Robert Russell (English actor)
- Robert Russell (English actor)
infobox actor
name=Robert Russell
birthdate=1937
birthplace=city-state|Kent|England, UK
deathdate=Death date|2008|5|12|df=y (age 71)
deathplace=city-state|Maidenhead|Berkshire
occupation= Film, television actor
Robert Russell (1937 – 12 May 2008) was an English actor, perhaps best known for a memorable supporting role as John Stearne alongside Vincent Price in the classic British horror film "Witchfinder General". He was born in city-state|Kent|England but emigrated with his family to South Africa for 9 years from the age of 11 and worked in a gold mine after leaving school. He returned to England and trained as an actor at the Webber Douglas Academy of Dramatic Art. He then appeared on stage with stars such as Laurence Olivier and Michael Gambon, as a member of the National Theatre touring company.
He made numerous appearances on UK television including "The Avengers", "The Sweeney", "Space 1999, Blakes 7" and "Doctor Who" in the serial entitled "The Power of the Daleks". His other film appearances included "Bedazzled" with Peter Cook and Dudley Moore and the 1965 film of "Othello."
He lived for the last 14 years of his life in Maidenhead, Berkshire and died of a heart attack at his home there aged 71. [Citation
title=Robert Russell (obit)
url=http://www.advertiserarchive.co.uk/goarchivepro/external2/results.aspx
newspaper=The Maidenhead Advertiser
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year=2008
date=2008-05-22]
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