Bing Russell
American actor and baseball club owner (1926–2003) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Bing Russell (May 5, 1926 - April 8, 2003) was an American actor and baseball club owner. He was best known for playing the role of Deputy Clem Foster on Bonanza, beginning in 1959 and of Robert in The Magnificent Seven in 1960.
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Bing Russell | |
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| Born | Neil Oliver Russell (1926-05-05)May 5, 1926 Brattleboro, Vermont, USA |
| Died | April 8, 2003(2003-04-08) (aged 76) Thousand Oaks, California |
| Cause of death | Cancer |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, Baseball club owner |
| Years active | 1951–1990 |
| Spouse | Louise Julia Crone |
| Children | 4, including Kurt Russell |
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Russell was the father of Golden Globe nominated actor, Kurt Russell. He was also grandfather of an American actor, Wyatt Russell, who is also a former professional hockey player. Wyatt is the son of Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell.[1] Russell was also grandfather of a former major league baseball player, Matt Franco, who is Kurt Russell's nephew.