Tall, distinguished-looking Russell Hicks embarked upon a remarkable cinematic journey, gracing the silver screen in nearly three hundred films throughout his illustrious four-decade-long career. Although his initial screen appearance was documented as early as 1915, it is possible that his debut may have preceded this recorded date, given his screenwriting credits dating back to 1913. Hicks' refined demeanor, grandfatherly appearance, and soothing, resonant voice proved to be a perfect amalgamation, allowing him to excel in a wide range of roles, including those of military officers, attorneys, judges, and business executives. He left an indelible mark in an unconventional role as J.Frothington Waterbury, an oily, fast-talking phony-stock salesman, in the iconic W.C. Fields classic, The Bank Dick, released in 1940. Hicks' final cinematic appearance was in 1956, and sadly, he passed away the following year.
Russell Hicks
Deceased · Born: Jun 4, 1895 · Died: Jun 1, 1957
