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Julius "Nipsey" Russell (September 15, 1918 – October 2, 2005) was an American actor, comedian, poet, and dancer best known for his appearances as a panelist on game shows from the 1960s through the 1990s, including Match Game, Password, Hollywood Squares, To Tell the Truth, and Pyramid.
May 1, 2024 · Nipsey Russell, American actor and comedian known for the clever impromptu verses he created for his television appearances. Russell’s rhymes, witty one-liners, and topical jokes gained him a number of appearances on talk shows and such game shows as Hollywood Squares and To Tell the Truth.
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Nipsey Russell was a versatile performer who appeared on TV, film, stage and radio. He was known for his poems, humor and role as the Tin Man in The Wiz (1978).
- October 13, 1918
- October 2, 2005
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Nipsey Russell was a versatile performer who appeared on TV shows, movies, and Broadway. He was known for his role as the Tin Man in The Wiz, his poems, and his humor.
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- Atlanta, Georgia, USA
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- New York City, New York, USA
Quick Facts. Also Known As: Julius Nipsey Russell. Died At Age: 87. Stand-up Comedians American Men. Height: 5'9" (175 cm ), 5'9" Males. Died on: October 2, 2005. City: Atlanta, Georgia. Cause of Death: Cancer. U.S. State: Georgia, African-American From Georgia. Notable Alumni: University Of Cincinnati. More Facts. Recommended Lists:
Oct 4, 2005 · Nipsey Russell, who played the Tin Man in "The Wiz" and was a regular on "The Ed Sullivan Show", died of cancer in 2005. He was a versatile performer who also appeared in movies, TV shows and poetry readings.
Oct 4, 2005 · Nipsey Russell, who played the Tin Man in “The Wiz” and was a TV game show regular, died of cancer in 2005. He was known for his poetic delivery and his role in “Car 54, Where are You?”
