RUSS TAMBLYN has been an actor and dancer, on stage, since he was a young child --- and has also been an actor, on radio, from an early age. Russ was a Golden Globes Award, (1956) Winner: Most Promising Newcomer (Male) and was nominated for an Academy Awards, (1958) - Best Supporting Actor for "Peyton Place." His first movie appearance was in (1948) in the movie "The Boy With Green Hair."
A champion gymnast and acrobat, these abilities were perfect for Russ Tamblyn\'s role as Gideon in "Seven Brides for Seven Brothers" -- as well as for his roles in such movies as "Tom Thumb," "Hit the Deck" and "West Side Story."
As well as appearing in many comedies and musicals, Russ Tamblyn has appeared in drama movies and in television series such as "Nash Bridges" and "Babylon 5."
He also appeared in the documentary television special: "The Making of \'Seven Brides for Seven Brothers\'.
