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Russ Tamblyn

Bio: Russell Irving "Russ" Tamblyn (born December 30, 1934) is an American film and television actor, who is arguably best known for his performance in the 1961 movie musical West Side Story as Riff, the leader of the Jets gang. Description above from the Wikipedia article Russ Tamblyn, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia
Born: Sun, Dec 30 1934
Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, USA
Russ Tamblyn is 89 years old
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Poster of Zandor and Friends
Zandor and Friends
Russ Tamblyn was
85 in Zandor and Friends
as 'Self'.
Tue, May 19 2020
Poster of Blood & Flesh: The Reel Life & Ghastly Death of Al Adamson
Blood & Flesh: The Reel Life & Ghastly Death of Al Adamson
Russ Tamblyn was
84 in Blood & Flesh: The Reel Life & Ghastly Death of Al Adamson
as ''.
Fri, Aug 23 2019
Poster of In Hollywood's Backyard: Topanga in the 1970s
In Hollywood's Backyard: Topanga in the 1970s
Russ Tamblyn was
82 in In Hollywood's Backyard: Topanga in the 1970s
as 'Self'.
Wed, Feb 15 2017
Poster of Along for the Ride
Along for the Ride
Russ Tamblyn was
81 in Along for the Ride
as 'Self'.
Thu, Nov 03 2016
Poster of Paint It Black
Paint It Black
Russ Tamblyn was
81 in Paint It Black
as 'Meredith's Friend'.
Fri, Jun 03 2016
Poster of Chatty Catties
Chatty Catties
Russ Tamblyn was
80 in Chatty Catties
as 'Bruce'.
Sat, May 30 2015
Poster of Twin Peaks: The Missing Pieces
Twin Peaks: The Missing Pieces
Russ Tamblyn was
79 in Twin Peaks: The Missing Pieces
as 'Dr. Lawrence Jacoby'.
Wed, Jul 16 2014
Poster of Hits
Hits
Russ Tamblyn was
79 in Hits
as 'Dale'.
Tue, Jan 21 2014
Poster of The 9th Wonder of the World: The Making of 'Gorgo'
The 9th Wonder of the World: The Making of 'Gorgo'
Russ Tamblyn was
78 in The 9th Wonder of the World: The Making of 'Gorgo'
as 'Tom Thumb (archive footage)'.
Tue, Mar 19 2013
Poster of Django Unchained
Django Unchained
Russ Tamblyn was
77 in Django Unchained
as 'Son of a Gunfighter'.
Tue, Dec 25 2012
Poster of Drive
Drive
Russ Tamblyn was
76 in Drive
as 'Doc'.
Thu, Sep 15 2011
Poster of West Side Memories
West Side Memories
Russ Tamblyn was
68 in West Side Memories
as 'Self'.
Tue, Apr 01 2003
Poster of Cinerama Adventure
Cinerama Adventure
Russ Tamblyn was
67 in Cinerama Adventure
as 'Self'.
Fri, Aug 30 2002
Poster of Postcards From The Cast
Postcards From The Cast
Russ Tamblyn was
66 in Postcards From The Cast
as 'Self'.
Tue, Dec 18 2001
Poster of Inherit the Wind
Inherit the Wind
Russ Tamblyn was
64 in Inherit the Wind
as 'Ed Morse'.
Sat, May 29 1999
Poster of My Ghost Dog
My Ghost Dog
Russ Tamblyn was
63 in My Ghost Dog
as 'Vito'.
Wed, Dec 31 1997
Poster of Johnny Mysto: Boy Wizard
Johnny Mysto: Boy Wizard
Russ Tamblyn was
63 in Johnny Mysto: Boy Wizard
as 'Blackmoor'.
Tue, Dec 30 1997
Poster of Who's the Caboose?
Who's the Caboose?
Russ Tamblyn was
62 in Who's the Caboose?
as ''.
Thu, Apr 10 1997
Poster of Sobbin' Women: The Making of 'Seven Brides for Seven Brothers'
Sobbin' Women: The Making of 'Seven Brides for Seven Brothers'
Russ Tamblyn was
62 in Sobbin' Women: The Making of 'Seven Brides for Seven Brothers'
as 'Himself'.
Wed, Jan 01 1997
Poster of Little Miss Magic
Little Miss Magic
Russ Tamblyn was
62 in Little Miss Magic
as 'Brenden Moran'.
Wed, Jan 01 1997
Poster of Invisible Mom
Invisible Mom
Russ Tamblyn was
61 in Invisible Mom
as 'Dr. Woorter'.
Thu, Feb 29 1996
Poster of Attack of the 60 Foot Centerfold
Attack of the 60 Foot Centerfold
Russ Tamblyn was
60 in Attack of the 60 Foot Centerfold
as 'Gas Attendant'.
Fri, Jun 02 1995
Poster of Rebellious
Rebellious
Russ Tamblyn was
60 in Rebellious
as 'Old Guy'.
Sun, Jan 01 1995
Poster of Starstruck
Starstruck
Russ Tamblyn was
60 in Starstruck
as 'Wheeler / Homeless Man'.
Sun, Jan 01 1995
Poster of Desert Steel
Desert Steel
Russ Tamblyn was
59 in Desert Steel
as 'Tate'.
Wed, May 18 1994
Poster of Cabin Boy
Cabin Boy
Russ Tamblyn was
59 in Cabin Boy
as 'Chocki'.
Fri, Jan 07 1994
Poster of Little Devils: The Birth
Little Devils: The Birth
Russ Tamblyn was
58 in Little Devils: The Birth
as 'Doc Clapton'.
Fri, Aug 27 1993
Poster of Running Mates
Running Mates
Russ Tamblyn was
57 in Running Mates
as 'Frank Usher'.
Sun, Oct 04 1992
Poster of Crazy About the Movies: Dennis Hopper
Crazy About the Movies: Dennis Hopper
Russ Tamblyn was
56 in Crazy About the Movies: Dennis Hopper
as 'Self'.
Fri, May 17 1991
Poster of Wizards of the Demon Sword
Wizards of the Demon Sword
Russ Tamblyn was
56 in Wizards of the Demon Sword
as 'Ulric'.
Thu, Feb 28 1991
Poster of Aftershock
Aftershock
Russ Tamblyn was
55 in Aftershock
as 'Hank Franklin'.
Fri, Oct 05 1990
Poster of B.O.R.N.
B.O.R.N.
Russ Tamblyn was
54 in B.O.R.N.
as 'Hugh'.
Thu, Oct 26 1989
Poster of Twin Peaks
Twin Peaks
Russ Tamblyn was
54 in Twin Peaks
as 'Dr. Lawrence Jacoby'.
Sun, Sep 03 1989
Poster of Necromancer
Necromancer
Russ Tamblyn was
53 in Necromancer
as 'Charles DeLonge'.
Wed, Feb 24 1988
Poster of Blood Screams
Blood Screams
Russ Tamblyn was
53 in Blood Screams
as 'Frank'.
Fri, Jan 15 1988
Poster of The Phantom Empire
The Phantom Empire
Russ Tamblyn was
52 in The Phantom Empire
as 'Bill'.
Thu, Oct 01 1987
Poster of Cyclone
Cyclone
Russ Tamblyn was
52 in Cyclone
as ''.
Fri, Jun 05 1987
Poster of Commando Squad
Commando Squad
Russ Tamblyn was
52 in Commando Squad
as 'Anchor'.
Mon, Jun 01 1987
Poster of That's Dancing!
That's Dancing!
Russ Tamblyn was
50 in That's Dancing!
as ''.
Fri, Jan 18 1985
Poster of Human Highway
Human Highway
Russ Tamblyn was
47 in Human Highway
as 'Fred Kelly'.
Fri, Sep 10 1982
Poster of The Captive: The Longest Drive 2
The Captive: The Longest Drive 2
Russ Tamblyn was
41 in The Captive: The Longest Drive 2
as 'Kelly'.
Wed, Sep 22 1976
Poster of Black Heat
Black Heat
Russ Tamblyn was
41 in Black Heat
as 'Ziggy'.
Tue, Jun 01 1976
Poster of Win, Place or Steal
Win, Place or Steal
Russ Tamblyn was
40 in Win, Place or Steal
as 'Raymond'.
Sat, Feb 01 1975
Poster of That's Entertainment!
That's Entertainment!
Russ Tamblyn was
39 in That's Entertainment!
as '(archive footage)'.
Fri, Jun 21 1974
Poster of Tight as a Drum
Tight as a Drum
Russ Tamblyn was
39 in Tight as a Drum
as 'Tink Wilson'.
Mon, Feb 11 1974
Poster of The Last Movie
The Last Movie
Russ Tamblyn was
36 in The Last Movie
as 'Member of Billy's gang'.
Wed, Sep 29 1971
Poster of Dracula vs. Frankenstein
Dracula vs. Frankenstein
Russ Tamblyn was
36 in Dracula vs. Frankenstein
as 'Rico'.
Mon, Sep 20 1971
Poster of The Female Bunch
The Female Bunch
Russ Tamblyn was
36 in The Female Bunch
as 'Bill'.
Wed, Sep 01 1971
Poster of Scream Free!
Scream Free!
Russ Tamblyn was
34 in Scream Free!
as 'Link'.
Wed, Oct 15 1969
Poster of Satan's Sadists
Satan's Sadists
Russ Tamblyn was
34 in Satan's Sadists
as 'Anchor'.
Sun, Jun 01 1969
Poster of The War of the Gargantuas
The War of the Gargantuas
Russ Tamblyn was
31 in The War of the Gargantuas
as 'Dr. Paul Stewart'.
Fri, Jul 29 1966
Poster of Son of a Gunfighter
Son of a Gunfighter
Russ Tamblyn was
30 in Son of a Gunfighter
as 'Johnny Ketchum'.
Mon, Aug 16 1965
Poster of The Long Ships
The Long Ships
Russ Tamblyn was
29 in The Long Ships
as 'Orm'.
Wed, Apr 22 1964
Poster of The Haunting
The Haunting
Russ Tamblyn was
28 in The Haunting
as 'Luke Sanderson'.
Wed, Aug 21 1963
Poster of Follow the Boys
Follow the Boys
Russ Tamblyn was
28 in Follow the Boys
as 'Smitty'.
Wed, Feb 27 1963
Poster of How the West Was Won
How the West Was Won
Russ Tamblyn was
27 in How the West Was Won
as 'Confederate Deserter'.
Fri, Nov 02 1962
Poster of The Wonderful World of the Brothers Grimm
The Wonderful World of the Brothers Grimm
Russ Tamblyn was
27 in The Wonderful World of the Brothers Grimm
as 'The Woodsman (segment "The Dancing Princess") / Tom Thumb'.
Tue, Aug 07 1962
Poster of West Side Story
West Side Story
Russ Tamblyn was
26 in West Side Story
as 'Riff'.
Wed, Dec 13 1961
Poster of Cimarron
Cimarron
Russ Tamblyn was
25 in Cimarron
as 'William Hardy / The Cherokee Kid'.
Thu, Dec 01 1960
Poster of Tom Thumb
Tom Thumb
Russ Tamblyn was
23 in Tom Thumb
as 'Tom Thumb'.
Thu, Dec 04 1958
Poster of High School Confidential!
High School Confidential!
Russ Tamblyn was
23 in High School Confidential!
as 'Tony Baker / Mike Wilson'.
Fri, May 30 1958
Poster of Peyton Place
Peyton Place
Russ Tamblyn was
22 in Peyton Place
as 'Norman Page'.
Fri, Dec 13 1957
Poster of Don't Go Near the Water
Don't Go Near the Water
Russ Tamblyn was
22 in Don't Go Near the Water
as 'Ens. Tyson'.
Thu, Nov 14 1957
Poster of The Young Guns
The Young Guns
Russ Tamblyn was
21 in The Young Guns
as 'Tully Rice'.
Wed, Sep 12 1956
Poster of The Fastest Gun Alive
The Fastest Gun Alive
Russ Tamblyn was
21 in The Fastest Gun Alive
as 'Eric Doolittle'.
Thu, Jul 12 1956
Poster of The Last Hunt
The Last Hunt
Russ Tamblyn was
21 in The Last Hunt
as 'Jimmy O'Brien'.
Mon, Apr 30 1956
Poster of Hit the Deck
Hit the Deck
Russ Tamblyn was
20 in Hit the Deck
as 'Danny Xavier Smith'.
Thu, Feb 24 1955
Poster of Many Rivers to Cross
Many Rivers to Cross
Russ Tamblyn was
20 in Many Rivers to Cross
as 'Shields'.
Fri, Feb 04 1955
Poster of Deep in My Heart
Deep in My Heart
Russ Tamblyn was
19 in Deep in My Heart
as 'Lazar Berrison, Jr. (uncredited)'.
Thu, Dec 09 1954
Poster of Seven Brides for Seven Brothers
Seven Brides for Seven Brothers
Russ Tamblyn was
19 in Seven Brides for Seven Brothers
as 'Brother Gideon Pontipee'.
Thu, Jul 22 1954
Poster of Take the High Ground!
Take the High Ground!
Russ Tamblyn was
18 in Take the High Ground!
as 'Paul Jamison'.
Fri, Oct 30 1953
Poster of The Winning Team
The Winning Team
Russ Tamblyn was
17 in The Winning Team
as 'Willie Alexander'.
Fri, Jun 20 1952
Poster of Retreat, Hell!
Retreat, Hell!
Russ Tamblyn was
17 in Retreat, Hell!
as 'Jimmy W. McDermid'.
Sun, Feb 17 1952
Poster of As Young as You Feel
As Young as You Feel
Russ Tamblyn was
16 in As Young as You Feel
as 'Willie McKinley'.
Fri, Jun 15 1951
Poster of Father's Little Dividend
Father's Little Dividend
Russ Tamblyn was
16 in Father's Little Dividend
as 'Tommy Banks'.
Thu, Apr 05 1951
Poster of Father of the Bride
Father of the Bride
Russ Tamblyn was
15 in Father of the Bride
as 'Tommy Banks'.
Thu, May 18 1950
Poster of The Vicious Years
The Vicious Years
Russ Tamblyn was
15 in The Vicious Years
as 'Tino'.
Fri, Mar 10 1950
Poster of Captain Carey, U.S.A.
Captain Carey, U.S.A.
Russ Tamblyn was
15 in Captain Carey, U.S.A.
as 'Pietro'.
Tue, Feb 21 1950
Poster of Gun Crazy
Gun Crazy
Russ Tamblyn was
15 in Gun Crazy
as 'Bart Tare (age 14)'.
Fri, Jan 20 1950
Poster of Samson and Delilah
Samson and Delilah
Russ Tamblyn was
14 in Samson and Delilah
as 'Saul'.
Wed, Dec 21 1949
Poster of Reign of Terror
Reign of Terror
Russ Tamblyn was
14 in Reign of Terror
as 'Pierre's Oldest Son (uncredited)'.
Sat, Oct 15 1949
Poster of The Kid from Cleveland
The Kid from Cleveland
Russ Tamblyn was
14 in The Kid from Cleveland
as 'Johnny Barrows'.
Mon, Sep 05 1949
Poster of The Boy with Green Hair
The Boy with Green Hair
Russ Tamblyn was
13 in The Boy with Green Hair
as 'Classmate (uncredited)'.
Fri, Nov 26 1948

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 Haunting of Hill House
The Haunting of Hill House
Russ Tamblyn was
83+ in The Haunting of Hill House
as 'Dr. Montague'.
First Air Date
Fri, Oct 12 2018
Poster of Joan of Arcadia
Joan of Arcadia
Russ Tamblyn was
68+ in Joan of Arcadia
as ''.
First Air Date
Fri, Sep 26 2003
Poster of Babylon 5
Babylon 5
Russ Tamblyn was
59+ in Babylon 5
as 'Capt. Jack Maynard'.
First Air Date
Wed, Jan 26 1994
Poster of Twin Peaks
Twin Peaks
Russ Tamblyn was
55+ in Twin Peaks
as 'Lawrence Jacoby'.
First Air Date
Sun, Apr 08 1990
Poster of Quantum Leap
Quantum Leap
Russ Tamblyn was
54+ in Quantum Leap
as 'Bert Glasserman'.
First Air Date
Sun, Mar 26 1989
Poster of Fame
Fame
Russ Tamblyn was
47+ in Fame
as ''.
First Air Date
Thu, Jan 07 1982
Poster of The Quest
The Quest
Russ Tamblyn was
41+ in The Quest
as ''.
First Air Date
Thu, May 13 1976
Poster of The Name of the Game
The Name of the Game
Russ Tamblyn was
33+ in The Name of the Game
as 'John Earl'.
First Air Date
Fri, Sep 20 1968
Poster of Tarzan
Tarzan
Russ Tamblyn was
31+ in Tarzan
as 'Bell'.
First Air Date
Thu, Sep 08 1966
Poster of Burke's Law
Burke's Law
Russ Tamblyn was
28+ in Burke's Law
as 'Maximillian'.
First Air Date
Fri, Sep 20 1963
Poster of Channing
Channing
Russ Tamblyn was
28+ in Channing
as 'Hal Langley'.
First Air Date
Wed, Sep 18 1963
Poster of The Greatest Show on Earth
The Greatest Show on Earth
Russ Tamblyn was
28+ in The Greatest Show on Earth
as ''.
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 17 1963
Poster of MGM Parade
MGM Parade
Russ Tamblyn was
20+ in MGM Parade
as 'Self / Jimmy in 'The Last Hunt''.
First Air Date
Wed, Sep 14 1955
Poster of Gunsmoke
Gunsmoke
Russ Tamblyn was
20+ in Gunsmoke
as 'Billy Waters'.
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 10 1955