Charles Russell (actor)

Charles Russell (March 31, 1918, New York, New York – January 18, 1985, Beverly Hills, California) was a movie and radio actor who appeared in 17 movies between 1943 and 1950.[2] He made his debut in an uncredited part as a ball player in Ladies' Day (1943). His last film was Chinatown at Midnight (1949).[3] He originated the role of insurance investigator Johnny Dollar in the CBS Radio series Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar in 1949, playing the role until being replaced by Edmond O'Brien in 1950.[4][5]

Charles Russell
Charles Russell with actress Mary Anderson in Behind Green Lights (1946)
Born(1918-03-31)March 31, 1918
New York City, New York, U.S.
DiedJanuary 18, 1985(1985-01-18) (aged 66)
Beverly Hills, California, U.S.
Occupationradio & film actor
Years active1943-1950
Spouse(s)Nancy Guild (married 1947–1950)
ChildrenElizabeth Anne (b. 1949)[1]

Russell married fellow 20th Century-Fox contract player Nancy Guild in 1947,[6] and they had one child, a daughter, Elizabeth, in 1949. They divorced in 1950.

Filmography
Year Title Role Notes
1943Ladies' DayBall PlayerUncredited
1943BombardierInstructor
1944The Purple HeartLt. Kenneth Bayforth
1945Captain EddieSgt. Jim Reynolds
1946Behind Green LightsArthur Templeton
1946Johnny Comes Flying HomeMiles Carey
1946Wake Up and DreamLieutenant Coles
1947The Late George ApleyHoward Boulder
1947Beyond Our OwnPeter Rogers
1948Give My Regards to BroadwayArthur Waldron Jr.
1948Canon CityTolley
1948Night WindRalph Benson
1948Inner SanctumHarold Dunlap
1948Trouble PreferredLt. Rod Brooks
1949TucsonGregg Johnson
1949Mary Ryan, DetectiveDetective BakerUncredited
1949Chinatown at MidnightFred Morgan
1950BreakthroughU.S. SoldierUncredited, (final film role)
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References
  1. "Nancy Guild - The Private Life and Times of Nancy Guild. Nancy Guild Pictures". www.glamourgirlsofthesilverscreen.com. Retrieved 25 March 2018.
  2. Hopwood, Jon. "Charles Russell (I)". Internet Movie Database. Retrieved 31 January 2012.
  3. Clive Hirschhorn. The Columbia story. Crown, 1990.
  4. John Dunning (1976). Tune in yesterday. Prentice-Hall, 1976.
  5. John Dunning. On the air: the encyclopedia of old-time radio. Oxford University Press, 1998. p. 742.
  6. Hopper, Hedda. "Nancy Guild Announces Engagement to Actor Charles Russell". Toledo Blade. Retrieved 31 January 2012.
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