Russell Wade

Biography

Russell Wade was an American actor who appeared in films in the 1940s. He was born in Oklahoma City on June 21, 1917, and died on December 9, 2006. In 1942 he signed a contract with RKO. At first he appeared as an extra, but actor Pat O'Brien gave him a boost and helped him move up. That support led to a part in The Iron Major (1943), a role that was enlarged and shaped around him. The part represented a step up from extra work. Wade went on to appear in 80 films. His final film was Beyond Glory in 1948. After that his screen career came to an end.

89years old at death

Born June 21, 1917Oklahoma City
Died December 9, 2006Riverside
Star sign: CancerFirst day of the sign, on the Gemini cusp

Movie Career

Films: 7
Career span: 7 years1940 to 1947

Genres

Drama29%, 2 films
Thriller29%, 2 films
Western29%, 2 films
Comedy14%, 1 film
Crime14%, 1 film

First and latest

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Big break
Russell Wade's career got a lift when actor Pat O'Brien helped him move up from extra work to a role in The Iron Major (1943) that was expanded and tailored for him.

Russell Wade movies on Netflix

Shoot to Kill1947IMDb rating 5.5as George 'Mitch' Mitchell
Renegade Girl1946IMDb rating 5.0as Jerry Long
The Body Snatcher1945IMDb rating 7.3as Donald Fettes
Tall in the Saddle1944IMDb rating 6.9as Clint Harolday
Bombardier1943IMDb rating 6.0as Paul Harris
The Ghost Ship1943IMDb rating 6.6as 3rd Officer Tom Merriam
Andy Hardy Meets Debutante1940IMDb rating 6.6as Party Guest

Best known for

The films on Netflix they are best known for, with the part played in each.

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The Body Snatcher1945 Horror, Thrilleras Donald Fettes
IMDb rating 7.311K votes
The Ghost Ship1943 Drama, Mystery, Thrilleras 3rd Officer Tom Merriam
IMDb rating 6.64.2K votes
Shoot to Kill1947as George 'Mitch' Mitchell
IMDb rating 5.5785 votes
Tall in the Saddle1944as Clint Harolday
IMDb rating 6.94.1K votes
Renegade Girl1946as Jerry Long
IMDb rating 5.0238 votes
Bombardier1943as Paul Harris
IMDb rating 6.0987 votes
Andy Hardy Meets Debutante1940as Party Guest
IMDb rating 6.61.1K votes

Worked with

Russell Wade shares two films with Charles Trowbridge, and one with each of the others. Pick a number on the chart or a name in the list to see the films they share.

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Charles Trowbridge

John Wayne

Boris Karloff

Ward Bond

Mickey Rooney

Paul FixWilliam BerkeDirector, 2 films

Films together

Charles Trowbridge2 films together, 1940 to 1947
Charles Trowbridge's page
- Shoot to Kill1947IMDb rating 5.5Wade as George 'Mitch' MitchellTrowbridge as District Attorney John Forsythe
- Andy Hardy Meets Debutante1940IMDb rating 6.6Wade as Party GuestTrowbridge as Davis
John Wayne1 film together, 1944
John Wayne's page
- Tall in the Saddle1944IMDb rating 6.9Wade as Clint HaroldayWayne as Rocklin
Boris Karloff1 film together, 1945
Boris Karloff's page
- The Body Snatcher1945IMDb rating 7.3Wade as Donald FettesKarloff as Cabman John Gray
Ward Bond1 film together, 1944
Ward Bond's page
- Tall in the Saddle1944IMDb rating 6.9Wade as Clint HaroldayBond as 'Judge' Robert Garvey
Mickey Rooney1 film together, 1940
Mickey Rooney's page
- Andy Hardy Meets Debutante1940IMDb rating 6.6Wade as Party GuestRooney as Andy Hardy
Paul Fix1 film together, 1944
Paul Fix's page
- Tall in the Saddle1944IMDb rating 6.9Wade as Clint HaroldayFix as Bob Clews
William BerkeDirector, 2 films, 1946 to 1947
All films by William Berke
- Shoot to Kill1947IMDb rating 5.5Wade as George 'Mitch' Mitchell
- Renegade Girl1946IMDb rating 5.0Wade as Jerry Long

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