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Russell McCaskill Simpson
Russel Simpson
Russell Simpson
Acting
Biography
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Russell McCaskill Simpson (June 17, 1880, Danville, California – December 12, 1959, Woodland Hills, California) was an American character actor who appeared in over 500 movies. He is best known for his "grizzled old man" appearances. Gaunt, lanky, and rustic-sounding, Simpson was a familiar character actor for almost forty-five years, particularly as a member of the John Ford Stock Company.
At age 18 Simpson prospected for gold in Alaska. He began taking acting classes in Seattle, Washington. In 1910 he married Gertrude Alter from New York City.
By 1909…
Known For
Filmography
Movies
The Horse Soldiers
as Henry Goodbody
The Tin Star
as Clem Hall
The Lonely Man
Friendly Persuasion
as Brother Griffith - Elder (uncredited)
The Brass Legend
as Deputy 'Pop' Jackson
Oklahoma!
as The Minister (uncredited)
The Tall Men
as Emigrant (uncredited)
The Last Command
as The Parson
Seven Brides for Seven Brothers
as Fred Bixby
Broken Lance
as Judge (uncredited)
TV Shows
The Texan
as Zeb Waters · 1 ep.
Wagon Train
as Mr. Carr · 1 ep.
The 20th Century Fox Hour
as Old Man · 1 ep.
Sergeant Preston of the Yukon
1 ep.
Public Defender
as Lundquist · 1 ep.
General Electric Theater
1 ep.
Cavalcade of America
as Judge Grant · 1 ep.
The Adventures of Wild Bill Hickok
as Sam · 1 ep.
The Lone Ranger
as Jack Brewster · 1 ep.