Lafayette Russell
Lafayette "Reb" Russell (born Lafayette H. Russell; May 31, 1905 – March 16, 1978) was an American football running back and later an actor. He played college football at the University of Nebraska and Northwestern University, and professionally in the National Football League for the New York Giants and the Philadelphia Eagles, appearing in 10 games in 1933. As a small-time actor following his playing days, he appeared in a series of low-budget Westerns.
 Poster for Range Warfare (1934) with Russell | |||
| Position: | Running back, quarterback | ||
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| Born: | May 31, 1905 Osawatomie, Kansas | ||
| Died: | March 16, 1978 (aged 72) Coffeyville, Kansas | ||
| Height: | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | ||
| Weight: | 195 lb (88 kg) | ||
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| High school: | Mexico (MO) Missouri Military | ||
| College: | Northwestern | ||
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Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 1932 | The All American | Football Player | Uncredited |
| 1932 | The Lost Special | Football Player | Serial, Uncredited |
| 1934 | Fighting to Live | Sheriff Reb Collins | |
| 1934 | Fighting Through | Reb Russell | |
| 1934 | The Man from Hell | Clint Mason | |
| 1934 | Range Warfare | Reb Russell, aka The Whistler | |
| 1935 | Lightning Triggers | Bob Grady | |
| 1935 | Arizona Bad Man | Steve Donovan | |
| 1935 | Outlaw Rule | Reb Russell | |
| 1935 | Border Vengeance | Peeler Benson, aka The Muley Kid | |
| 1935 | Blazing Guns | Reb Russell | |
| 1935 | The Cheyenne Tornado | Red - Cheyenne Kid | (final film role) |
External links
- Lafayette Russell at Find a Grave
- Lafayette Russell on IMDb
- Lafayette Russell at the Old Corral
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