Russell Arms

Russell Arms

Deceased · Born: Feb 3, 1920 · Died: Feb 13, 2012

Personal Details

BornFeb 3, 1920 Berkeley, California, USA
Spouse
  • Mary Lynne Metternich

    ( Dec 31, 1969 to Feb 13, 2012 )
  • Barbara .J. McGinnis

    ( May 28, 1966 to Oct 1, 1974 )
  • Liza Palmer

    ( Jun 11, 1949 to Dec 31, 1969 )

Biography

Russell Arms, a talented individual, made a notable appearance in the 1953 Warner Bros. film "By the Light of the Silvery Moon", where he played the role of Chester Finley, the piano teacher and unrequited love interest of Marjorie Winfield, portrayed by the iconic Doris Day. Chester, a lovable nerd, found himself pitted against Bill Sherman, played by Gordon MacRae, in his pursuit of Marjorie's affections.

Interestingly, in 1953, Arms had not yet established himself as a regular fixture on NBC-TV's popular program "Your Hit Parade". However, his talent and dedication soon earned him a spot as one of the show's four main singers, a position he secured in 1954.

Career

1978
Bud and Lou
Bud and Lou as Jimmy Fiedler
1977
Man from Atlantis
Man from Atlantis as Medical Examiner
1949
Sons of New Mexico
Sons of New Mexico as Lieutenant Chuck Brunton
Cover Up
Cover Up as Frank Baker
1948
Smoky Mountain Melody
Smoky Mountain Melody as Bruce 'Kid' Corby
Wallflower
Wallflower as Bobby
Loaded Pistols
Loaded Pistols as Larry Evans
Tornado Range
Tornado Range as Killer Dorgan aka Ben Colton
The Checkered Coat
The Checkered Coat as Dr. Stevenson
High Wall
High Wall as Patient Awaiting Discharge Hearing (uncredited)
1946
Deception
Deception as Music Student (uncredited)