Robert Russell (English actor)

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Robert Russell
Born	1937 Kent, England
Died	May 12, 2008 (aged 70–71) 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 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.^[1]

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• Robert Russell at the Internet Movie Database

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