Russ Tamblyn Overview:

Actor, Russ Tamblyn, was born Russell Irving Tamblyn on Dec 30, 1934 in Los Angeles, CA. As of December 2023, Russ Tamblyn was 89 years old.

HONORS and AWARDS:

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Although Tamblyn was nominated for one Oscar, he never won a competitive Academy Award.

Academy Awards

YearAwardFilm nameRoleResult
1957Best Supporting ActorPeyton Place (1957)Norman PageNominated
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Russ Tamblyn's handprints and footprints were 'set in stone' at Grauman's Chinese Theater during imprint ceremony #207 on Nov 15, 2011.

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An interview with

on Apr 21, 2023 From Comet Over Hollywood

When you think of actor , the first image that comes to mind is an energetic young man. Tamblyn stood out in his films, particularly because of his acrobatic style of dancing, whether the role was in SEVEN BRIDES FOR SEVEN BROTHERS (1954), HIT THE DECK (1955), WEST SIDE STORY (1961) or T... Read full article


As v?rias dan?as acrob?ticas de

By L? on Jul 12, 2012 From Critica Retro

As v?rias dan?as acrob?ticas de Musicais n?o s?o feitos s? de sapateados e dan?as de rosto colado! Bem, ao menos n?o a partir da d?cada de 1950. Profissionais cada vez mais bem preparados fisicamente foram incorporados e junto com eles foram inseridas t?cnicas novas, oriundas, por... Read full article


As v?rias dan?as acrob?ticas de

By L? on Jul 12, 2012 From Critica Retro

As v?rias dan?as acrob?ticas de Musicais n?o s?o feitos s? de sapateados e dan?as de rosto colado! Bem, ao menos n?o a partir da d?cada de 1950. Profissionais cada vez mais bem preparados fisicamente foram incorporados e junto com eles foram inseridas t?cnicas novas, oriundas, por... Read full article


As v?rias dan?as acrob?ticas de

By L? on Nov 30, -0001 From Critica Retro

As v?rias dan?as acrob?ticas de Musicais n?o s?o feitos s? de sapateados e dan?as de rosto colado! Bem, ao menos n?o a partir da d?cada de 1950. Profissionais cada vez mais bem preparados fisicamente foram incorporados e junto com eles foram inseridas t?cnicas novas, oriundas, por... Read full article


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Russ Tamblyn Quotes:

Milly: Say something nice, Gideon.
Gideon: Nice night for a coon hunt.


Tony Baker: If you flake around with the weed, you'll end up using the harder stuff.


Gideon: [after Millie gives birth] I'm an uncle!
[faints]


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Russ Tamblyn Facts
Has always claimed that his biggest professional disappointment was not getting the title role in the post-Broadway tour of "Barnum". The part went to Tony Orlando, instead.

Originally auditioned for the part of "Tony" in West Side Story (1961), but was cast as "Riff" instead, while the part of "Tony" went to Richard Beymer.

Married three times; all his wives were involved in show business. Venetia Stevenson was a film actress, British Elizabeth Kempton (born 1935) was a Vegas showgirl and present wife, Bonnie Tamblyn, is a folk singer.

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