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Russ Tamblyn
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Actor Born: December 30, 1934 in Los Angeles, CA Biography:Tousle-haired juvenile actor "Russ Tamblyn" began taking up dancing and acrobatics at the age of six. Needing very little prodding from his parents, the eager Tamblyn embarked on his professional career in the late '40s, performing in radio and Los Angeles musical revues. His first "straight" acting assignment was opposite "Lloyd Bridges" in the 1947 play Stone Jungle. He entered films in 1948, then was given an "introducing" screen credit for his first starring role in "The Kid From Cleveland" (1949). Signed by MGM, the young actor changed his billing from "Rusty" to Russ when cast as an army trainee in 1953's "Take the High Ground". Beginning with "Seven Brides for Seven Brothers", Tamblyn became a popular musical star, playing the title role in Tom Thumb (1958) and co-starring as gang leader Riff in the Oscar-winning "West Side Story" (1961). He was nominated for an Academy award for his performance... Full Biography
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