
Acting
Russell was born on Homestead Air Force Base and grew up in St. Petersburg, Florida. His first acting experience came in 7th grade, playing the Scarecrow in The Wizard of Oz. He continued acting throughout high school, passing up a theatre arts scholarship to join the Army after becoming a father his senior year. Peace time provided a unique opportunity as he soon began performing regularly at the esteemed Fort Bragg Playhouse. By the end of his enlistment he had earned his Actor's Equity card and moved to New York City. In 1986 he reenlisted in the Coast Guard, joining the crew of the…

Godfart
as God

The Stairs
as Gabriel Mason

Maysville
as Clarence Wells

We Take the Low Road
as George

Sharknado 5: Global Swarming
as Steven Beck

The Gamers: The Shadow Menace
as The Professor

The Hollow One
as John Eaton

Star Leaf
as Seth Guardrail Slaughter
Minimum Wage
as "The Nice Homeless Man with the Cigarette"

7 Minutes
as Lawrence
Sharknado 5: Global Swarming
2017