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Russ Brown

Bio: From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Russell Brown (May 30, 1892; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania – October 19, 1964; Englewood, New Jersey) was an American Tony Award-winning actor of stage and film. Brown, a stage actor for decades, is best remembered by audiences as Captain Brackett in South Pacific (which he repeated in the movie version) and for his performances as 'Benny Van Buren' in the stage/film version of Damn Yankees in 1958, and the following year as park caretaker George Lemon in the classic courtroom drama, Anatomy of a Murder (1959)
Born: Mon, May 30 1892
Birthplace: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

Death: Mon, Oct 19 1964
Russ Brown is 72 years old
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Poster of James Stewart: A Wonderful Life
James Stewart: A Wonderful Life
Russ Brown would have been no older than
72 in James Stewart: A Wonderful Life
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Tue, Nov 22 1988
Poster of The Cardinal
The Cardinal
Russ Brown was
71 in The Cardinal
as 'Dr. Heller'.
Thu, Dec 12 1963
Poster of Advise & Consent
Advise & Consent
Russ Brown was
70 in Advise & Consent
as 'Night Watchman Mike'.
Wed, Jun 06 1962
Poster of Anatomy of a Murder
Anatomy of a Murder
Russ Brown was
67 in Anatomy of a Murder
as 'George Lemon'.
Wed, Jul 01 1959
Poster of It Happened to Jane
It Happened to Jane
Russ Brown was
66 in It Happened to Jane
as 'Uncle Otis'.
Sun, May 24 1959
Poster of Damn Yankees
Damn Yankees
Russ Brown was
66 in Damn Yankees
as 'Benny Van Buren'.
Fri, Sep 26 1958
Poster of South Pacific
South Pacific
Russ Brown was
65 in South Pacific
as 'Capt. J.M. Brackett, USN'.
Tue, Mar 18 1958
Poster of Millionaire Playboy
Millionaire Playboy
Russ Brown was
47 in Millionaire Playboy
as 'Mr. Bob Norman'.
Thu, Mar 14 1940
Poster of Air Parade
Air Parade
Russ Brown was
45 in Air Parade
as 'Mr Brittlebottle'.
Fri, Jan 14 1938
Poster of Boy, Oh Boy
Boy, Oh Boy
Russ Brown was
44 in Boy, Oh Boy
as 'Jimmy Higgins'.
Fri, Aug 14 1936
Poster of Sweet Surrender
Sweet Surrender
Russ Brown was
43 in Sweet Surrender
Sun, Dec 01 1935
Poster of Let's Talk It Over
Let's Talk It Over
Russ Brown was
42 in Let's Talk It Over
as 'Bill'.
Fri, Jun 01 1934
Poster of Moulin Rouge
Moulin Rouge
Russ Brown was
41 in Moulin Rouge
as 'Joe'.
Wed, Jan 10 1934
Poster of A Laugh or Two
A Laugh or Two
Russ Brown was
35 in A Laugh or Two
as 'Self'.
Sat, Feb 04 1928

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Poster of Vacation Playhouse
Vacation Playhouse
Russ Brown was
71+ in Vacation Playhouse
as 'Captain Gibson'.
First Air Date
Mon, Jul 22 1963
Poster of The Dick Powell Show
The Dick Powell Show
Russ Brown was
69+ in The Dick Powell Show
as 'Isaiah'.
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 26 1961