Charles Russhon
Charles J. Russhon | |
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Born | New York City, New York, U.S. | March 23, 1911
Died | June 26, 1982 Manhattan, New York, U.S. | (aged 71)
Occupation | Photographer |
Charles J. Russhon (March 23, 1911 - June 26, 1982) was an American photographer and Lieutenant Colonel in the United States Air Force who later became noted for his role as a technical adviser and liaison officer on the Sean Connery and Roger Moore James Bond films of the 1960s and 1970s.
Biography
Prior to the attack on Pearl Harbor, Russhon worked as a sound engineer for NBC in New York City and for Hollywood-based Republic Pictures in Hollywood.[1]
He served as a
He was the first
After the war, Russhon was a
He was also an adviser on the 1965 Bond film
Russhon later worked on You Only Live Twice in 1966-67 where he was able to bring Gyrojet weapons into the U.K.[7] and Live and Let Die in 1973 where he was able to stop traffic in New York City for a sequence in the film.
Personal life
Russhon was a lifelong close friend of the renowned cartoonist Milton Caniff, and provided Caniff with the inspiration behind his ice cream-loving character Charlie Vanilla in the comic strip Steve Canyon, Caniff was well aware of Russhon's fondness for the dessert.[4] though the ice cream cone was fashioned after Charles's addiction to chocolate ice cream, but Caniff decided that 'Vanilla,' with the dangling vowel sounded more ominous.[8]
He died at his Manhattan home on Saturday June 26, 1982, aged 71, and was survived by his wife Claire, and a son, Christian, both of New York City.
Filmography
- Thunderball (1965) - Air Force Officer (uncredited)
References
- ^ "How This World War II Vet Became James Bond's Fixer". 26 June 2019.
- ^ "The Air Invasion of Burma".
- ^ "Through Airmen".
- ^ a b "Charles J. Russhon, 71, Dies; Basis of Comic Strip Figure". The New York Times. 28 June 1982.
- ^ "How This World War II Vet Became James Bond's Fixer". 26 June 2019.
- ^ "Thunderball Production Notes". Mi6-HQ.com. Retrieved 17 May 2015.
- ^ Sellers, Robert When Harry Met Cubby: The Story of the James Bond Producers The History Press (23 September 2019)
- ^ "How This World War II Vet Became James Bond's Fixer". 26 June 2019.
External links
- Charles Russhon at IMDb
- Charles Russhon at Find a Grave