Russ Tamblyn Overview:

Actor, Russ Tamblyn, was born Russell Irving Tamblyn on Dec 30, 1934 in Los Angeles, CA. As of December 2023, Russ Tamblyn was 89 years old.

HONORS and AWARDS:

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Although Tamblyn was nominated for one Oscar, he never won a competitive Academy Award.

Academy Awards

YearAwardFilm nameRoleResult
1957Best Supporting ActorPeyton Place (1957)Norman PageNominated
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Russ Tamblyn's handprints and footprints were 'set in stone' at Grauman's Chinese Theater during imprint ceremony #207 on Nov 15, 2011.

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An interview with

on Apr 21, 2023 From Comet Over Hollywood

When you think of actor , the first image that comes to mind is an energetic young man. Tamblyn stood out in his films, particularly because of his acrobatic style of dancing, whether the role was in SEVEN BRIDES FOR SEVEN BROTHERS (1954), HIT THE DECK (1955), WEST SIDE STORY (1961) or T... Read full article


As v?rias dan?as acrob?ticas de

By L? on Jul 12, 2012 From Critica Retro

As v?rias dan?as acrob?ticas de Musicais n?o s?o feitos s? de sapateados e dan?as de rosto colado! Bem, ao menos n?o a partir da d?cada de 1950. Profissionais cada vez mais bem preparados fisicamente foram incorporados e junto com eles foram inseridas t?cnicas novas, oriundas, por... Read full article


As v?rias dan?as acrob?ticas de

By L? on Jul 12, 2012 From Critica Retro

As v?rias dan?as acrob?ticas de Musicais n?o s?o feitos s? de sapateados e dan?as de rosto colado! Bem, ao menos n?o a partir da d?cada de 1950. Profissionais cada vez mais bem preparados fisicamente foram incorporados e junto com eles foram inseridas t?cnicas novas, oriundas, por... Read full article


As v?rias dan?as acrob?ticas de

By L? on Nov 30, -0001 From Critica Retro

As v?rias dan?as acrob?ticas de Musicais n?o s?o feitos s? de sapateados e dan?as de rosto colado! Bem, ao menos n?o a partir da d?cada de 1950. Profissionais cada vez mais bem preparados fisicamente foram incorporados e junto com eles foram inseridas t?cnicas novas, oriundas, por... Read full article


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Russ Tamblyn Quotes:

Riff: Now I know Tony like I know me and I guarentee you can count him in


Riff: [singing] When you're a Jet, you're a Jet all the way / From your first cigarette to your last dyin' day. -Russ Tamblyn as Riff in West Side Story


Riff: Boy, am I a victim of disappointment in you.


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Russ Tamblyn Facts
His standout dance sequence while performing the role of Eric in The Fastest Gun Alive (1956) duplicated some of his dance moves from Seven Brides for Seven Brothers (1954) and, in fact, added some athletics that went beyond those original moves.

In 1997, he made a one-shot guest appearance on "General Hospital" (1963) in a song-and-dance sketch that featured his daughter, Amber Tamblyn.

Was considered for the role of Cookie in the Elvis Presley picture G.I. Blues (1960), according to the Hal B. Wallis papers at AMPAS Library.

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