What is Nipsey Russell's full name?
Julius Russell
Nipsey Russell date of birth:
September 15, 1918
How old was Nipsey Russell when died?
87
Where was Nipsey Russell born?
Atlanta, Georgia, United States
When did Nipsey Russell die?
October 2, 2005
Where did Nipsey Russell die?
Manhattan, New York City, New York, United States
How tall is Nipsey Russell?
5' 9" (175 cm)
Nipsey Russell body shape:
Average
What color is Nipsey Russell's hair?
Black
What is Nipsey Russell's ethnicity?
Black
What is Nipsey Russell nationality?
American
What is Nipsey Russell's occupation?
Actor, Singer
Nipsey Russell claim to fame:
Barefoot in the Park (TV series)
Short Biography
Julius "Nipsey" Russell (September 15, 1918 – October 2, 2005) was an American comedian, best known today for his appearances as a guest panelist on game shows from the 1960s through the 1990s, especially Match Game, Password, Hollywood Squares, To Tell the Truth and Pyramid. His appearances were frequently distinguished in part by the short, humorous poems he would recite during the broadcast. These lyrics became so closely associated with Russell that Dick Clark, Bill Cullen, Betty White, and others regularly referred to him as "the poet laureate of television." He also had a leading role in the film version of The Wiz as the Tin Man. He was also a frequent guest on the long-running "Dean Martin Celebrity Roast" series.