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Nipsey Russell

Bio: From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Julius "Nipsey" Russell (September 15, 1918 – October 2, 2005) was an American comedian, best known today for his appearances as a guest panelist on game shows from the 1960s through the 1990s, especially Match Game, Password, Hollywood Squares, To Tell the Truth and Pyramid. His appearances were distinguished in part by the short, humorous poems he would recite during the broadcast
Born: Sun, Sep 15 1918
Birthplace: Atlanta, Georgia, USA

Death: Sun, Oct 02 2005
Nipsey Russell is 87 years old
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Poster of Car 54, Where Are You?
Car 54, Where Are You?
Nipsey Russell was
75 in Car 54, Where Are You?
as 'Police Captain Dave Anderson'.
Fri, Jan 28 1994
Poster of Posse
Posse
Nipsey Russell was
74 in Posse
as 'Snopes'.
Fri, May 14 1993
Poster of Wildcats
Wildcats
Nipsey Russell was
67 in Wildcats
as 'Ben Edwards'.
Fri, Feb 14 1986
Poster of Dream One
Dream One
Nipsey Russell was
66 in Dream One
as 'Mr. Rip / Benjamin'.
Wed, Dec 12 1984
Poster of The Wiz
The Wiz
Nipsey Russell was
60 in The Wiz
as 'Tinman'.
Tue, Oct 24 1978
Poster of Fame
Fame
Nipsey Russell was
59 in Fame
as 'Vinny'.
Mon, Jan 02 1978
Poster of Wiz on Down the Road
Wiz on Down the Road
Nipsey Russell was
59 in Wiz on Down the Road
as 'Tinman'.
Sun, Jan 01 1978
Poster of King: A Filmed Record... Montgomery to Memphis
King: A Filmed Record... Montgomery to Memphis
Nipsey Russell was
51 in King: A Filmed Record... Montgomery to Memphis
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Tue, Mar 24 1970

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Poster of 100 Centre Street
100 Centre Street
Nipsey Russell was
82+ in 100 Centre Street
as 'Wallace Roy'.
First Air Date
Mon, Jan 15 2001
Poster of Spin City
Spin City
Nipsey Russell was
78+ in Spin City
as 'Nipsey Russell'.
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 17 1996
Poster of Your Number's Up
Your Number's Up
Nipsey Russell was
67+ in Your Number's Up
as 'Host'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 23 1985
Poster of The Love Boat
The Love Boat
Nipsey Russell was
59+ in The Love Boat
as 'Dan Manhoney'.
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 24 1977
Poster of The Dean Martin Comedy World
The Dean Martin Comedy World
Nipsey Russell was
55+ in The Dean Martin Comedy World
as 'Host'.
First Air Date
Thu, Jun 06 1974
Poster of The Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts
The Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts
Nipsey Russell was
54+ in The Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Fri, Sep 14 1973
Poster of Barefoot in the Park
Barefoot in the Park
Nipsey Russell was
52+ in Barefoot in the Park
as 'Honey Robinson'.
First Air Date
Thu, Sep 24 1970
Poster of Best of The Dean Martin Variety Show
Best of The Dean Martin Variety Show
Nipsey Russell was
47+ in Best of The Dean Martin Variety Show
First Air Date
Thu, Feb 10 1966
Poster of The Dean Martin Show
The Dean Martin Show
Nipsey Russell was
47+ in The Dean Martin Show
First Air Date
Thu, Sep 16 1965
Poster of The Merv Griffin Show
The Merv Griffin Show
Nipsey Russell was
44+ in The Merv Griffin Show
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Oct 01 1962
Poster of The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Nipsey Russell was
44+ in The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Oct 01 1962
Poster of The Red Skelton Show
The Red Skelton Show
Nipsey Russell was
33+ in The Red Skelton Show
as 'Self /Officer Nipsey Ralston, Self'.
First Air Date
Sun, Sep 30 1951
Poster of The Bob Hope Show
The Bob Hope Show
Nipsey Russell was
31+ in The Bob Hope Show
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sun, Apr 09 1950
Poster of The Ed Sullivan Show
The Ed Sullivan Show
Nipsey Russell was
29+ in The Ed Sullivan Show
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jun 20 1948