Bing Russell
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Although he's better known as the father of Kurt Russell, Bing Russell had a long acting career of his own. Born in Brattleboro, Vermont, in 1926, Bing had dreams of becoming an actor from a young age. He studied drama at Brattleboro Middletown High School, and made many television appearances in small parts early in his career. In 1961 he scored the role he is most remembered for, Deput...
Filmography
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Dick Tracy
(1990)
Tango & Cash
(1989)
Sunset
(1988)
Overboard
(1987)
Elvis
(1979)
The Loneliest Runner
(1976)
Biography
Although he's better known as the father of Kurt Russell, Bing Russell had a long acting career of his own. Born in Brattleboro, Vermont, in 1926, Bing had dreams of becoming an actor from a young age. He studied drama at Brattleboro Middletown High School, and made many television appearances in small parts early in his career. In 1961 he scored the role he is most remembered for, Deputy Clem Foster on the long-running Western series "Bonanza." He appeared in over 50 episodes on the show, while also making appearances on other frontier staples--"Gunsmoke" and "The Virginian"--as well as the undercover cop show "The Mod Squad." In 1979, Russell took the role of the elder Vernon Presley alongside his son Kurt, who played the King of Rock 'N' Roll in the TV movie "Elvis." Outside the acting arena, Russell made a name for himself as the owner of the Portland Mavericks minor-league baseball team.
Filmography
Cast (Feature Film)
Dick Tracy
(1990)
Tango & Cash
(1989)
Sunset
(1988)
Overboard
(1987)
Elvis
(1979)
The Loneliest Runner
(1976)
The Apple Dumpling Gang
(1975)
A Cry in the Wilderness
(1974)
Mr Griffey
The Sex Symbol
(1974)
Death Sentence
(1974)
Trooper
Set This Town on Fire
(1973)
Satan's School For Girls
(1973)
Sheriff
Runaway!
(1973)
Fireman
Yuma
(1971)
A Taste Of Evil
(1971)
Sheriff
The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes
(1970)
Angelo
Journey to Shiloh
(1968)
Greybeard
The Ride to Hangman's Tree
(1967)
Keller
Billy the Kid vs. Dracula
(1966)
Red Thorpe
Madame X
(1966)
Sergeant Riley
The Hallelujah Trail
(1965)
Horner, a miner
Cheyenne Autumn
(1964)
Troopers
One Man's Way
(1964)
Tom Rayburn
The Stripper
(1963)
Mr. Mulvaney
Stakeout!
(1962)
Joe
The Great Impostor
(1961)
Morgan
The Magnificent Seven
(1960)
Robert
Last Train from Gun Hill
(1959)
Skag
Good Day for a Hanging
(1959)
George Fletcher
The Horse Soldiers
(1959)
Dunker
Cattle Empire
(1958)
Douglas Hamilton
Suicide Battalion
(1958)
Lt. Chet Hall
Gunfight at the O.K. Corral
(1957)
Bartender
Beau James
(1957)
Reporter
The True Story of Jesse James
(1957)
Jayhawker sergeant
Fear Strikes Out
(1957)
Ballplayer
Ride a Violent Mile
(1957)
Norman
The Deadly Mantis
(1957)
Trouper
Teen Age Thunder
(1957)
Used car lot salesman
Bombers B-52
(1957)
Operator
Drango
(1957)
Lieutenant
The Price of Fear
(1956)
Maxie
Behind the High Wall
(1956)
Guard
Tarantula
(1955)
Deputy
Cult of the Cobra
(1955)
Laundry man
Writer (Feature Film)
An Eye for an Eye
(1966)
Screenwriter
Cast (TV Mini-Series)
Moneychangers
(1976)
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