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Russell Irving Tamblyn (born December 30, 1934), also known as Rusty Tamblyn, is an American film and television actor and dancer. Born and raised in Los Angeles, Tamblyn trained as a gymnast in his youth. He began his career as a child actor for Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. Tamblyn appeared in the musical Seven Brides for Seven Brothers (1954).
Russ Tamblyn. Actor: West Side Story. Russ wasn't discovered, he discovered show business at the age of 5 when, with other youngsters at Inglewood, California, he went to Saturday matinees at the Granada Theatre.
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With more than eighty years as a celebrated artist and actor under his belt, Russ is a cherished figure to cinephiles and pop culture fans alike, working with such legendary directors as Robert Wise, David Lynch, and Quentin Tarantino.
Russ Tamblyn. Actor: West Side Story. Russ wasn't discovered, he discovered show business at the age of 5 when, with other youngsters at Inglewood, California, he went to Saturday matinees at the Granada Theatre.
- December 30, 1934
Apr 16, 2023 · At his Tribute Conversation at the 2023 TCM Classic Film Festival, Russ Tamblyn talks about his history of acrobatics and tumbling leading to dancing, working with Cecil B. DeMille, his...
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Russ Tamblyn is an American actor and dancer, popularly known for his portrayal of ‘Jets’ gang leader ‘Riff’ in the iconic film ‘West Side Story.’ Born into a family that was engaged in show business, Tamblyn was trained to be a gymnast in his youth.
Actor and dancer Russ Tamblyn sat with our head researcher in 1995 to look back on his career as a child star and reflect on growing up while working in Holl...
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