Developed the El Dorado Country Club in the mid-50s and was the
chairman of the Palm Springs Golf Classic tournament (now called the
Bob Hope Classic) there for numerous years.
Appeared in over 60 WWII-era movies as various cadets and military
rookie types, retiring in 1948 for a career in business and real estate
in the Palm Springs area.
He and wife Janie had two children: Joanie, who predeceased him, and
Jeff.
Moved to California in the late 1920s and attended Hollywood High
School, appearing on stage before moving into films.
Russell was awarded a Star on the Palm Springs Walk of Stars on Palm
Canyon Drive and was the recipient of the The Golden Plate Award from
the American Academy of Achievement.