Russ Conway

Russ Conway (born Russell Zink; April 25, 1913 – January 12, 2009) was a Canadian-American actor best known for playing Fenton Hardy, the father of The Hardy Boys in the 1956–7 The Mickey Mouse Club serial.

Early years Conway graduated from UCLA in 1937, and later earned a master’s in theater arts and a teaching credential from UCLA. During World War II, Conway was in an Army special services unit. For several months, he was entertainment director at Ft. Ord before serving in the Philippines and later in Japan, where he worked as a producer and announcer for Armed Forces Radio.

Career He started acting in Hollywood in 1947. His film appearances included “Twelve O’Clock High” (1949), “The War of the Worlds” (1953), “Love me Tender” (1956) and “What Ever Happened to Baby Jane” (1962). His television guest spots included roles on “The Fugitive,” “Mod Squad,” “Barnaby Jones,” “Mission Impossible,” “Sea Hunt”, "The Lone Ranger", "Leave It To Beaver" and “The Untouchables.” . In 1959 he appeared on Wagon Train S2 E36 "The Rodney Lawrence Story" as Mr. McCrea, the father of Rodney's love interest, who is robbed and murdered.

Conway's Broadway credits include Prologue to Glory (1938), The American Way (1939), Stop Press (1939), The Land Is Bright (1941), Johnny 2 X 4 (1942), and A Roomful of Roses (1955).

Death Conway died on January 12, 2009, in Laguna Woods, California, aged 95.

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