About Russell Wade
Lived 1917 – 2006 (aged 88–89). Russell Wade was an American actor.
Russell Wade (June 22, 1917 – December 9, 2006) was an American actor.
Life and career Russell Wade was born on June 21, 1917, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA. He signed an RKO contract in 1942. Having appeared in 80 films, his last one was Beyond Glory in 1948.
With a boost from actor Pat O'Brien, Wade moved up from being an extra to having a role that was "expanded and tailored" for him in The Iron Major (1943).
Death On December 9, 2006, Wade died in Palm Springs, California, at age 89. - Cadet Jensen (final film role)
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Who was Russell Wade?
American actor (1917-2006)
When was Russell Wade born?
Russell Wade was born in 1917 in Oklahoma City.
When did Russell Wade die?
Russell Wade died in 2006 in Riverside.
What was Russell Wade's occupation?
Russell Wade was an actor.
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Russell Wade was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Russell Wade. https://biography.guide/russell-wade/
MLA: "Russell Wade." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/russell-wade/.
Chicago: "Russell Wade." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/russell-wade/.
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