WILLIAM RUSSELL

 

From Stars of the Photoplay (1924)

WILLIAM RUSSELL made his stage appearance at the age of eight in "Chimmie Fadden," and followed with engagements with Ethel Barrymore, Blanche Bates, Chauncey Olcott, Florence Bindley and Julia Marlowe. Started his screen career in 1911 in "The Roman Slave," directed by D. W. Griffith. When the Klaw & Erlanger Company was formed, he was transferred to this. He appeared in the serial, "The Diamond from the Sky" as the "gentleman" villain. But now he is playing the hero of western thrillers. Height six feet, two inches weight 202 pounds. Dark brown hair and eyes. Not married.

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