Russ Powell

Russ Powell

Deceased · Born: Sep 16, 1875 · Died: Nov 28, 1950

Personal Details

BornSep 16, 1875 Indianapolis, Indiana, USA

Biography

Russ Powell, a renowned actor of his time, entered this world on September 16, 1875, in the vibrant city of Indianapolis, Indiana, USA. With a career spanning numerous decades, Powell's professional endeavors showcased his versatility as an actor, with notable roles in films such as Vamping Venus, Check and Double Check, and Heaven Will Protect a Woiking Goil.

Powell's journey in the world of entertainment began in the early 20th century, with his first notable appearance in Heaven Will Protect a Woiking Goil in 1916. This marked the beginning of a successful career, with Powell going on to appear in various films throughout the 1920s and 1930s.

Despite his dedication to his craft, Powell's life was not without its challenges. He faced the inevitable test of time, and on November 28, 1950, he passed away in Los Angeles, California, USA, leaving behind a legacy that continued to inspire future generations of actors and filmmakers.

Career

1956
Savage Fury
Savage Fury as Henry Andrews
1943
Action in the North Atlantic
Action in the North Atlantic as Slops Denton (uncredited)
1942
To Be or Not to Be
To Be or Not to Be as Warsaw Bystander (uncredited)
1941
The Son of Davy Crockett
The Son of Davy Crockett as Station Agent Hank
That Hamilton Woman
That Hamilton Woman as Servant (uncredited)
Citizen Kane
Citizen Kane as Man at Madison Square Garden (uncredited)
Prairie Stranger
Prairie Stranger as Whittling Jones
1940
When the Daltons Rode
When the Daltons Rode as First Train Engineer
The Return of Frank James
The Return of Frank James as Juror (uncredited)
1939
The Spellbinder
The Spellbinder as Juror, First Trial (Uncredited)
Son of Frankenstein
Son of Frankenstein as Webber - Burgher (uncredited)
The Hunchback of Notre Dame
The Hunchback of Notre Dame as 'Ugly Man' Contestant #2 (uncredited)
Union Pacific
Union Pacific as Vendor (uncredited)
1938
Joy of Living
Joy of Living as Man Leaving Elevator (Uncredited)
If I Were King
If I Were King as Ruffian (uncredited)
The Cowboy and the Lady
The Cowboy and the Lady as Rodeo Rider (uncredited)
1937
The Wrong Road
The Wrong Road as Chief Ira Foster
Music for Madame
Music for Madame as Asleep in the Deep Singer Suspect (Uncredited)
Champagne Waltz
Champagne Waltz as Moustache, Concert Attendee
Paradise Express
Paradise Express as Passing Motorist (uncredited)
Man of the People
Man of the People as Brewery Manager (uncredited)
The Emperor's Candlesticks
The Emperor's Candlesticks as Coachman (uncredited)
She Loved a Fireman
She Loved a Fireman as Barman at Dance
1936
One Rainy Afternoon
One Rainy Afternoon as Taxi Driver (Uncredited)
Theodora Goes Wild
Theodora Goes Wild as Majordomo at Governor's Reception (uncredited)
Come and Get It
Come and Get It as Bartender (uncredited)
Earthworm Tractors
Earthworm Tractors as Hardware Man
Modern Times
Modern Times as Gypsy in Police Patrol Wagon (uncredited)
1935
The Florentine Dagger
The Florentine Dagger as First Taxi Driver (uncredited)
The Call of the Savage
The Call of the Savage as Henry Andrews
A Night at the Ritz
A Night at the Ritz as Café Cook (uncredited)
Mad Love
Mad Love as Gendarme (Uncredited)
The Three Musketeers
The Three Musketeers as The Shepherd
Public Hero Number 1
Public Hero Number 1 as McGinnis - Hotel Bartender (uncredited)
The Arizonian
The Arizonian as Joe - the Bartender
I Dream Too Much
I Dream Too Much as Carousel Operator (uncredited)
Call of the Wild
Call of the Wild as Bartender
1934
Two Alone
Two Alone as Blacksmith (uncredited)
The Merry Frinks
The Merry Frinks as Proprietor (uncredited)
The Affairs of Cellini
The Affairs of Cellini as Servant (uncredited)
1933
Parachute Jumper
Parachute Jumper as Counterman at Second Diner (uncredited)
The House on 56th Street
The House on 56th Street as Tom - Bartender (uncredited)
One Sunday Afternoon
One Sunday Afternoon as Tuba Player (uncredited)
Storm at Daybreak
Storm at Daybreak as Man Introducing Durosch (uncredited)
Roman Scandals
Roman Scandals as Male Slave Bidder (uncredited)
1932
If I Had a Million
If I Had a Million as Bartender at Violet's Hangout (uncredited)
Downstairs
Downstairs as Cafe Proprietor (uncredited)
Me and My Gal
Me and My Gal as Burper (uncredited)
Mystery Ranch
Mystery Ranch as Sheriff Bill Burnham
1931
The Sin Ship
The Sin Ship as Inspector Colby
Are These Our Children
Are These Our Children as Detective Sam
An American Tragedy
An American Tragedy as Coroner Fred Heit
Ambassador Bill
Ambassador Bill as Drunk Republican Revolutionary Celebrant
Quick Millions
Quick Millions as Testimonial Dinner Guest (uncredited)
The Public Enemy
The Public Enemy as Bartender (uncredited)
1930
Safety in Numbers
Safety in Numbers as Doorman (uncredited)
The Big Trail
The Big Trail as Windy Bill (uncredited)
Paramount on Parade
Paramount on Parade as (uncredited)
The Love Parade
The Love Parade as Afghan Ambassador
1929
The Wild Party
The Wild Party as Pullman Car Passenger
1928
That Certain Thing
That Certain Thing as Night Club Waiter
The Mysterious Lady
The Mysterious Lady as Carriage Driver (uncredited)
1927
The Red Mill
The Red Mill as Burgomaster
When a Man Loves
When a Man Loves as Innkeeper (uncredited)
The Show
The Show as Konrad Driskai (uncredited)
Mockery
Mockery as Man Taking Sergei to Ivan (uncredited)
1926
Flesh and the Devil
Flesh and the Devil as Family Retainer with flag (uncredited)
1924
Open All Night
Open All Night as Gendarme
1923
The Hunchback of Notre Dame
The Hunchback of Notre Dame as Undetermined Role (uncredited)
1922
Head Over Heels
Head Over Heels as Papa Bambinetti