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Russ Tamblyn is an American actor, dancer and artist who started his career as a child star at MGM. He is known for his roles in Seven Brides for Seven Brothers, West Side Story, Peyton Place and Twin Peaks.
Learn about the life and career of Russ Tamblyn, an actor, dancer, and acrobat who starred in films like West Side Story and Seven Brides for Seven Brothers. Find out his birth date, family, awards, trivia, and more on IMDb.
- December 30, 1934
Russ Tamblyn is an American actor, writer, and dancer who has appeared in films such as West Side Story, Seven Brides for Seven Brothers, and The Haunting. He was nominated for an Oscar for his role in Peyton Place and also starred in TV shows like Twin Peaks and Joan of Arcadia.
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Apr 9, 2024 · Russ Tamblyn, 89, reveals how his daughter Amber Tamblyn, 40, edited his new memoir Dancing on the Edge, which covers his career, relationships and family. The father-daughter duo also share their memories of working together on General Hospital and Django Unchained.
He tumbled through his acclaimed starring role in the original West Side Story as an actor and acrobatic dancer, taught Elvis Presley some signature dance moves, and became an unlikely visionary in the counterculture movement of the sixties alongside peers and friends Henry Miller and Dennis Hopper.
Tamblyn, who starred as Riff in "West Side Story," looks back at the exciting behind-the-scenes moments of his Hollywood career in his new book, “Dancing On The Edge.” ...more.
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Learn about Russ Tamblyn's career as an actor, dancer, choreographer, director and artist spanning nearly eight decades. From his roles in Seven Brides for Seven Brothers, West Side Story, Twin Peaks and more, to his art and poetry exhibitions and collaborations with Neil Young.