Gail Russell was an American film and television actress.
Occupation
actor, television actor, film actor
Citizenship
United States
Born
September 21, 1924, 1924
Died
August 26, 1961, 1961
Overview
Gail Russell (born Betty Gale Russell; September 21, 1924 – August 26, 1961) was an American film and television actress.
Early years
Gail Russell was born to George and Gladys (Barnet) Russell in Chicago and then moved to the Los Angeles area when she was a teenager. Her father was initially a musician but later worked for Lockheed Corporation. Before she ventured into acting, Russell had planned to be a commercial artist. Her beauty saw her dubbed "the Hedy Lamarr of Santa Monica."
Career and life
Russell's beauty brought her to the attention of Paramount Pictures in 1942, and she signed a long-term contract with that studio when she was 18.
Russell later said, "suddenly there was this terrific amount of work for myself and no time to myself. It was that way for ten years."
