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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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.


Riff: [singing] When you're a Jet, you're a Jet all the way / From your first cigarette to your last dyin' day. -Russ Tamblyn as Riff in West Side Story


[first lines]
[the Jets dance across the streets of New York, eventually coming to a playground where they toss around a basketball. The ball is intercepted by Bernardo, leader of the Sharks]
Riff: [snaps fingers at Bernardo] Come on.
[Bernardo drops the ball, Riff picks it up]
Riff: Beat it.


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Russ Tamblyn Facts
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.

Co-starred with Richard Beymer in both West Side Story (1961) and "Twin Peaks" (1990).

Was a gymnast at North Hollywood High School. A buoyant dancer and tumbler, Tamblyn began acting in films in 1948. His abilities as an acrobat and gymnast led to his being cast in such spectacular and dynamic dance films as Seven Brides for Seven Brothers (1954) among others.

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