actor who appeared in over 500 movies. He is best known for his "grizzled old man" appearances

Born: Wed, Jun 16 1880

Birthplace: Danville, California, USA

Death: Sat, Dec 12 1959

Russell Simpson is 79 years old

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Poster of The Horse Soldiers

The Horse Soldiers

Russell Simpson was 78 in The Horse Soldiers as 'Henry Goodbody'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jun 11 1959

Poster of The Tin Star

Russell Simpson was 77 in The Tin Star as 'Clem Hall'.

Movie Released: Wed, Oct 23 1957

Poster of The Lonely Man

Russell Simpson was 77 in The Lonely Man

Movie Released: Fri, Jun 21 1957

Poster of The Brass Legend

The Brass Legend

Russell Simpson was 76 in The Brass Legend as 'Deputy 'Pop' Jackson'.

Movie Released: Sat, Dec 01 1956

Poster of Friendly Persuasion

Friendly Persuasion

Russell Simpson was 76 in Friendly Persuasion as 'Brother Griffith - Elder (uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Sun, Nov 25 1956

Poster of The Tall Men

Russell Simpson was 75 in The Tall Men as 'Emigrant (uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Thu, Sep 22 1955

Poster of The Last Command

The Last Command

Russell Simpson was 75 in The Last Command as 'The Parson'.

Movie Released: Wed, Aug 03 1955

Poster of Broken Lance

Russell Simpson was 74 in Broken Lance as 'Judge (uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Sat, Sep 25 1954

Poster of Seven Brides for Seven Brothers

Seven Brides for Seven Brothers

Russell Simpson was 74 in Seven Brides for Seven Brothers as 'Fred Bixby'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jul 22 1954

Poster of The Sun Shines Bright

The Sun Shines Bright

Russell Simpson was 72 in The Sun Shines Bright as 'Lewt Lake'.

Movie Released: Sat, May 02 1953

Poster of Meet Me at the Fair

Meet Me at the Fair

Russell Simpson was 72 in Meet Me at the Fair as 'Sheriff Evans'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 1953

Poster of The Ghost of Crossbone Canyon

The Ghost of Crossbone Canyon

Russell Simpson was 72 in The Ghost of Crossbone Canyon as 'Sam Stanton'.

Movie Released: Sat, Nov 01 1952

Poster of Lone Star

Russell Simpson was 72 in Lone Star as 'Maynard Cole'.

Movie Released: Fri, Oct 24 1952

Poster of Feudin' Fools

Russell Simpson was 72 in Feudin' Fools as 'Grandpa Smith'.

Movie Released: Sun, Sep 21 1952

Poster of Ma and Pa Kettle at the Fair

Ma and Pa Kettle at the Fair

Russell Simpson was 72 in Ma and Pa Kettle at the Fair as 'Clem Johnson'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jul 11 1952

Poster of Comin' Round the Mountain

Comin' Round the Mountain

Russell Simpson was 71 in Comin' Round the Mountain as 'Judge'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jul 26 1951

Poster of Call of the Klondike

Call of the Klondike

Russell Simpson was 70 in Call of the Klondike as 'Andy McKay'.

Movie Released: Sun, Dec 17 1950

Poster of Saddle Tramp

Russell Simpson was 70 in Saddle Tramp as 'Pop'.

Movie Released: Thu, Sep 21 1950

Poster of Wagon Master

Russell Simpson was 69 in Wagon Master as 'Adam Perkins'.

Movie Released: Sat, Apr 22 1950

Poster of The Outriders

Russell Simpson was 69 in The Outriders as 'Farmer (uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Wed, Mar 01 1950

Poster of Free For All

Russell Simpson was 69 in Free For All as 'Farmer'.

Movie Released: Tue, Nov 01 1949

Poster of The Gal Who Took the West

The Gal Who Took the West

Russell Simpson was 69 in The Gal Who Took the West as 'Bartender (as old Timer)'.

Movie Released: Thu, Sep 01 1949

Poster of Tuna Clipper

Russell Simpson was 68 in Tuna Clipper as 'Capt. Fergus MacLennan'.

Movie Released: Mon, Apr 11 1949

Poster of Joan of Arc

Russell Simpson was 68 in Joan of Arc as 'Old Man with Pipe (uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Wed, Dec 22 1948

Poster of Sundown in Santa Fe

Sundown in Santa Fe

Russell Simpson was 68 in Sundown in Santa Fe as 'Sheriff Jim Wyatt'.

Movie Released: Fri, Nov 05 1948

Poster of The Untamed Breed

The Untamed Breed

Russell Simpson was 68 in The Untamed Breed as 'Minister'.

Movie Released: Wed, Oct 20 1948

Poster of Tap Roots

Russell Simpson was 68 in Tap Roots as 'Big Sam Dabney'.

Movie Released: Wed, Aug 25 1948

Poster of Coroner Creek

Russell Simpson was 68 in Coroner Creek as 'Walt Hardison'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jul 01 1948

Poster of Albuquerque

Russell Simpson was 67 in Albuquerque as 'Abner Huggins'.

Movie Released: Fri, Feb 20 1948

Poster of Bowery Buckaroos

Bowery Buckaroos

Russell Simpson was 67 in Bowery Buckaroos as 'Luke Barlow'.

Movie Released: Sat, Nov 22 1947

Poster of The Fabulous Texan

The Fabulous Texan

Russell Simpson was 67 in The Fabulous Texan as 'Wade Clayton'.

Movie Released: Sun, Nov 09 1947

Poster of The Romance of Rosy Ridge

The Romance of Rosy Ridge

Russell Simpson was 67 in The Romance of Rosy Ridge as 'Dan Yeary'.

Movie Released: Mon, Aug 04 1947

Poster of A Boy and His Dog

A Boy and His Dog

Russell Simpson was 66 in A Boy and His Dog as 'Mr. Thornycroft'.

Movie Released: Thu, Dec 26 1946

Poster of My Dog Shep

Russell Simpson was 66 in My Dog Shep as 'Mathew Hodgkins'.

Movie Released: Fri, Nov 01 1946

Poster of My Darling Clementine

My Darling Clementine

Russell Simpson was 66 in My Darling Clementine as 'John Simpson'.

Movie Released: Thu, Oct 17 1946

Poster of Death Valley

Russell Simpson was 66 in Death Valley as 'Old Silas Bagley'.

Movie Released: Thu, Aug 15 1946

Poster of Bad Bascomb

Russell Simpson was 65 in Bad Bascomb as 'Elijah Walker'.

Movie Released: Sun, May 26 1946

Poster of California Gold Rush

California Gold Rush

Russell Simpson was 65 in California Gold Rush as 'Colonel Parker'.

Movie Released: Mon, Feb 04 1946

Poster of They Were Expendable

They Were Expendable

Russell Simpson was 65 in They Were Expendable as ''Dad' Knowland'.

Movie Released: Fri, Dec 07 1945

Poster of Along Came Jones

Along Came Jones

Russell Simpson was 65 in Along Came Jones as 'Pop de Longpre'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jul 19 1945

Poster of Roughly Speaking

Roughly Speaking

Russell Simpson was 64 in Roughly Speaking as 'The Colonel - Drill Instructor (uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jan 31 1945

Poster of The Big Bonanza

The Big Bonanza

Russell Simpson was 64 in The Big Bonanza as 'Adam Parker'.

Movie Released: Sat, Dec 30 1944

Poster of Roaring Guns

Russell Simpson was 63 in Roaring Guns as 'Farmer MacKenzie'.

Movie Released: Sat, Feb 19 1944

Poster of Texas Masquerade

Texas Masquerade

Russell Simpson was 63 in Texas Masquerade as 'J.K. Trimble'.

Movie Released: Tue, Feb 08 1944

Poster of The Woman of the Town

The Woman of the Town

Russell Simpson was 63 in The Woman of the Town as 'Sime'.

Movie Released: Fri, Dec 31 1943

Poster of Moonlight in Vermont

Moonlight in Vermont

Russell Simpson was 63 in Moonlight in Vermont as 'Uncle Rufus'.

Movie Released: Fri, Dec 24 1943

Poster of Riding High

Russell Simpson was 63 in Riding High as 'Frenchy McGuire'.

Movie Released: Thu, Nov 11 1943

Poster of Colt Comrades

Russell Simpson was 63 in Colt Comrades as 'Sheriff'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jun 18 1943

Poster of Border Patrol

Russell Simpson was 62 in Border Patrol as 'Orestes Krebs'.

Movie Released: Fri, Apr 02 1943

Poster of Tennessee Johnson

Tennessee Johnson

Russell Simpson was 62 in Tennessee Johnson as 'Kirby'.

Movie Released: Tue, Dec 01 1942

Poster of The Spoilers

Russell Simpson was 61 in The Spoilers as 'Flapjack'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jun 11 1942

Poster of Lone Star Ranger

Lone Star Ranger

Russell Simpson was 61 in Lone Star Ranger as 'Tom Duane'.

Movie Released: Fri, Mar 20 1942

Poster of Nazi Agent

Russell Simpson was 61 in Nazi Agent as '2nd Captain (uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Sun, Mar 01 1942

Poster of Shut My Big Mouth

Shut My Big Mouth

Russell Simpson was 61 in Shut My Big Mouth as 'Mayor Potter'.

Movie Released: Thu, Feb 19 1942

Poster of Wild Bill Hickok Rides

Wild Bill Hickok Rides

Russell Simpson was 61 in Wild Bill Hickok Rides as 'Ned Nolan'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jan 31 1942

Poster of Swamp Water

Russell Simpson was 61 in Swamp Water as 'Marty McCord'.

Movie Released: Sun, Nov 16 1941

Poster of Last of the Duanes

Last of the Duanes

Russell Simpson was 61 in Last of the Duanes as 'Tom Duane'.

Movie Released: Fri, Sep 26 1941

Poster of Wild Geese Calling

Wild Geese Calling

Russell Simpson was 61 in Wild Geese Calling as 'Marshal Len Baker'.

Movie Released: Fri, Aug 15 1941

Poster of Bad Men of Missouri

Bad Men of Missouri

Russell Simpson was 61 in Bad Men of Missouri as 'Hank Younger'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jul 26 1941

Poster of Citadel of Crime

Citadel of Crime

Russell Simpson was 61 in Citadel of Crime as 'Jess Meekins'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jul 23 1941

Poster of Meet John Doe

Russell Simpson was 60 in Meet John Doe as '(uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Fri, Mar 14 1941

Poster of Tobacco Road

Russell Simpson was 60 in Tobacco Road as 'Chief of Police'.

Movie Released: Thu, Feb 20 1941

Poster of Santa Fe Trail

Russell Simpson was 60 in Santa Fe Trail as 'Shubel Morgan'.

Movie Released: Fri, Dec 20 1940

Poster of Brigham Young

Russell Simpson was 60 in Brigham Young as 'U.S. Army Major'.

Movie Released: Fri, Sep 27 1940

Poster of Wyoming

Russell Simpson was 60 in Wyoming as 'Mr. Bronson'.

Movie Released: Fri, Sep 13 1940

Poster of Three Faces West

Three Faces West

Russell Simpson was 60 in Three Faces West as 'Minister'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jul 03 1940

Poster of Virginia City

Russell Simpson was 59 in Virginia City as 'Gaylord'.

Movie Released: Sat, Mar 23 1940

Poster of The Grapes of Wrath

The Grapes of Wrath

Russell Simpson was 59 in The Grapes of Wrath as 'Pa Joad'.

Movie Released: Fri, Mar 15 1940

Poster of Geronimo

Russell Simpson was 59 in Geronimo as 'Scout'.

Movie Released: Sun, Nov 26 1939

Poster of Drums Along the Mohawk

Drums Along the Mohawk

Russell Simpson was 59 in Drums Along the Mohawk as 'Dr. Petry'.

Movie Released: Fri, Nov 10 1939

Poster of Mr. Smith Goes to Washington

Mr. Smith Goes to Washington

Russell Simpson was 59 in Mr. Smith Goes to Washington as 'Kenneth Allen (uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Thu, Oct 19 1939

Poster of Desperate Trails

Desperate Trails

Russell Simpson was 59 in Desperate Trails as 'Sheriff Big Bill Tanner'.

Movie Released: Sat, Sep 30 1939

Poster of The Bill of Rights

The Bill of Rights

Russell Simpson was 59 in The Bill of Rights as 'Frontiersman'.

Movie Released: Sat, Aug 19 1939

Poster of Western Caravans

Western Caravans

Russell Simpson was 58 in Western Caravans as 'Winchester Thompson'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jun 14 1939

Poster of Young Mr. Lincoln

Young Mr. Lincoln

Russell Simpson was 58 in Young Mr. Lincoln as 'Woolridge (uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jun 09 1939

Poster of Dodge City

Russell Simpson was 58 in Dodge City as 'Orth'.

Movie Released: Sat, Apr 08 1939

Poster of Heart of the North

Heart of the North

Russell Simpson was 58 in Heart of the North as 'Dave MacMillan'.

Movie Released: Sat, Dec 10 1938

Poster of Valley of the Giants

Valley of the Giants

Russell Simpson was 58 in Valley of the Giants as 'McKenzie'.

Movie Released: Sat, Sep 17 1938

Poster of The Girl of the Golden West

The Girl of the Golden West

Russell Simpson was 57 in The Girl of the Golden West as 'Fred - Outrider in Prologue'.

Movie Released: Fri, Mar 18 1938

Poster of Gold Is Where You Find It

Gold Is Where You Find It

Russell Simpson was 57 in Gold Is Where You Find It as 'MacKenzie'.

Movie Released: Sat, Feb 12 1938

Poster of That I May Live

That I May Live

Russell Simpson was 57 in That I May Live as 'Bish Plivens'.

Movie Released: Mon, Sep 13 1937

Poster of Paradise Isle

Russell Simpson was 57 in Paradise Isle as 'Baxter'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jul 21 1937

Poster of Wild West Days

Russell Simpson was 57 in Wild West Days as 'Matt Keeler'.

Movie Released: Mon, Jul 05 1937

Poster of Yodelin' Kid from Pine Ridge

Yodelin' Kid from Pine Ridge

Russell Simpson was 56 in Yodelin' Kid from Pine Ridge as 'Bayliss Baynum'.

Movie Released: Mon, Jun 14 1937

Poster of Parnell

Russell Simpson was 56 in Parnell as 'Dead Child's Father'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jun 04 1937

Poster of Mountain Justice

Mountain Justice

Russell Simpson was 56 in Mountain Justice as 'Matthew Turnbull'.

Movie Released: Sat, Apr 24 1937

Poster of Green Light

Russell Simpson was 56 in Green Light as 'Sheep Man'.

Movie Released: Sat, Feb 20 1937

Poster of Maid of Salem

Russell Simpson was 56 in Maid of Salem as 'Village Marshal (Uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Fri, Feb 12 1937

Poster of Ramona

Russell Simpson was 56 in Ramona as 'Scroggs'.

Movie Released: Fri, Sep 25 1936

Poster of Back to Nature

Russell Simpson was 56 in Back to Nature as 'Sheriff'.

Movie Released: Fri, Aug 14 1936

Poster of San Francisco

Russell Simpson was 56 in San Francisco as ''Red' Kelly'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jun 26 1936

Poster of Girl of the Ozarks

Girl of the Ozarks

Russell Simpson was 55 in Girl of the Ozarks

Movie Released: Fri, Jun 12 1936

Poster of The Harvester

Russell Simpson was 55 in The Harvester as 'Abner Prewett'.

Movie Released: Sat, Apr 18 1936

Poster of Man Hunt

Russell Simpson was 55 in Man Hunt as 'Jeff Parkington'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jan 29 1936

Poster of Paddy O'Day

Russell Simpson was 55 in Paddy O'Day as 'Benton'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jan 17 1936

Poster of Way Down East

Russell Simpson was 55 in Way Down East as 'Squire Amasa Bartlett'.

Movie Released: Fri, Oct 25 1935

Poster of Motive for Revenge

Motive for Revenge

Russell Simpson was 54 in Motive for Revenge as 'McAllister'.

Movie Released: Wed, May 15 1935

Poster of The Hoosier Schoolmaster

The Hoosier Schoolmaster

Russell Simpson was 54 in The Hoosier Schoolmaster as 'Doc Small'.

Movie Released: Tue, May 14 1935

Poster of West of the Pecos

West of the Pecos

Russell Simpson was 54 in West of the Pecos as 'Roy Neal'.

Movie Released: Thu, Dec 27 1934

Poster of Radio Scout

Russell Simpson was 54 in Radio Scout as 'Pappy Tolliver'.

Movie Released: Sat, Sep 01 1934

Poster of The World Moves On

The World Moves On

Russell Simpson was 54 in The World Moves On as 'Notary (1825)'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jun 27 1934

Poster of Ever Since Eve

Russell Simpson was 53 in Ever Since Eve as 'Jim Wood'.

Movie Released: Sun, Mar 25 1934

Poster of Three on a Honeymoon

Three on a Honeymoon

Russell Simpson was 53 in Three on a Honeymoon as 'Ezra MacDuff'.

Movie Released: Thu, Mar 22 1934

Poster of Carolina

Russell Simpson was 53 in Carolina as 'Richards'.

Movie Released: Fri, Feb 02 1934

Poster of Frontier Marshal

Frontier Marshal

Russell Simpson was 53 in Frontier Marshal as 'Editor Pickett'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jan 19 1934

Poster of Sixteen Fathoms Deep

Sixteen Fathoms Deep

Russell Simpson was 53 in Sixteen Fathoms Deep as 'A.B. Crockett'.

Movie Released: Mon, Jan 01 1934

Poster of The Power and the Glory

The Power and the Glory

Russell Simpson was 53 in The Power and the Glory as 'Professor (uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Fri, Oct 06 1933

Poster of Stolen by Gypsies or Beer and Bicycles

Stolen by Gypsies or Beer and Bicycles

Russell Simpson was 53 in Stolen by Gypsies or Beer and Bicycles as 'Speaker'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jul 13 1933

Poster of Face in the Sky

Face in the Sky

Russell Simpson was 52 in Face in the Sky as 'Pa Nathan Brown'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jan 15 1933

Poster of Silver Dollar

Russell Simpson was 52 in Silver Dollar as 'Hamlin'.

Movie Released: Thu, Dec 22 1932

Poster of Call Her Savage

Call Her Savage

Russell Simpson was 52 in Call Her Savage as 'Old Man in Wagon Train'.

Movie Released: Thu, Nov 24 1932

Poster of The Cabin in the Cotton

The Cabin in the Cotton

Russell Simpson was 52 in The Cabin in the Cotton as 'Uncle Joe'.

Movie Released: Mon, Sep 26 1932

Poster of Hello Trouble

Russell Simpson was 52 in Hello Trouble as 'Jonathan Kenyon'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jul 15 1932

Poster of The Honor of the Press

The Honor of the Press

Russell Simpson was 52 in The Honor of the Press as 'Dan Perkins'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jul 13 1932

Poster of Flames

Russell Simpson was 51 in Flames as 'Jake'.

Movie Released: Sun, May 29 1932

Poster of The Riding Tornado

The Riding Tornado

Russell Simpson was 51 in The Riding Tornado as 'Sheriff'.

Movie Released: Wed, May 04 1932

Poster of The Famous Ferguson Case

The Famous Ferguson Case

Russell Simpson was 51 in The Famous Ferguson Case as 'Banker Craig'.

Movie Released: Tue, Apr 19 1932

Poster of Lena Rivers

Russell Simpson was 51 in Lena Rivers as 'Grandfather Nichols'.

Movie Released: Sun, Mar 27 1932

Poster of Law and Order

Russell Simpson was 51 in Law and Order as 'Judge R.W. Williams'.

Movie Released: Tue, Feb 09 1932

Poster of Ridin' for Justice

Ridin' for Justice

Russell Simpson was 51 in Ridin' for Justice as 'Marshal Joseph Slyde'.

Movie Released: Mon, Jan 04 1932

Poster of Susan Lenox (Her Fall and Rise)

Susan Lenox (Her Fall and Rise)

Russell Simpson was 51 in Susan Lenox (Her Fall and Rise) as 'Doctor'.

Movie Released: Sat, Oct 10 1931

Poster of Alexander Hamilton

Alexander Hamilton

Russell Simpson was 51 in Alexander Hamilton as 'Harvey Taylor - First Ex-Soldier'.

Movie Released: Sat, Sep 12 1931

Poster of The Great Meadow

The Great Meadow

Russell Simpson was 50 in The Great Meadow as 'Thomas Hall'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jan 24 1931

Poster of Man to Man

Russell Simpson was 50 in Man to Man as 'Uncle Cal'.

Movie Released: Fri, Dec 05 1930

Poster of Abraham Lincoln

Abraham Lincoln

Russell Simpson was 50 in Abraham Lincoln as 'Lincoln's Employer'.

Movie Released: Sat, Nov 08 1930

Poster of Billy the Kid

Russell Simpson was 50 in Billy the Kid as 'Angus McSween'.

Movie Released: Thu, Oct 16 1930

Poster of The Lone Star Ranger

The Lone Star Ranger

Russell Simpson was 49 in The Lone Star Ranger as 'Colonel John Aldridge'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jan 05 1930

Poster of After the Fog

Russell Simpson was 49 in After the Fog as 'Joshua Barker'.

Movie Released: Sun, Dec 15 1929

Poster of The Sap

Russell Simpson was 49 in The Sap as 'The Banker'.

Movie Released: Sat, Nov 09 1929

Poster of My Lady's Past

Russell Simpson was 48 in My Lady's Past

Movie Released: Mon, Apr 01 1929

Poster of All Faces West

Russell Simpson was 48 in All Faces West as 'Gunner Bill'.

Movie Released: Sat, Mar 02 1929

Poster of Innocents of Paris

Innocents of Paris

Russell Simpson was 48 in Innocents of Paris as 'Emile Leval'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jan 02 1929

Poster of Tropical Nights

Tropical Nights

Russell Simpson was 48 in Tropical Nights as 'Singapore Joe'.

Movie Released: Mon, Dec 10 1928

Poster of Wild Geese

Russell Simpson was 47 in Wild Geese as 'Caleb Gare'.

Movie Released: Tue, Nov 15 1927

Poster of Now We're in the Air

Now We're in the Air

Russell Simpson was 47 in Now We're in the Air as 'Lord Abercrombie McTavish'.

Movie Released: Fri, Oct 21 1927

Poster of The First Auto

Russell Simpson was 47 in The First Auto as 'Hank Armstrong'.

Movie Released: Mon, Jun 27 1927

Poster of The Frontiersman

The Frontiersman

Russell Simpson was 46 in The Frontiersman as 'Andrew Jackson'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jun 11 1927

Poster of Annie Laurie

Russell Simpson was 46 in Annie Laurie as 'Sandy'.

Movie Released: Tue, May 10 1927

Poster of Lovey Mary

Russell Simpson was 46 in Lovey Mary as 'Stubbins'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jun 20 1926

Poster of Rustlin' for Cupid

Rustlin' for Cupid

Russell Simpson was 45 in Rustlin' for Cupid as 'Hank Blatchford'.

Movie Released: Sun, Apr 11 1926

Poster of The Earth Woman

The Earth Woman

Russell Simpson was 45 in The Earth Woman as 'Ezra Tilden'.

Movie Released: Sun, Apr 04 1926

Poster of The Splendid Road

The Splendid Road

Russell Simpson was 45 in The Splendid Road as 'Capt. Lightfoot'.

Movie Released: Sun, Dec 06 1925

Poster of The Eagle

Russell Simpson was 45 in The Eagle as 'The Eagle's Lieutenant / Coach Driver (uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Sun, Nov 08 1925

Poster of Why Women Love

Russell Simpson was 45 in Why Women Love as 'Silas Martin'.

Movie Released: Sun, Oct 18 1925

Poster of Thunder Mountain

Thunder Mountain

Russell Simpson was 45 in Thunder Mountain as 'Si Pace'.

Movie Released: Sun, Oct 11 1925

Poster of Paint and Powder

Paint and Powder

Russell Simpson was 45 in Paint and Powder as 'Riley'.

Movie Released: Wed, Sep 16 1925

Poster of Faint Perfume

Russell Simpson was 44 in Faint Perfume as 'Grandpa Crumb'.

Movie Released: Mon, Jun 08 1925

Poster of Old Shoes

Russell Simpson was 44 in Old Shoes

Movie Released: Wed, Apr 08 1925

Poster of The Narrow Street

The Narrow Street

Russell Simpson was 44 in The Narrow Street as 'Garvey'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jan 04 1925

Poster of Painted People

Russell Simpson was 43 in Painted People as 'Fred Lane'.

Movie Released: Mon, Jan 28 1924

Poster of Defying Destiny

Defying Destiny

Russell Simpson was 43 in Defying Destiny as 'Mr. Wilkens'.

Movie Released: Sat, Sep 29 1923

Poster of The Virginian

Russell Simpson was 43 in The Virginian as 'Trampas'.

Movie Released: Sat, Sep 29 1923

Poster of The Huntress

Russell Simpson was 43 in The Huntress as 'Big Jack Skinner'.

Movie Released: Mon, Aug 20 1923

Poster of Circus Days

Russell Simpson was 43 in Circus Days as 'Eben Holt'.

Movie Released: Mon, Jul 30 1923

Poster of The Girl of the Golden West

The Girl of the Golden West

Russell Simpson was 42 in The Girl of the Golden West as 'Jack Rance'.

Movie Released: Thu, May 03 1923

Poster of The Kingdom Within

The Kingdom Within

Russell Simpson was 42 in The Kingdom Within as 'Caleb Deming'.

Movie Released: Sun, Dec 24 1922

Poster of Peg o' My Heart

Peg o' My Heart

Russell Simpson was 42 in Peg o' My Heart as 'Jim O'Connell'.

Movie Released: Sun, Dec 17 1922

Poster of Rags to Riches

Russell Simpson was 42 in Rags to Riches as 'The Sheriff'.

Movie Released: Sun, Sep 24 1922

Poster of Human Hearts

Russell Simpson was 42 in Human Hearts as 'Paul Logan'.

Movie Released: Sat, Aug 19 1922

Poster of Across the Dead-Line

Across the Dead-Line

Russell Simpson was 41 in Across the Dead-Line as 'Enoch Kidder'.

Movie Released: Mon, Jan 09 1922

Poster of Under the Lash

Russell Simpson was 41 in Under the Lash as 'Simeon Krillet'.

Movie Released: Sun, Oct 16 1921

Poster of Snowblind

Russell Simpson was 40 in Snowblind as 'Hugh Garth'.

Movie Released: Tue, Mar 22 1921

Poster of Bunty Pulls the Strings

Bunty Pulls the Strings

Russell Simpson was 40 in Bunty Pulls the Strings as 'Tammas Biggar'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jan 02 1921

Poster of Godless Men

Russell Simpson was 40 in Godless Men as ''Black' Pawl'.

Movie Released: Sat, Nov 06 1920

Poster of The Branding Iron

The Branding Iron

Russell Simpson was 40 in The Branding Iron as 'John Carver'.

Movie Released: Sun, Oct 31 1920

Poster of Lahoma

Russell Simpson was 40 in Lahoma as ''Brick' Willock'.

Movie Released: Fri, Aug 20 1920

Poster of The Deadlier Sex

The Deadlier Sex

Russell Simpson was 39 in The Deadlier Sex as 'Jim Willis'.

Movie Released: Sun, Mar 28 1920

Poster of Desert Gold

Russell Simpson was 39 in Desert Gold as 'Ladd'.

Movie Released: Fri, Nov 21 1919

Poster of Bill Apperson's Boy

Bill Apperson's Boy

Russell Simpson was 39 in Bill Apperson's Boy as 'Bill Apperson'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jun 22 1919

Russell Simpson was 38 in The Brand as 'Dan McGill'.

Movie Released: Sun, Mar 09 1919

Poster of The Challenge Accepted

The Challenge Accepted

Russell Simpson was 38 in The Challenge Accepted as 'Uncle Zeke Sawyer'.

Movie Released: Sun, Dec 29 1918

Poster of Riders of the Night

Riders of the Night

Russell Simpson was 38 in Riders of the Night as 'Sally's Grandfather'.

Movie Released: Tue, Oct 15 1918

Poster of The Uphill Path

The Uphill Path

Russell Simpson was 38 in The Uphill Path as 'James Lawton'.

Movie Released: Tue, Oct 01 1918

Poster of The Border Legion

The Border Legion

Russell Simpson was 38 in The Border Legion as 'Overland Bradley'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jul 28 1918

Poster of Breakers Ahead

Russell Simpson was 37 in Breakers Ahead as 'Captain Scudder'.

Movie Released: Mon, Mar 25 1918

Poster of A Weaver of Dreams

A Weaver of Dreams

Russell Simpson was 37 in A Weaver of Dreams as 'Martin Chandler'.

Movie Released: Sat, Mar 02 1918

Poster of Blue Jeans

Russell Simpson was 37 in Blue Jeans as 'Jacob Tutwiler'.

Movie Released: Mon, Dec 10 1917

Poster of The Old Homestead

The Old Homestead

Russell Simpson was 35 in The Old Homestead as 'Sheriff'.

Movie Released: Thu, Dec 16 1915

Poster of The Virginian

Russell Simpson was 34 in The Virginian as 'Undetermined Secondary Role (uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Mon, Sep 07 1914

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 The Texan

Russell Simpson was 78+ in The Texan as 'Zeb Waters'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 29 1958

Poster of Wagon Train

Russell Simpson was 77+ in Wagon Train as 'Mr. Carr'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 18 1957

Poster of The 20th Century Fox Hour

The 20th Century Fox Hour

Russell Simpson was 75+ in The 20th Century Fox Hour as 'Old Man'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 05 1955

Poster of Sergeant Preston of the Yukon

Sergeant Preston of the Yukon

Russell Simpson was 75+ in Sergeant Preston of the Yukon

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 29 1955

Poster of Public Defender

Public Defender

Russell Simpson was 73+ in Public Defender as 'Lundquist'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Mar 11 1954

Poster of Cavalcade of America

Cavalcade of America

Russell Simpson was 72+ in Cavalcade of America as 'Quatermaster, , Judge Grant'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 01 1952

Poster of The Adventures of Wild Bill Hickok

The Adventures of Wild Bill Hickok

Russell Simpson was 70+ in The Adventures of Wild Bill Hickok as 'Sam'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 15 1951

Poster of The Lone Ranger

The Lone Ranger

Russell Simpson was 69+ in The Lone Ranger as 'Jack Brewster'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 15 1949