Biography

Russell Wade was born on June 21, 1917 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA. He was an actor, known for The Body Snatcher (1945), Shoot to Kill (1947) and Sundown Riders (1944). He was married to Janie. He died on December 9, 2006 in Riverside, California, USA.

Appeared in over 60 WWII-era movies as various cadets and military rookie types, retiring in 1948 for a career in business and real estate in the Palm Springs area.

Developed the El Dorado Country Club in the mid-50s and was the chairman of the Palm Springs Golf Classic tournament (now called the Bob Hope Classic) there for numerous years.

He and wife Janie had two children: Joanie, who predeceased him, and Jeff.

Moved to California in the late 1920s and attended Hollywood High School, appearing on stage before moving into films.

Russell was awarded a Star on the Palm Springs Walk of Stars on Palm Canyon Drive and was the recipient of the The Golden Plate Award from the American Academy of Achievement.