Russ Conway was an American actor best known for his roles in What Ever Happened to Baby Jane?, Our Man Flint, and Sea Hunt. He was born on April 25, 1913, in Brandon, Manitoba, Canada, and passed away on January 12, 2009, in Laguna Hills, California, USA.
Personal and Family Life
Russ Conway was married to Muriel Idell Morrison from July 10, 1946, until her death on March 24, 2006. The couple had two children together. Throughout his life, he had a brother named Donald Woods, who was also involved in the entertainment industry.
Career Highlights
Before beginning his Hollywood career in 1947, Conway served as an entertainment director at Ft. Ord and worked on Armed Forces Radio in Japan during World War II. He earned academic accolades that included a Bachelor’s Degree from the University of California, Los Angeles, and a Master’s Degree in Theatre Arts. He often portrayed authority figures such as law enforcement officers and military personnel in various films and TV shows.
Death and Legacy
Russ Conway passed away on January 12, 2009, in Laguna Hills, California, though the specific details of his death remain undisclosed. He is remembered for his significant contributions to television and film, particularly for his portrayal of Fenton Hardy in the iconic Mickey Mouse Club series. His work continues to influence budding actors in the industry.
Filmography
Title | Release Date | Character |
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What Ever Happened to Baby Jane? | 1962-10-31 | Police Officer |
Our Man Flint | 1966-01-16 | American General |
Larceny | 1948-09-03 | Detective |
The Screaming Skull | 1958-08-25 | Reverend Edward Snow |
The Heiress | 1949-10-06 | Quintus |
Killer Leopard | 1954-08-22 | Sgt. Maitland |
Trapped | 1949-09-27 | Chief Agent Gunby |
Love Me Tender | 1956-11-15 | Ed Galt |
Moochie of Pop Warner Football | 1960-11-20 | Monty Morgan |
The Midnight Story | 1957-06-04 | Det. Sgt. Sommers |
Tall Man Riding | 1955-06-18 | Feathergill |
Guns of Diablo | 1964-10-04 | Doctor McPheeters |
Fort Dobbs | 1958-04-18 | Sheriff of Largo |
Top of the World | 1955-05-01 | Nelson |
The Looters | 1955-04-30 | Maj. Knowles |
Jennifer | 1953-10-25 | Gardener |
Twelve Hours to Kill | 1960-04-02 | Willie Long |
Interval | 1973-06-15 | Fraser |