Russell Simpson
Acting
Born June 16, 1880 · Danville, California, USA
Biography
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Russell McCaskill Simpson (June 17, 1880, Danville, California – December 12, 1959, Woodland Hills, California) was an American character actor who appeared in over 500 movies. He is best known for his "grizzled old man" appearances. Gaunt, lanky, and rustic-sounding, Simpson was a familiar character actor for almost forty-five years, particularly as a member of the John Ford Stock Company. At age 18 Simpson prospected for gold in Alaska. He began taking acting classes in Seattle, Washington. In 1910 he married Gertrude Alter from New York City. By 1909…
Known For · 40 titles
Wagon Train
The Lone Ranger
The Texan
The Adventures of Wild Bill Hickok
The 20th Century Fox Hour
Public Defender
Cavalcade of America
Sergeant Preston of the Yukon
General Electric Theater
Mr. Smith Goes to Washington
Joan of Arc
The Grapes of Wrath
My Darling Clementine
Seven Brides for Seven Brothers
The Horse Soldiers
The Tin Star
Oklahoma!
Susan Lenox
They Were Expendable
The Ghost of Crossbone Canyon
Lovely Mary
The Tall Men
Drums Along the Mohawk
Tall in the Saddle
Dodge City
Death Valley
The Barrier
Friendly Persuasion
Young Mr. Lincoln
Tap Roots
Abraham Lincoln
Hello Trouble
Meet John Doe
Santa Fe Trail
Brigham Young
Snowblind
Fighting Cressy
Broken Lance
Noisy Neighbors
The Gal Who Took the West