Russ Tamblyn

Dancer, Film actor

1934 –

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Who is Russ Tamblyn?

Russell Irving "Russ" Tamblyn is an American film and television actor and dancer, who is arguably best known for his performance in title role of the 1958 tom thumb and the 1961 movie musical West Side Story as Riff, the leader of the Jets gang. He is also known for appearing in such films as Seven Brides For Seven Brothers, The War of the Gargantuas, Peyton Place and The Haunting, as well as for his portrayal of Dr. Lawrence Jacoby in the television drama Twin Peaks.

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Born
Dec 30, 1934
Los Angeles
Also known as
  • Russell Irving Tamblyn
  • Rusty Tamblyn
  • Russell Tamblyn
  • Rasu Tanburin
  • Russell Irving "Russ" Tamblyn
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Nationality
  • United States of America
Profession
Education
  • North Hollywood High School

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on July 23, 2013

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