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Russ Brown(1892-1964)

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Russ Brown
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Damn Yankees (1958)
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Russ Brown was born on 30 May 1892 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. He was an actor, known for Anatomy of a Murder (1959), South Pacific (1958) and Damn Yankees (1958). He was married to Cornelia Rogers, Loretta Daye and Gertrude Jean Whitaker. He died on 19 October 1964 in Englewood, New Jersey, USA.
BornMay 30, 1892
DiedOctober 19, 1964(72)
BornMay 30, 1892
DiedOctober 19, 1964(72)
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Known for

Anatomy of a Murder (1959)
Anatomy of a Murder
8.0
  • George Lemon
  • 1959
Rossano Brazzi and Mitzi Gaynor in South Pacific (1958)
South Pacific
6.8
  • Capt. Brackett, USN
  • 1958
Tab Hunter and Gwen Verdon in Damn Yankees (1958)
Damn Yankees
7.0
  • Benny Van Buren
  • 1958
Romy Schneider and Tom Tryon in The Cardinal (1963)
The Cardinal
6.7
  • Dr. Heller
  • 1963

Credits

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Actor

  • Vacation Playhouse (1963)
    Vacation Playhouse
    7.6
    TV Series
    • Captain Gibson
    • 1966
  • The Two of Us
    TV Movie
    • Captain Gibson
    • 1966
  • Romy Schneider and Tom Tryon in The Cardinal (1963)
    The Cardinal
    6.7
    • Dr. Heller
    • 1963
  • The Dick Powell Theatre (1961)
    The Dick Powell Theatre
    7.4
    TV Series
    • Isaiah
    • 1963
  • The Law and Mr. Jones (1960)
    The Law and Mr. Jones
    7.5
    TV Series
    • Thomas Jones
    • 1960–1962
  • Advise & Consent (1962)
    Advise & Consent
    7.7
    • Mike - Night Watchman
    • 1962
  • Anatomy of a Murder (1959)
    Anatomy of a Murder
    8.0
    • George Lemon
    • 1959
  • Doris Day, Jack Lemmon, and Ernie Kovacs in It Happened to Jane (1959)
    It Happened to Jane
    6.5
    • Uncle Otis
    • 1959
  • Tab Hunter and Gwen Verdon in Damn Yankees (1958)
    Damn Yankees
    7.0
    • Benny Van Buren
    • 1958
  • Rossano Brazzi and Mitzi Gaynor in South Pacific (1958)
    South Pacific
    6.8
    • Capt. Brackett, USN
    • 1958
  • Pulitzer Prize Playhouse (1950)
    Pulitzer Prize Playhouse
    7.3
    TV Series
    • 1951
  • Linda Hayes and Joe Penner in Millionaire Playboy (1940)
    Millionaire Playboy
    4.6
    • Mr. Bob Norman
    • 1940
  • Air Parade (1938)
    Air Parade
    5.5
    Short
    • Mr. Bricklebottle
    • 1938
  • Montague the Magnificent
    Short
    • Brill, movie diretor
    • 1937
  • Off the Horses (1937)
    Off the Horses
    Short
    • Race Track Tout (uncredited)
    • 1937

Soundtrack

  • Tab Hunter and Gwen Verdon in Damn Yankees (1958)
    Damn Yankees
    7.0
    • performer: "Heart"
    • 1958
  • Sweet Surrender (1935)
    Sweet Surrender
    5.2
    • performer: "Please Put On Your Wraps And Toddle Home"
    • 1935

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Personal details

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  • Height
    • 5′ 11″ (1.80 m)
  • Born
    • May 30, 1892
    • Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
  • Died
    • October 19, 1964
    • Englewood, New Jersey, USA(undisclosed)
  • Spouses
      Cornelia Rogers
  • Other works
    Active on Broadway in the following productions:
  • Publicity listings
    • 2 Articles

Did you know

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  • Trivia
    Portrayed "Benny Van Buren" in the stage version of "Damn Yankees!" and reprised his role in the movie, Damn Yankees (1958).

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  • When did Russ Brown die?
    October 19, 1964
  • How did Russ Brown die?
    Undisclosed
  • How old was Russ Brown when he died?
    72 years old
  • Where did Russ Brown die?
    Englewood, New Jersey, USA
  • When was Russ Brown born?
    May 30, 1892

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