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Russell Simpson

Russell Simpson

Acting
16 Jun 1880
12 Dec 1959
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 a...

Also Known As

Russell McCaskill Simpson, Russel Simpson

Photos

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