Russell Wade

Russell Wade (June 22, 1917 – December 9, 2006)[1] was an American actor.

Russel Wade
Wade in Renegade Girl (1946)
Born(1917-06-22)June 22, 1917
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, U.S.
DiedDecember 9, 2006(2006-12-09) (aged 89)
Palm Springs, California, U.S.
OccupationActor
Years active1933–1948

Life and career

Russell Wade was born on June 21, 1917, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA. He signed an RKO contract in 1942.[2] Having appeared in 80 films, his last one was Beyond Glory in 1948.

With a boost from actor Pat O'Brien, Wade moved up from being an extra to having a role that was "expanded and tailored" for him in The Iron Major (1943).[3]

Death

On December 9, 2006, Wade died in Palm Springs, California, at age 89.[1]

Selected filmography

References
  1. Lentz, Harris M. III (2007). Obituaries in the Performing Arts, 2006: Film, Television, Radio, Theatre, Dance, Music, Cartoons and Pop Culture. McFarland. p. 389. ISBN 9780786452118. Retrieved January 19, 2018.
  2. New York Times "In films from 1936, American actor Russell Wade enjoyed a brief burst of prominence when he was signed to an RKO contract in 1942. Wade is best known for his appearances in the eerie Val Lewton productions The ..."
  3. "Screen Extra Since 1936 Finally Gets That Break". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh. June 22, 1943. p. 16. Retrieved January 18, 2018 – via Newspapers.com. open access
  4. Imdb Russell Wade
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