Bing Russell

Bing Russell: Biography in Details

Who is Bing Russell?

Bing Russell was an American actor. He was also popularly known as a Class A minor league baseball club owner.

He was the father of Kurt Russell, a popular actor, and grandfather of Matt Franco, a baseball player.

Besides, he was a hardworking person and had made a respectable position in the American film industry.

What caused Bing Russell’s death?

Russell died of cancer on April 8, 2003, in California, U.S.A.

Bing Russell: Early life, Childhood, Education

Bing Russell was born to Ruth Stewart and Warren Oliver Russell on May 5, 1926, in Brattleboro, Vermont, U.S.A. His nationality was American and belongs to a Mixed (English, German, Scottish, Irish) ethnicity.

He was raised by his parents in a sporty and filmy environment. He was highly interested in playing different games mainly baseball and was also passionate about acting. There is no factual information relating to his educational background.

Bing Russell: Career, Salary, Net Worth 2024

As a boy, Bing Russell was associated with New York Yankees as a baseball player where he became a good friends with player like Lefty Gomez and Joe DiMaggio.

Russell made his debut in the film “Cavalry Patrol” in the year 1956 where he had a small role as a youngster and didn’t get much more recognition.

He also made a guest appearance in several T.V series during the initial phase of his career including “Playhouse 90”, “Highway Patrol”, “Wagon Train”, “The Life” and “Legend of Wyatt Earp”.

In the year 1959, Bing Russell appeared in the film Bonanza as ‘deputy’ and was highly popularized among the public and fans. Following year (in 1960), he appeared in the film “The Magnificent Seven” which was also one of the most successful films in his lifetime career.

Bing Russell also owned the only independent team in the Class A Northwest League, Portland Mavericks. His team him were documented in the 2014 documentary “The Battered Bastards of Baseball”. It is said that he had earned a huge amount of money; however, his net worth is estimated to be $1.5 million as of 2022.

Bing Russell: Rumors, Controversy

Despite being a well-known actor and player, there were no rumors regarding Russell’s personal and professional life. Also, he hadn’t been part of the controversy in his lifetime career.

How tall is Bing Russell?

Bing Russell was tall as he stood at the height of 6 feet 1 inch and he weighed about 75 kg. Similarly, he had black color eyes and as well black color hair.

Social media

Bing Russell didn’t have any social media handles including Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.

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