Russ Tamblyn Overview:

Actor, Russ Tamblyn, was born Russell Irving Tamblyn on Dec 30, 1934 in Los Angeles, CA. As of December 2024, Russ Tamblyn was 90 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 Russ Tamblyn

on Apr 21, 2023 From Comet Over Hollywood

When you think of actor Russ Tamblyn, 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 Russ Tamblyn

By L? on Jul 12, 2012 From Critica Retro

As v?rias dan?as acrob?ticas de Russ Tamblyn 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 Russ Tamblyn

By L? on Jul 12, 2012 From Critica Retro

As v?rias dan?as acrob?ticas de Russ Tamblyn 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 Russ Tamblyn

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

As v?rias dan?as acrob?ticas de Russ Tamblyn 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:

[first lines]
[the Jets dance across the streets of New York, eventually coming to a playground where they toss around a basketball. The ball is intercepted by Bernardo, leader of the Sharks]
Riff: [snaps fingers at Bernardo] Come on.
[Bernardo drops the ball, Riff picks it up]
Riff: Beat it.


Gideon: [after Millie gives birth] I'm an uncle!
[faints]


Milly: Say something nice, Gideon.
Gideon: Nice night for a coon hunt.


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Russ Tamblyn Facts
Appeared in three episodes of "Joan of Arcadia" (2003) on which his daughter Amber Tamblyn starred: "Night without Stars", "Do the Math" and "Friday Night".

In July 2006, he was a guest at the Western Film Fair in Charlotte, North Carolina along with Ben Murphy, Roger Davis, Steve Kanaly, Marjorie Lord, Coleen Gray, Mark Goddard, Ronnie Schell, Tom Reese and Cheryl Rogers.

Originally auditioned for the part of "Tony" in West Side Story (1961), but was cast as "Riff" instead, while the part of "Tony" went to Richard Beymer.

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