Obituary of Russ Tamblyn

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 March 16th, 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):

Amber Tamblyn (born May 14, 1983)
China Faye Tamblyn

Death Notice:

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

Category Tags:

Film Actor American Born on December 30th Born in 1934 Born in California Died from

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)

"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.