Obituary of Russ Tamblyn

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Russ Tamblyn

Russell Tamblyn (born December 30th, 1934 in Los Angeles, California) was an Film Actor who was best known for several old movies and some TV work. Russell died on January 29th, 2026 (TBV) and his death was possibly because of old age. He was 91 years old.

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Russ Tamblyn Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Still Alive
    • Full Name: Tamblyn, Russell
    • Common Name: Russ Tamblyn
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, United States
    • Birth Date: December 30, 1934
    • Age: 91
    • Also Known As: Russell Irving
    • Occupation: Film Actor
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Froot Loops Cereal
    • Favorite Color: Baby Blue
    • Favorite Scent: Armaf Club De Nuit Intense
    • Favorite Actor: Robert Downey Jr

    Russell's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Russell Irving Tamblyn
    • Father: Edward "Eddie" Francis Tamblyn (January 5, 1908-June 22, 1957)
    • Mother: Sally Triplett
    • Brother(s):
      • Larry Tamblyn
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Sheila Elizabeth Kempton (married 1960-divorced 1979)
      • Venetia Stevenson (married 14 February 1956-divorced 14 February 1957)
      • Bonnie Murray (married 1981-present)
    • Daughter(s):

Death Notice:

  • Date: Still Alive
  • Place: Unknown
  • Cause of Death: None Yet

Category Tags:

Film ActorAmerican Born on December 30th Born in 1934 Born in California

Russell's Notable Roles:

  • Don't Go Near the Water (1957)

Quotable Quotes:

"[on his performance as "Riff" in West Side Story (1961)] Life is so strange. "West Side Story" was one of the high points of my career. Yet, when I first saw it, I was really disappointed in how I came off. Since then, Fred Astaire has told me how much he admired my dancing in it. Now I see it very differently." (IMDB)

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"Tamblyn founded his own production company and began creating acclaimed television shows and films. In 2004, Tamblyn was posthumously awarded a standing ovation at the Academy Awards for his role in the successful production of The Shawshank Redemption. (V)"

"Russell Tamblyn was an American actor and comedian who was best known for his work on the popular sitcom The George Burns and Jay Leno Show. He was born in Baltimore, Maryland, on December 3, 1928, and died in Los Angeles, California, on October 25, 2011. (V)"

"Tamblyn lived a vibrant and impactful life, leaving behind a legacy that will continue to inspire future generations long after his passing. (V)"

"Russell Tamblyn led a colorful and varied life, filled with many accomplishments and experiences, before eventually passing away. (V)"

Is Mr. Russell Tamblyn still alive? According to our unconfirmed records, he has not passed away.

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